Q861. Who suggested the name "Matsya Union" for the newly formed entity in the first phase, drawing inspiration from the ancient Mahabharata period?
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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Q862. Which chiefship was incorporated into the Matsya Union during the first phase of integration?
Explanation
The chiefship of Neemrana was added to the Matsya Union in the first phase. Kushalgarh was included later, in the second phase, with the Rajasthan Union.
Q863. Match the posts of the Matsya Union in List I with the appointed individuals in List II.
Select the correct code:
| Matsya Union Post | Appointed Individual |
|---|---|
| A. Rajpramukh | i. Shobharam Kumawat |
| B. Up-Rajpramukh | ii. N.V. Gadgil |
| C. Prime Minister | iii. Udaybhan Singh |
| D. Inaugurator | iv. Ganeshpal Deo |
Explanation
The leadership of the Matsya Union involved figures from various member states. Udaybhan Singh of Dholpur became the Rajpramukh, while Ganeshpal Deo of Karauli served as the Up-Rajpramukh. Shobharam Kumawat from Alwar was appointed as the Prime Minister of the cabinet. The union was formally inaugurated by N.V. Gadgil, who represented the central government during the historical ceremony.
Q864. Prior to the formation of the Matsya Union, the administration of which state was temporarily taken over by the Government of India due to suspicions regarding the ruler’s involvement in Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination?
Explanation
Following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the Government of India took over the administration of Alwar state due to suspicions about its ruler’s proximity to the RSS and involvement in communal activities. The ruler, Maharaja Tej Singh, and his Prime Minister, N.B. Khare, were detained in Delhi. This federal intervention facilitated the subsequent merger of Alwar into the Matsya Union.
Q865. The following question consists of two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The Matsya Union maintained a separate existence until May 1949 before finally merging with Greater Rajasthan.
Reason (R): There was a strong difference of opinion among its member states regarding whether to merge with Rajasthan or with Uttar Pradesh based on linguistic similarities.
Assertion (A): The Matsya Union maintained a separate existence until May 1949 before finally merging with Greater Rajasthan.
Reason (R): There was a strong difference of opinion among its member states regarding whether to merge with Rajasthan or with Uttar Pradesh based on linguistic similarities.
Explanation
The Matsya Union existed as a separate entity for over a year because of conflicting opinions regarding its final destination. While many favored joining Rajasthan, some segments in Bharatpur and Dholpur preferred merging with Uttar Pradesh due to linguistic similarities. This debate necessitated a specialized committee to gauge public opinion before the union finally merged with Greater Rajasthan in 1949.
Q866. In the second phase of integration (25 March 1948), how many princely states merged to form the Rajasthan Union (Former Rajasthan)?
Explanation
In the second phase of integration, which occurred on March 25, 1948, a total of nine princely states merged to form the Rajasthan Union, also known as Former Rajasthan. These states were primarily from the Hadoti and Vagad regions, along with Tonk, Kishangarh, and Shahpura. This phase significantly expanded the geographical scope of the unified Rajasthan territory.
Q867. Which of the following states was NOT a part of the Rajasthan Union formed during the second phase of integration?
Explanation
The state of Udaipur, also known as Mewar, was not part of the Rajasthan Union formed during the second phase in March 1948. While the rulers of nine other states joined the union, Udaipur initially maintained its separate status. It was only during the third phase in April 1948 that Udaipur merged with the existing union to form the United State.
Q868. Which chiefship was integrated into the Rajasthan Union during the second phase?
Explanation
Along with the nine princely states that joined the Rajasthan Union in Phase 2, the chiefship of Kushalgarh was also integrated. Located near the Banswara state, Kushalgarh’s merger ensured administrative consistency in the southern part of the region. This phase consolidated most of the smaller and medium-sized states of south and southeast Rajputana into a single entity.
Q869. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan Union (Phase 2):
I. Kota was designated as its capital.
II. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was appointed as the Rajpramukh.
III. Hiralal Shastri was appointed as the Prime Minister.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. Kota was designated as its capital.
II. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was appointed as the Rajpramukh.
III. Hiralal Shastri was appointed as the Prime Minister.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
For the Rajasthan Union formed on March 25, 1948, the city of Kota was designated as the capital. Accordingly, Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was appointed as the Rajpramukh. However, the Prime Minister for this phase was Gokul Lal Asawa, not Hiralal Shastri, who assumed leadership much later during the formation of the Greater Rajasthan state in 1949.
Q870. Who was appointed as the Prime Minister of the Rajasthan Union formed on 25 March 1948?
Explanation
Gokul Lal Asawa was the prominent leader appointed as the Prime Minister of the Rajasthan Union during its inauguration on March 25, 1948. Hailing from the state of Shahpura, he represented the democratic aspirations of the people in the newly merged states. His cabinet was responsible for managing the administration of the nine merged states and the Kushalgarh chiefship.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 861 | (a) K.M. Munshi |
| 862 | (d) Neemrana |
| 863 | (b) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 864 | (c) Alwar |
| 865 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 866 | (c) Nine |
| 867 | (b) Udaipur |
| 868 | (a) Kushalgarh |
| 869 | (a) I and II only |
| 870 | (d) Gokul Lal Asawa |
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.