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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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q881. Match the phases of integration in List I with their capital cities in List II.
Phase of Integration
Capital City
A. Matsya Union
i. Kota
B. Rajasthan Union
ii. Alwar
C. United State of Rajasthan
iii. Jaipur
D. Greater Rajasthan
iv. Udaipur
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Explanation
Each phase of Rajasthan’s integration had a designated capital city. The Matsya Union was headquartered in Alwar, while the Rajasthan Union had its capital at Kota. Following Udaipur’s entry, the capital shifted to Udaipur for the United State of Rajasthan. Finally, Jaipur was selected as the permanent capital for the formation of Greater Rajasthan and the subsequent state.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q882. In order to accommodate Maharana Bhupal Singh’s demand for a 20 lakh rupee privy purse, how did the central government structure the payment?
Explanation
To honor Maharana Bhupal Singh’s demand for twenty lakh rupees, the central government devised a tripartite payment structure. He was granted ten lakh rupees as a standard privy purse, five lakh rupees as an allowance for his role as Rajpramukh, and an additional five lakh rupees as a specialized religious grant for charitable activities. This compromise satisfied the ruler’s prestige.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q883. The following question consists of two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The United State of Rajasthan marked a significant psychological victory for the States Department. Reason (R): The integration of Mewar, which had fiercely resisted Islamic and British subjugation for centuries, encouraged other major Rajputana states to join the union.
Explanation
The integration of Mewar was a massive psychological victory because the dynasty was legendary for its long history of independence and resistance to external powers. When Udaipur agreed to join the Indian Union, it significantly weakened the resolve of other major states like Jaipur and Jodhpur to remain independent. This move greatly accelerated the momentum toward the final unification of Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q884. The formation of Greater Rajasthan took place on which historically significant date, now celebrated as Rajasthan Day?
Explanation
March 30, 1949, is celebrated as Rajasthan Day because it marks the formation of Greater Rajasthan. This phase involved the merger of the four largest princely states with the existing United State of Rajasthan, effectively bringing almost the entire region under one administration. This date is historically recognized as the foundation of the modern administrative state of Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q885. Which four large princely states merged with the United State of Rajasthan to form Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
The formation of Greater Rajasthan was achieved by merging four massive princely states into the United State of Rajasthan. These four states were Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer. Their inclusion consolidated the vast desert regions and the influential eastern territories, creating a state that closely resembled the current boundaries of Rajasthan and enhancing its strategic importance along the border.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q886. Who was uniquely designated as the "Maharajpramukh" for life upon the formation of Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
Upon the creation of Greater Rajasthan, the unique and prestigious title of "Maharajpramukh" was created specifically for Maharana Bhupal Singh of Udaipur. This lifetime appointment was a special concession to respect the unique historical status and seniority of the Mewar ruler among the Rajput princes. It allowed him to maintain his ceremonial rank while the actual administrative duties transitioned elsewhere.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q887. Who was appointed as the Rajpramukh of Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur was appointed as the Rajpramukh of Greater Rajasthan when the union was formed on March 30, 1949. His appointment followed intense negotiations regarding the leadership and capital of the new entity. He continued to serve as the constitutional head of the state until the post was replaced by the office of Governor in 1956.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q888. Consider the following statements regarding the B.R. Patel Committee: I. It was formed to resolve the dispute over the capital city for Greater Rajasthan. II. It recommended Jodhpur as the capital based on its geographical centrality. III. It recommended the establishment of the High Court in Jodhpur. Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
The B.R. Patel Committee was established to resolve contentious issues regarding the capital and the distribution of institutions. While it successfully chose the capital city, it recommended Jaipur, not Jodhpur, as the seat of government. However, it did recommend that the High Court be established in Jodhpur to ensure a fair distribution of administrative power among the major states.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q889. Based on the recommendations of the B.R. Patel Committee, which city was definitively made the capital of Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
Based on the recommendations of the B.R. Patel Committee, Jaipur was selected as the permanent capital of Greater Rajasthan. The committee favored Jaipur due to its superior infrastructure, historical significance, and central administrative capacity.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q890. Who assumed the office of the Prime Minister (later termed Chief Minister) of Greater Rajasthan on 30 March 1949?
Explanation
Hiralal Shastri assumed the office of the Prime Minister of Greater Rajasthan on March 30, 1949. A respected leader from Jaipur and founder of Banasthali Vidyapith, his appointment marked the beginning of unified democratic administration for the entire region. The title of his office was later changed from Prime Minister to Chief Minister as the Indian Constitution was formally adopted.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
881
(b) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
882
(b) 10 lakh as privy purse, 5 lakh as Rajpramukh allowance, and 5 lakh as a religious grant.
883
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
884
(c) 30 March 1949
885
(d) Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer
886
(c) Maharana Bhupal Singh
887
(b) Sawai Man Singh II
888
(b) I and III only
889
(a) Jaipur
890
(c) Hiralal Shastri
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.
