Q691. Which of the following features was NOT characteristic of the caste system in 18th-century Rajasthan?
Rajasthan History, Art and Culture: RAS Prelims MCQs
1767 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on the history, art, culture, literature and heritage of Rajasthan are on this page, in 17 chapters. They run from prehistoric sites and inscriptions through the Rajput dynasties, the Mughal and British periods and the integration of Rajasthan, then move to forts, painting, folk arts, language, saints, fairs and leading personalities. Questions come as plain facts, statement sets, match-the-list tables and assertion-reason items, each with an answer and an explanation.
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Q692. What was a significant cause of limited social mobility among the lower castes in 18th-century Rajputana?
Explanation
Limited social mobility among the lower castes in eighteenth-century Rajputana was primarily caused by the rigid enforcement of caste duties and the practice of begar. The nobility extracted forced, unpaid labor and strictly maintained traditional social boundaries. This system ensured that lower castes remained tied to their hereditary roles and provided no opportunities for economic or social advancement within the region.
Q693. Which princely state of Rajasthan was the first to officially ban the practice of Sati in 1822?
Explanation
The practice of Sati was deeply embedded in the social fabric of Rajputana, but the state of Bundi became the first to officially ban it in 1822. This early legal measure was taken under the influence of British officials and preceded the broader prohibition of Sati throughout British India by Lord William Bentinck in 1829, marking a significant reformist step.
Q694. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Tyag Pratha’ in Rajasthan:
I. It was a mandatory custom where huge sums of money were given to Charans, Bhats, and Dholis on the occasion of a Rajput daughter’s marriage.
II. It caused severe financial ruin among Rajput families, leading to female infanticide.
III. It was legally protected and encouraged by the British Political Agents.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It was a mandatory custom where huge sums of money were given to Charans, Bhats, and Dholis on the occasion of a Rajput daughter’s marriage.
II. It caused severe financial ruin among Rajput families, leading to female infanticide.
III. It was legally protected and encouraged by the British Political Agents.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Tyag Pratha involved mandatory payments to Charans and Bhats during Rajput marriages. This custom often led to severe financial ruin for families, which was a significant factor contributing to the practice of female infanticide. While reformists and British officials later tried to regulate it, the practice was originally an indigenous custom and not legally protected by the British Political Agents.
Q695. Arrange the formal banning of the following social evils in Rajasthan in chronological order:
I. Sati Pratha (first banned in Bundi)
II. Female Infanticide (first banned in Kota)
III. Dakan Pratha (banned in Mewar)
Select the correct sequence from the options below:
I. Sati Pratha (first banned in Bundi)
II. Female Infanticide (first banned in Kota)
III. Dakan Pratha (banned in Mewar)
Select the correct sequence from the options below:
Explanation
The formal banning of social evils in Rajasthan occurred in a specific sequence. Sati was first banned in Bundi in 1822. This was followed by the prohibition of female infanticide in Kota in 1833. Much later, the practice of Dakan Pratha or witchcraft was officially banned in Mewar in 1853, reflecting the gradual influence of modern reformist ideas and British pressure.
Q696. Match the social evils in List I with the state that first banned them in List II:
| Social Evil | State that first banned it |
|---|---|
| A. Sati | i. Kota |
| B. Female Infanticide | ii. Bundi |
| C. Dakan Pratha (Witchcraft) | iii. Jaipur |
| D. Samadhi Pratha | iv. Mewar |
Explanation
Different social reforms were pioneered by various states: Bundi first banned Sati, while Kota prohibited female infanticide. The practice of Dakan Pratha was first banned in Mewar, and Jaipur was the first to outlaw Samadhi Pratha. These legislative actions illustrate the varying pace and focus of social reform movements across the different princely states during the nineteenth century.
Q697. The ‘Walter Krit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha’ was established in 1889 primarily to address which social issues among the Rajputs?
Explanation
The Walter Krit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha was established in 1889 by Colonel Walter to address social issues within the Rajput community. Its primary focus was on regulating exorbitant marriage costs, known as Tyag, and addressing the problems of polygamy and early marriage. By setting specific limits on expenditures and ages, the Sabha aimed to reduce the financial burdens that led to social evils.
