Q731. Identify the correctly matched pair of the early social reform institution/event and its associated location in 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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Q732. Which of the following social evils was NOT directly targeted by the resolutions of the Walter Krit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha?
Explanation
The Walter Krit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha opposed heavy marriage expenses, unequal marriages and Sati. It did not directly target untouchability, so C is the one not targeted.
Q733. What was the primary focus of the early 19th-century social reform efforts initiated by British Political Agents (like Ludlow in Jaipur) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Early British Political Agents such as Ludlow in Jaipur concentrated on banning Sati, female infanticide and the traffic in human beings.
Q734. Consider the following statements regarding social reforms in Rajasthan:
Statement I: Maharaja Ram Singh II of Jaipur was a progressive ruler who supported the abolition of Sati, slavery, and female infanticide in his state.
Statement II: Indigenous Rajput rulers never participated in social reforms and actively opposed all British attempts to modernize society.
Statement I: Maharaja Ram Singh II of Jaipur was a progressive ruler who supported the abolition of Sati, slavery, and female infanticide in his state.
Statement II: Indigenous Rajput rulers never participated in social reforms and actively opposed all British attempts to modernize society.
Explanation
Maharaja Ram Singh II of Jaipur backed the abolition of Sati, slavery and female infanticide, so Statement I is correct. Rajput rulers did take part in some reforms, so Statement II is incorrect.
Q735. What was the primary meaning of the terms Lata and Kunta in the context of the peasant unrest in Rajasthan?
Explanation
During the agrarian movements in Rajasthan, Lata and Kunta were two prevalent methods of revenue collection. Lata involved estimating the tax by weighing the harvested crop once it was collected in the granary. Kunta, conversely, required revenue officials to estimate the standing crop’s yield while it was still in the field to determine the total taxes owed by peasants.
Q736. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The practice of Begar was a major catalyst for peasant uprisings in the princely states of Rajasthan.
Reason (R): Peasants and marginalized castes were forced to perform physical labour for the Jagirdars and state officials without any remuneration. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The practice of Begar was a major catalyst for peasant uprisings in the princely states of Rajasthan.
Reason (R): Peasants and marginalized castes were forced to perform physical labour for the Jagirdars and state officials without any remuneration. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Peasant uprisings in Rajasthan were largely fueled by the exploitative practice of Begar. This system forced lower-caste peasants and marginalized groups to provide labor to feudal lords and state officials without pay. Since this extraction of free labor created extreme economic distress and social humiliation, it directly acted as a primary catalyst for widespread and intense agrarian rebellions.
Q737. In the context of the agrarian structure of pre-independence Rajasthan, what does the term Lag-bag denote?
Explanation
In the traditional agrarian structure of Rajasthan, Lag-bag represented a complex system of numerous non-standard taxes. Beyond the primary land revenue, Jagirdars imposed these arbitrary cesses on various social occasions, professional activities, and household events. These extractions significantly increased the financial burden on the peasantry, eventually leading to massive and organized protests across the different princely states.
Q738. The Chauri tax, which severely aggravated peasant distress in Bijolia, was levied on which of the following occasions?
Explanation
Rao Krishna Singh introduced the Chauri tax in the Bijolia estate in 1903. This particular levy required every peasant to pay a specific amount to the feudal lord on the occasion of his daughter’s wedding. This tax was deeply resented as it interfered with personal social ceremonies and imposed additional financial strain on families already struggling with poverty.
Q739. Consider the following statements regarding the causes of peasant unrest in Rajasthan:
I. The imposition of over 80 types of arbitrary cesses known as Lag-bag.
II. The systematic enforcement of Begar by the Jagirdars.
III. The active intervention and support of the British Paramountcy in favour of the peasant demands.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The imposition of over 80 types of arbitrary cesses known as Lag-bag.
II. The systematic enforcement of Begar by the Jagirdars.
III. The active intervention and support of the British Paramountcy in favour of the peasant demands.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Peasant unrest in Rajasthan was primarily caused by the imposition of nearly eighty-four types of arbitrary cesses, commonly known as Lag-bag. Additionally, the enforcement of unpaid forced labor, or Begar, by Jagirdars created deep resentment. Contrary to supporting peasants, the British Paramountcy generally backed the feudal rulers to maintain order and ensure steady revenue collection during that historical period.
Q740. Which Jagirdar of Bijolia imposed the controversial Chauri tax in 1903, leading to widespread outrage among the peasantry?
Explanation
The Chauri tax was imposed in 1903 by Rao Krishna Singh, the jagirdar of Bijolia in Mewar. It was levied on the marriage of a peasant’s daughter, and together with other levies it caused the widespread outrage that began the Bijolia peasant movement.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 731 | (d) Establishment of the first Arya Samaj branch (1881) - Ajmer |
| 732 | (c) The system of untouchability |
| 733 | (b) Banning Sati, female infanticide, and human trafficking |
| 734 | (c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect. |
| 735 | (b) Systems of assessing and collecting land revenue based on crop yield |
| 736 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 737 | (c) Various arbitrary cesses and extractions imposed on peasants |
| 738 | (d) On the marriage of a peasant’s daughter |
| 739 | (a) I and II only |
| 740 | (d) Rao Krishna Singh |
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.