Q791. The tragic massacre where British Indian forces, led by Major Sutton, fired upon a peaceful assembly of thousands of Bhils during the Ekki Movement occurred at:
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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Q792. Match List-I (Event) with List-II (Year) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Event | Year |
|---|---|
| A. Establishment of Samp Sabha | i. 1922 |
| B. Mangarh Massacre | ii. 1921 |
| C. Launch of Ekki Movement at Matrikundia | iii. 1913 |
| D. Neemda Massacre | iv. 1883 |
Explanation
These key events in Rajasthan’s tribal history followed a specific chronology. Govind Giri founded the Samp Sabha in 1883. The tragic Mangarh massacre occurred in 1913. Years later, in 1921, Motilal Tejawat launched the Ekki Movement from Matrikundia. The following year, 1922, witnessed the Neemda massacre. This timeline illustrates the long struggle of tribal communities against feudal and colonial authorities for their rights.
Q793. Arrange the following landmark events related to the tribal movements in Rajasthan in chronological order:
I. The drafting and submission of ‘Mewar Pukar’
II. The massacre at Mangarh Hill
III. Launch of the Ekki movement from Matrikundia
IV. Surrender of Motilal Tejawat on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi
Select the correct order from the options given below:
I. The drafting and submission of ‘Mewar Pukar’
II. The massacre at Mangarh Hill
III. Launch of the Ekki movement from Matrikundia
IV. Surrender of Motilal Tejawat on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi
Select the correct order from the options given below:
Explanation
The chronological sequence begins with the Mangarh massacre in 1913. This was followed by the launch of the Ekki movement from Matrikundia in 1921. Shortly after, the ‘Mewar Pukar’ was drafted and submitted to the Maharana. Finally, in 1929, Motilal Tejawat surrendered in Idar on the advice of Mahatma Gandhi, marking a significant transition in the tribal leadership and its methods.
Q794. Motilal Tejawat, owing to his unparalleled dedication to the tribal cause and his immense popularity among the Bhils, was affectionately given which of the following titles?
Explanation
Motilal Tejawat was deeply revered by the Bhil community, who affectionately called him ‘Bavji’ (respected elder). Due to his commitment to non-violent principles in the latter part of his life and his dedication to the upliftment of the downtrodden, he also earned the title ‘Gandhi of Mewar’. These names reflect his immense popularity and the spiritual-political influence he wielded over the tribal population.
Q795. What was the outcome of Motilal Tejawat’s continued underground resistance leading up to 1929?
Explanation
After years of leading the tribal resistance from underground, Motilal Tejawat was eventually arrested in 1929 at Khedbrahma in the Idar state.
Q796. Read the following statements regarding the ‘Mewar Pukar’ and select the correct option:
Statement I: The Mewar Pukar was a charter of 21 demands presented to the Maharana of Mewar on behalf of the agitating peasants and tribals.
Statement II: The outright rejection of several key demands by the Maharana led to an escalation of the Ekki movement into a militant non-tax campaign.
Statement I: The Mewar Pukar was a charter of 21 demands presented to the Maharana of Mewar on behalf of the agitating peasants and tribals.
Statement II: The outright rejection of several key demands by the Maharana led to an escalation of the Ekki movement into a militant non-tax campaign.
Explanation
The Mewar Pukar was a charter of 21 demands put to the Maharana on behalf of agitating peasants and tribals, so Statement I is correct. The rejection of several demands pushed the Ekki movement towards a militant non-tax campaign, so Statement II is correct too.
Q797. The Meena tribal uprising in the early 20th century was fundamentally a reaction against which oppressive colonial legislation?
Explanation
The Meena unrest of the early twentieth century was a reaction against the Criminal Tribes Act of 1924, under which the whole community was treated as criminal.
Q798. Consider the following statements regarding the Jayaram Pesha law enacted in 1930:
I. It mandated that all adult Meena men and women must register their daily attendance at the local police station.
II. It was introduced exclusively in the Marwar state to curb political dissent.
III. It severely curtailed the dignity, freedom, and livelihood of the Meena community.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It mandated that all adult Meena men and women must register their daily attendance at the local police station.
II. It was introduced exclusively in the Marwar state to curb political dissent.
III. It severely curtailed the dignity, freedom, and livelihood of the Meena community.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Jayaram Pesha law of 1930 required adult Meenas to register daily at the police station, and it severely hurt their dignity, freedom and livelihood. It was not limited to Marwar, because it was used in Jaipur, so II is wrong.
Q799. In which year was the Meena Kshatriya Mahasabha established to organize the community socially and politically against state atrocities?
Explanation
The Meena Kshatriya Mahasabha was set up in 1933 to organise the community socially and politically against state atrocities.
Q800. The religious and historical text ‘Meena Purana’, which played a crucial role in instilling a sense of pride and historical consciousness among the Meenas, was authored by:
Explanation
The Meena Purana, which gave the Meenas pride in their history, was written by Muni Magan Sagar.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 791 | (c) Neemda village in 1922 |
| 792 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i |
| 793 | (a) II, III, I, IV |
| 794 | (b) Bavji and the Gandhi of Mewar |
| 795 | (a) He was arrested in Khedbrahma (Idar state) by the police and handed over to the Mewar state. |
| 796 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 797 | (a) Criminal Tribes Act of 1924 |
| 798 | (b) I and III only |
| 799 | (c) 1933 |
| 800 | (c) Muni Magan Sagar |
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.