Q751. The newspaper ‘Pratap’, which played a crucial role in bringing the Bijolia movement to national attention, was published from which city?
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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Q752. The Begun Peasant Movement, inspired by the success of Bijolia, was initially led by which prominent leader upon the request of the local peasants?
Explanation
Inspired by the success of the Bijolia movement, the peasants of the Begun Thikana began their agitation in 1921. At their request, Vijay Singh Pathik deputed Ramnarayan Choudhary to lead the movement. Choudhary, a prominent member of the Rajasthan Seva Sangh, successfully organized the peasants against the high land revenue and numerous cesses imposed by the Rawat of Begun.
Q753. Consider the following statements regarding the Begun Peasant Movement:
I. The movement was centered in the Begun thikana of the Mewar state.
II. The Trench Commission was appointed to investigate the grievances of the Begun peasants.
III. The movement ended abruptly due to the total surrender of the peasants without any concessions.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The movement was centered in the Begun thikana of the Mewar state.
II. The Trench Commission was appointed to investigate the grievances of the Begun peasants.
III. The movement ended abruptly due to the total surrender of the peasants without any concessions.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Begun Peasant Movement took place in the Begun Thikana of Mewar state. To address the resulting unrest, the state appointed the Trench Commission. While the movement faced severe repression, it did not end in total surrender.
Q754. Identify the correct statement regarding the ‘Bolshevik Agreement’ in the context of the peasant movements of Rajasthan.
Explanation
The Bolshevik Agreement was an agreement between Rawat Anoop Singh of the Begun thikana and the Rajasthan Seva Sangh, reached to settle the peasants’ grievances. The Mewar state saw it as dangerous and later cancelled it.
Q755. Read the following statements regarding the Trench Commission and select the correct option:
Statement I: It was established to address the agrarian disputes in the Begun Thikana.
Statement II: The Commission ordered unprovoked firing on a peaceful gathering of peasants at Govindpura village.
Statement I: It was established to address the agrarian disputes in the Begun Thikana.
Statement II: The Commission ordered unprovoked firing on a peaceful gathering of peasants at Govindpura village.
Explanation
The Trench Commission was set up to look into the agrarian disputes of the Begun thikana. In the events of 1923 the peasants gathered at Govindpura were fired upon, so both statements are correct.
Q756. What is the most appropriate reason why the Mewar State administration cancelled the agreement between Rawat Anoop Singh and the Rajasthan Seva Sangh?
Explanation
Mewar cancelled the agreement because it feared losing revenue and setting a precedent that peasants of other estates would also demand. For this reason the state called the agreement Bolshevik and the repression of the movement followed.
Q757. Match List-I (Peasant/Tribal Movement) with
List-II (Associated Martyrs) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List I: (Peasant/Tribal Movement)
A. Begun Peasant Movement
B. Bundi Peasant Movement
C. Bhil Movement (Mangarh)
D. Neemuchana Massacre (Alwar)
List II: (Associated Martyrs)
i. Nanak Ji Bhil and Deva Gurjar
ii. Rupa Ji and Kripa Ji Dhakar
iii. Sita Ram and Khurdi (Sita Devi)
iv. Over 1500 unnamed tribal followers
List-II (Associated Martyrs) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List I: (Peasant/Tribal Movement)
A. Begun Peasant Movement
B. Bundi Peasant Movement
C. Bhil Movement (Mangarh)
D. Neemuchana Massacre (Alwar)
List II: (Associated Martyrs)
i. Nanak Ji Bhil and Deva Gurjar
ii. Rupa Ji and Kripa Ji Dhakar
iii. Sita Ram and Khurdi (Sita Devi)
iv. Over 1500 unnamed tribal followers
Explanation
Rupa Ji and Kripa Ji Dhakar were martyrs of the Begun movement, and Nanak Ji Bhil and Deva Gurjar of the Bundi movement. More than 1,500 followers are said to have died at Mangarh, and Sita Ram and Khurdi are linked to the Neemuchana firing in Alwar. This gives A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii.
Q758. Which of the following individuals was NOT associated with the leadership or events of the Begun Peasant Movement?
Explanation
Ramnarayan Choudhary, Vijay Singh Pathik and Rawat Anoop Singh were all connected with the Begun movement. Nanak Ji Bhil was a martyr of the Bundi movement at Dabi, so he is the one not connected with Begun.
Q759. The Bundi Peasant Movement, notable for its strong resistance against Begar and high taxation, is historically also referred to as the:
Explanation
The Bundi peasant movement is also called the Barad movement, after the Barad region of Bundi, where peasants resisted Begar and heavy taxation. The Eka and Bhagat movements belong to the Bhils, and the Uparmal agitation to Bijolia.
Q760. Consider the following statements regarding the Bundi Peasant Movement:
I. It was primarily organized under the leadership of Nayanuram Sharma.
II. A major tragic incident occurred at Dabi village where the state police fired on peasants.
III. The movement completely failed and no administrative concessions were ever granted.
IV. Nanak Ji Bhil lost his life during the police firing at Dabi.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. It was primarily organized under the leadership of Nayanuram Sharma.
II. A major tragic incident occurred at Dabi village where the state police fired on peasants.
III. The movement completely failed and no administrative concessions were ever granted.
IV. Nanak Ji Bhil lost his life during the police firing at Dabi.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Bundi movement was organised by Nayanuram Sharma, and the police fired at Dabi village, where Nanak Ji Bhil lost his life. Statement III is incorrect, because the movement did bring some concessions, and so only III is incorrect.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 751 | (c) Kanpur |
| 752 | (a) Ramnarayan Choudhary |
| 753 | (a) I and II only |
| 754 | (c) Agreement between Rawat Anoop Singh of Begun and the Rajasthan Seva Sangh. |
| 755 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 756 | (a) The state feared a total loss of revenue and a dangerous precedent for other areas. |
| 757 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 758 | (b) Nanak Ji Bhil |
| 759 | (a) Barad Peasant Movement |
| 760 | (b) III only |
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.