Q698. Consider the following statements regarding social practices in 19th-century Rajasthan:
Statement I: The prevalence of female infanticide in 19th-century Rajasthan was primarily confined to the Rajput community.
Statement II: The root cause of this practice was the false pride in clan superiority and the heavy financial burden of dowry and Tyag.
Statement I: The prevalence of female infanticide in 19th-century Rajasthan was primarily confined to the Rajput community.
Statement II: The root cause of this practice was the false pride in clan superiority and the heavy financial burden of dowry and Tyag.
Explanation
Female infanticide was primarily confined to the Rajput community in nineteenth-century Rajasthan. This tragic practice was driven by a false sense of clan superiority and the immense financial burden associated with dowry and the Tyag custom. Families feared the social disgrace of being unable to afford an appropriate marriage for a daughter, leading them to resort to such extreme measures.
Q699. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the status of women in 19th-century Rajasthan.
Explanation
In nineteenth-century Rajasthan, the purdah system was common among upper-class families, and child marriage was widespread across castes. However, formal education for women was not widespread or state-sponsored in villages. Women in peasant and tribal communities had more mobility due to their economic roles in agriculture, but general educational opportunities for women remained extremely limited during this historical period.
Q700. The ‘Dakan Pratha’ (Witch-hunting), which was officially banned by Maharana Swaroop Singh of Mewar in 1853, primarily victimized women of which communities?
Explanation
The ‘Dakan Pratha’ or witch-hunting primarily victimized women from the Bhil and Meena tribal communities. This practice was based on local superstitions where women were accused of witchcraft and subjected to severe violence. Maharana Swaroop Singh of Mewar officially banned this practice in 1853, largely due to the persistent efforts and pressure from British officials stationed in tribal regions.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 691 | (d) Unrestricted social mobility allowing peasants to become ruling elites based on wealth |
| 692 | (a) Rigid enforcement of caste duties and begar by the nobility. |
| 693 | (c) Bundi |
| 694 | (a) I and II only |
| 695 | (a) I, II, III |
| 696 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 697 | (c) Regulating marriage costs, polygamy, and marriageable ages |
| 698 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
| 699 | (a) Formal education for women was widespread and state-sponsored in every village. |
| 700 | (b) Bhil and Meena tribal communities |
Key facts from Rajasthan History, Art and Culture
- Rajasthan history questions are fact-dense: sites with their districts, rulers with their forts, inscriptions with their dates.
- The integration of Rajasthan came in stages: the Matsya Union on 18 March 1948, the Rajasthan Union on 25 March 1948 and the United State of Rajasthan on 18 April 1948.
- Culture chapters reward pairs: a dance with its community, a painting school with its subject, a fair with its month.
- Statement-based and match-the-list items appear in every chapter, so partial knowledge is not enough; learn each fact with its context.
- Fort and monument questions often turn on one detail, such as the Jaivana cannon at Jaigarh or the 1,444 pillars of Ranakpur.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Rajasthan History, Art and Culture?
This page has 1767 practice MCQs on Rajasthan History, Art and Culture. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Rajasthan history, art and culture set cover?
Seventeen chapters: prehistoric Rajasthan, sources of history, ancient society, major dynasties, resistance and cooperation with central power, administration and revenue, the 18th and 19th centuries, peasant and tribal movements, integration, temples and forts, water heritage, painting, performing arts, language, religious life, social life and leading personalities.
What types of questions are included?
Plain one-fact questions, statement sets (I, II, III), match-the-list tables, assertion-reason items, chronological-order questions and odd-one-out questions. The answer options use the same four-option format as the exam, so you can practise the pattern as well as the facts.
How should I revise Rajasthan history with these questions?
Take one chapter at a time. Attempt every question before opening the answer, read the explanation for the ones you got wrong and note each fact in a running list of places, rulers and dates. Return to the chapter after a few days and attempt it again.