Q871. Which ruler uttered the famous words, "I am signing my own death warrant," while signing the merger agreement for the Rajasthan Union?
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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Q872. Match the states in Phase 2 in List I with their ruling dynasties in List II.
Select the correct code:
| State in Phase 2 | Ruling Dynasty |
|---|---|
| A. Kota | i. Jhala |
| B. Pratapgarh | ii. Hada |
| C. Shahpura | iii. Sisodia |
| D. Jhalawar | iv. Guhil |
Explanation
The second phase included states with diverse ruling families. Kota was ruled by the Hada Chauhan dynasty, and Pratapgarh was governed by the Guhil branch. Shahpura was under the Sisodia dynasty, while Jhalawar was ruled by the Jhala dynasty. These various clans agreed to unify their territories into the Rajasthan Union under the guidance of the States Department in 1948.
Q873. Who inaugurated the Rajasthan Union (Phase 2) on 25 March 1948?
Explanation
N.V. Gadgil, the Union Minister for Works, Mines, and Power, performed the inauguration of the Rajasthan Union on March 25, 1948. This was his second such ceremony in the region within a week, as he had also inaugurated the Matsya Union earlier. His presence signified the central government’s direct involvement in facilitating the rapid unification of the princely states.
Q874. The United State of Rajasthan (Phase 3) was formed on 18 April 1948 by the merger of which major state into the existing Rajasthan Union?
Explanation
The United State of Rajasthan, representing the third phase of integration, was created when the major state of Udaipur merged with the nine states of the existing Rajasthan Union. This merger occurred on April 18, 1948. The inclusion of Udaipur, one of the most prestigious and ancient states of India, was a major milestone in the unification process.
Q875. Arrange the following leaders in the chronological order of them becoming Prime Ministers during the first four phases of Rajasthan’s integration:
I. Gokul Lal Asawa
II. Shobharam Kumawat
III. Hiralal Shastri
IV. Manikya Lal Verma
Select the correct order:
I. Gokul Lal Asawa
II. Shobharam Kumawat
III. Hiralal Shastri
IV. Manikya Lal Verma
Select the correct order:
Explanation
The leadership of the evolving Rajasthan state changed through successive phases. Shobharam Kumawat served first in the Matsya Union, followed by Gokul Lal Asawa in the Rajasthan Union. Manikya Lal Verma became Prime Minister after Udaipur’s merger, and finally, Hiralal Shastri assumed office as the first Prime Minister of Greater Rajasthan in 1949.
Q876. Who was appointed as the Rajpramukh of the United State of Rajasthan in April 1948?
Explanation
Maharana Bhupal Singh of Udaipur was appointed as the Rajpramukh of the United State of Rajasthan upon its formation in April 1948. His appointment was a gesture of respect toward the historic status of the Mewar dynasty. Due to his physical disability, he was assisted by other rulers from the union who served in deputy positions within the administrative structure.
Q877. Who was the Prime Minister of the United State of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Manikya Lal Verma, a veteran freedom fighter and leader of the Mewar Praja Mandal, was appointed as the Prime Minister of the United State of Rajasthan in Phase 3. His appointment reflected the transition toward popular democratic governance within the merged princely territories. He led the cabinet from April 1948 until the next major phase of integration in 1949.
Q878. Consider the following statements regarding the integration of Udaipur in Phase 3:
I. Udaipur became the capital of the United State of Rajasthan.
II. Maharana Bhupal Singh demanded a privy purse of 20 lakh rupees.
III. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was made the Senior Up-Rajpramukh.
IV. The inauguration was performed by Sardar Patel.
V. A separate session of the assembly was promised to be held in Kota annually.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. Udaipur became the capital of the United State of Rajasthan.
II. Maharana Bhupal Singh demanded a privy purse of 20 lakh rupees.
III. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was made the Senior Up-Rajpramukh.
IV. The inauguration was performed by Sardar Patel.
V. A separate session of the assembly was promised to be held in Kota annually.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Following Udaipur’s merger, it became the capital, and Maharana Bhupal Singh received a specific privy purse arrangement. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was appointed Senior Up- Rajpramukh, and a promise was made to hold annual assembly sessions in Kota. However, the inauguration was performed by Jawaharlal Nehru, not Sardar Patel, making the fourth statement in the list historically incorrect.
Q879. The inauguration of the United State of Rajasthan (Phase 3) was personally conducted by which national leader in Udaipur?
Explanation
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru personally traveled to Udaipur to inaugurate the United State of Rajasthan on April 18, 1948. His presence at the ceremony underscored the national importance of Udaipur’s accession and the progress being made toward a unified Indian republic. This event successfully merged the ancient prestige of Mewar with the democratic framework of the new nation.
Q880. Which chiefship was technically merged into Jaipur state in July 1948 before Jaipur itself was integrated into Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
The small chiefship of Lava was technically merged into the Jaipur state in July 1948.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 871 | (c) Maharawal Chandraveer Singh of Banswara |
| 872 | (b) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i |
| 873 | (d) N.V. Gadgil |
| 874 | (c) Udaipur (Mewar) |
| 875 | (a) II, I, IV, III |
| 876 | (d) Maharana Bhupal Singh |
| 877 | (b) Manikya Lal Verma |
| 878 | (a) I, II, III, and V only |
| 879 | (d) Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 880 | (a) Lava |
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.