Q961. The unique five-story exterior of the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur is designed in the shape of which religious symbol?
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.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q962. Which is the primary astronomical function of the ‘Samrat Yantra’ located within the Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur?
Explanation
The Samrat Yantra of the Jantar Mantar is a giant sundial. It measures local time accurately from the shadow of its gnomon, and it is the largest instrument in the observatory.
Q963. The following cities are prominent historical capitals in Rajasthan. Arrange them in the correct chronological sequence of their establishment, from earliest to latest:
Explanation
Chittorgarh is the oldest of the four capitals, Jodhpur was founded in 1459, Udaipur in 1559 and Jaipur in 1727. The order is Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur.
Q964. Which artificial lake in Udaipur features a small island that houses a solar observatory, and was named after the Duke of Connaught during its reconstruction?
Explanation
Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur has an island with a solar observatory. The lake was rebuilt after a flood, and the embankment was named Connaught Bund after the Duke of Connaught.
Q965. Identify the pair that is incorrectly matched regarding the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Rajasthan.
Explanation
Keoladeo National Park is a natural World Heritage Site, and Jantar Mantar and the Pink City of Jaipur are cultural sites. The Hill Forts of Rajasthan were inscribed in 2013 as a cultural site, so D is the incorrect pair.
Q966. Which of the following forts was not included in the "Hill Forts of Rajasthan" serial site designated by UNESCO in 2013?
Explanation
The Hill Forts of Rajasthan inscribed in 2013 are Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron, Amber and Jaisalmer. Taragarh Fort at Ajmer is not part of the group.
Q967. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): The Dilwara Jain Temples exhibit an exceptionally austere and plain exterior appearance.
Reason (R): The creators deliberately minimized external ornamentation to avoid attracting the attention of plundering invaders while maximizing internal devotion.
Assertion (A): The Dilwara Jain Temples exhibit an exceptionally austere and plain exterior appearance.
Reason (R): The creators deliberately minimized external ornamentation to avoid attracting the attention of plundering invaders while maximizing internal devotion.
Explanation
The Dilwara Jain temples at Mount Abu are plain on the outside and richly carved inside. The plain exterior is traditionally explained as a way to avoid the notice of invaders, so the reason explains the assertion.
Q968. Which of the following structural elements is predominantly associated with the Ranakpur Jain Temple architecture?
Explanation
The Ranakpur Jain temple is famous for its 1,444 uniquely carved marble pillars, no two of which are alike. It was built in the fifteenth century in the reign of Rana Kumbha.
Q969. The architectural concept of a ‘Torana’ in traditional Rajasthani temple design specifically refers to:
Explanation
A Torana is a richly carved ceremonial arched gateway at the entrance of a temple. It marks the approach to the shrine and is a common feature of Rajasthani temples.
Q970. Select the most appropriate statement describing the core significance of the Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame) in Chittorgarh.
Explanation
The Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame) at Chittorgarh is a Jain monument of the 12th century dedicated to Adinath, the first Tirthankara, and has carvings of Digambara ascetics. It is not a victory tower of Rana Sanga or Alauddin Khalji.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 961 | (d) The crown (Mukut) of Lord Krishna |
| 962 | (a) To measure local time accurately using the shadow of its gnomon |
| 963 | (b) Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur |
| 964 | (a) Fateh Sagar Lake |
| 965 | (d) Hill Forts of Rajasthan - Natural Site |
| 966 | (b) Taragarh Fort |
| 967 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 968 | (d) 1,444 uniquely carved marble pillars supporting the structure |
| 969 | (a) An intricately carved ceremonial arched gateway. |
| 970 | (b) It is a 12th-century Jain monument dedicated to Adinath, featuring various carvings of Digambara sect ascetics. |
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.