Q901. Which prominent political leader from Sirohi, often called the "Gandhi of Rajasthan," led the agitation for the complete merger of Sirohi (including Abu) into Rajasthan?
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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Q902. The following question consists of two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The final phase of Rajasthan’s integration took place on 1 November 1956.
Reason (R): The States Reorganization Commission recommended the adjustment of boundaries on linguistic and administrative lines across India.
Assertion (A): The final phase of Rajasthan’s integration took place on 1 November 1956.
Reason (R): The States Reorganization Commission recommended the adjustment of boundaries on linguistic and administrative lines across India.
Explanation
The final phase of Rajasthan’s integration was completed on November 1, 1956, following the national restructuring of states. This was driven by the recommendations of the States Reorganization Commission, which sought to redraw boundaries based on linguistic and administrative logic. This final step resolved long-standing territorial disputes, integrated Ajmer-Merwara, and brought the state to its current geographical and political form.
Q903. The States Reorganization Commission (1953- 1955), whose recommendations led to the final shape of Rajasthan, was chaired by whom?
Explanation
The States Reorganization Commission was chaired by Justice Fazal Ali. Often referred to as the Fazal Ali Commission, this body also included members H.N. Kunzru and K.M. Panikkar. Their comprehensive report provided the blueprint for the final internal boundaries of India, including the significant territorial adjustments that finalized the borders of Rajasthan in the year 1956.
Q904. Which of the following territories was NOT added to Rajasthan on 1 November 1956?
Explanation
During the final reorganization on November 1, 1956, several territories were added to Rajasthan, including Ajmer-Merwara, Abu-Delwara, and Sunel Tappa. However, Sironj was not added; instead, this subdivision of the Jhalawar district was transferred away from Rajasthan and merged into the state of Madhya Pradesh. This exchange was part of the broader effort to streamline provincial boundaries across India.
Q905. The territory of Sunel Tappa, which was merged into Rajasthan in 1956, was previously a part of which state?
Explanation
Sunel Tappa was an enclave within the Mandsaur district of the Madhya Bharat state, which later became part of Madhya Pradesh. In the final stage of integration in 1956, this territory was transferred to Rajasthan as part of a mutual territorial exchange. This adjustment helped in creating more continuous and administratively logical boundaries between the neighboring states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Q906. Consider the following statements regarding the territorial exchanges in 1956:
I. Sironj subdivision of Jhalawar district was transferred to Madhya Pradesh.
II. Sunel Tappa of Mandsaur district was transferred to Rajasthan.
III. Ajmer-Merwara was partitioned between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. Sironj subdivision of Jhalawar district was transferred to Madhya Pradesh.
II. Sunel Tappa of Mandsaur district was transferred to Rajasthan.
III. Ajmer-Merwara was partitioned between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Under the States Reorganisation of 1956, the Sironj subdivision of Jhalawar went to Madhya Pradesh, and the Sunel Tappa of Mandsaur district came to Rajasthan. Ajmer-Merwara was merged with Rajasthan as a whole, so III is wrong.
Q907. Arrange the following final integration events in sequential order:
I. Establishment of the States Reorganization Commission
II. Merger of Abu and Delwara into Bombay State
III. Implementation of the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act
IV. Final integration of Ajmer-Merwara into Rajasthan
Select the correct sequence:
I. Establishment of the States Reorganization Commission
II. Merger of Abu and Delwara into Bombay State
III. Implementation of the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act
IV. Final integration of Ajmer-Merwara into Rajasthan
Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
The finalization of Rajasthan’s borders involved a specific chronological sequence. First, Abu and Delwara were merged into Bombay in 1950. The States Reorganization Commission was subsequently established in 1953. This led to the 7th Constitutional Amendment in 1956, which facilitated the final merger of Ajmer-Merwara and the return of Abu to Rajasthan on November 1 of that year.
Q908. The post of Rajpramukh was abolished and replaced by the constitutional post of Governor through which Constitutional Amendment Act?
Explanation
The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 brought significant changes to India’s federal structure. It abolished the classification of states into Part A, B, and C and discontinued the office of Rajpramukh. In Rajasthan, this meant that the Maharaja of Jaipur ceased to be the Rajpramukh, and the office was replaced by a centrally appointed Governor as the constitutional head.
Q909. Match the territories in List I with the actions taken during the 1956 reorganization in List II.
Select the correct code:
| Territory in 1956 | Action taken |
|---|---|
| A. Ajmer-Merwara | i. Transferred from Bombay State to Rajasthan |
| B. Abu and Delwara | ii. Transferred from Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan |
| C. Sunel Tappa | iii. Transferred from Rajasthan to Madhya Pradesh |
| D. Sironj | iv. Completely merged into Rajasthan as a new district |
Explanation
In the 1956 reorganization, Ajmer-Merwara was merged as a new district, while Abu and Delwara were transferred from Bombay to Rajasthan. Sunel Tappa was acquired from Madhya Pradesh, and conversely, the Sironj region was transferred from Rajasthan to Madhya Pradesh. These four distinct territorial actions finalized the modern political map of Rajasthan, ensuring geographical contiguity and administrative efficiency.
Q910. Who was appointed as the first Governor of the fully integrated and reorganized state of Rajasthan on 1 November 1956?
Explanation
Gurmukh Nihal Singh was appointed as the first Governor of the reorganized state of Rajasthan on November 1, 1956. His appointment marked the transition from the transitional Rajpramukh system to a permanent constitutional framework under the Indian Republic. He was a veteran scholar and politician who had previously served as the Chief Minister of Delhi before moving to this new role.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 901 | (c) Gokulbhai Bhatt |
| 902 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 903 | (d) Fazal Ali |
| 904 | (c) Sironj |
| 905 | (a) Madhya Bharat (Madhya Pradesh) |
| 906 | (a) I and II only |
| 907 | (a) II, I, III, IV |
| 908 | (c) 7th Amendment Act, 1956 |
| 909 | (d) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii |
| 910 | (a) Gurmukh Nihal Singh |
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.