Q781. Govind Giri’s reformist ideology and the Bhagat Movement were significantly inspired by the teachings of which prominent spiritual leader?
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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Q782. The term ‘Eka’ in the context of the tribal movements in Rajasthan fundamentally translates to:
Explanation
The word Eka means unity. The Eka movement among the Bhils aimed to unite the community and resist feudal exploitation.
Q783. Consider the following statements regarding the Eka Movement among the Bhils:
I. It aimed to forge unity among the Bhils and Garasias to collectively resist feudal exploitation.
II. A major resolution was to completely stop paying unjust taxes and performing Begar.
III. The movement strictly demanded the establishment of a separate sovereign Bhil state called Bhilistan.
IV. It emphasized internal social reforms such as boycotting liquor and resolving disputes through local Panchayats.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. It aimed to forge unity among the Bhils and Garasias to collectively resist feudal exploitation.
II. A major resolution was to completely stop paying unjust taxes and performing Begar.
III. The movement strictly demanded the establishment of a separate sovereign Bhil state called Bhilistan.
IV. It emphasized internal social reforms such as boycotting liquor and resolving disputes through local Panchayats.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Eka movement aimed at Bhil and Garasia unity, refusal of unjust taxes and Begar, and social reform such as giving up liquor. It did not demand a separate Bhil state called Bhilistan, so only III is incorrect.
Q784. What is the most appropriate description of the primary objective of the Eka Movement initiated in the 1920s?
Explanation
The Eka movement of the 1920s, led by Motilal Tejawat, aimed to unite the tribal groups to end feudal exploitation and also internal social evils.
Q785. Identify the correct statement regarding the geographical spread of the Eka Movement.
Explanation
The Eka movement began in Mewar and spread to neighbouring states such as Idar and Danta, among other regions. It was not limited to Bikaner or to urban areas.
Q786. Alongside the Bhils, which other prominent tribal/semi-tribal community actively participated in the Eka Movement against the state atrocities?
Explanation
The Garasias took part in the Eka movement along with the Bhils. The movement aimed to unite both groups against feudal exploitation.
Q787. Read the following statements regarding the Eka Movement and select the correct option:
Statement I: The movement adopted the method of social boycott against state officials and those who betrayed the tribal cause.
Statement II: The movement remained entirely peaceful and never witnessed any violent confrontation with the state forces.
Statement I: The movement adopted the method of social boycott against state officials and those who betrayed the tribal cause.
Statement II: The movement remained entirely peaceful and never witnessed any violent confrontation with the state forces.
Explanation
The Eka movement used social boycott against officials and traitors, so Statement I is correct. It was not entirely peaceful, because it met state force and violent clashes, so Statement II is incorrect.
Q788. Which of the following demands of the Eka Movement is the odd one out as it relates to internal social reform rather than economic or political resistance against the state?
Explanation
The Eka Movement combined economic demands with social reforms. Refusing to pay high revenue, boycotting forced labor, and rejecting forest taxes were all forms of direct resistance against the state’s economic policies. In contrast, the resolution to abstain from alcohol and meat was an internal social reform aimed at moral upliftment and improving the social status of the tribal community from within.
Q789. The organized Ekki Movement led by Motilal Tejawat was officially launched in 1921 from which culturally significant location in Mewar?
Explanation
Motilal Tejawat officially launched the organized Ekki Movement in 1921 at Matrikundia, located in the Rashmi subdivision of Chittorgarh. Matrikundia is a sacred pilgrimage site, often called the ‘Haridwar of Mewar’. Choosing such a culturally significant location helped Tejawat gather a massive audience and gave the movement a sacred character, as the participants took solemn oaths to maintain unity and resist oppression.
Q790. Consider the following demands included in the ‘Mewar Pukar’ drafted by Motilal Tejawat:
I. Complete abolition of the practice of Begar.
II. Reduction in the rates of land revenue.
III. Restoration of the traditional rights of Bhils to use forest resources.
IV. Permission to hunt wild animals that destroy agricultural crops.
V. The immediate abdication of Maharana Fateh Singh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Complete abolition of the practice of Begar.
II. Reduction in the rates of land revenue.
III. Restoration of the traditional rights of Bhils to use forest resources.
IV. Permission to hunt wild animals that destroy agricultural crops.
V. The immediate abdication of Maharana Fateh Singh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The ‘Mewar Pukar’ was a 21-point demand charter that sought to end Begar, reduce land revenue, and restore forest rights. It also demanded the right to hunt animals damaging crops. However, the charter did not demand the abdication of Maharana Fateh Singh. The movement initially sought reforms under the Maharana’s rule rather than his removal, focusing on administrative changes to benefit the peasants.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 781 | (a) Swami Dayanand Saraswati |
| 782 | (c) Unity |
| 783 | (b) III only |
| 784 | (d) To unite tribal groups to end feudal exploitation and internal social evils. |
| 785 | (b) It started in Mewar and spread to neighboring states like Idar and Danta. |
| 786 | (c) Garasia |
| 787 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 788 | (b) A resolution to abstain from alcohol and meat. |
| 789 | (b) Matrikundia |
| 790 | (a) I, II, III and IV 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.