Historical Scenario (Rajasthan)

Total Questions: 59

41. The first session of Rajputana-Madhyabharat Sabha was held in 1919 at- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (a) Delhi
Note:

‘Rajputana Madhya Bharat Sabha’ organised its first session at Chandani Chowk, New Delhi in 1918. Its second session was held in Amritsar.

42. The renowned artist Muhammad Shah was a court artist (Painter) of which Maharaja of Jaipur? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Sawai Jai Singh
Note:

The renowned artist Muhammad Shah was a court artist (Painter) of Sawai Jai Singh (Maharaja of Jaipur). Sawai Jai singh, an influential ruler, established a new capital city Jaipur named after him and shifted from Amer. Jaipur school of paintings thrived under this reign and emerged as a well-defined independent school. Court records reveal that some Mughal Painters were brought from Delhi to became apart of his atelier. He also invited expert eminent craftsmen and other artists to settle down in Jaipur and reorganised the ‘Suratkhan’, the place where Paintings were made and stored. Portrait Painting was also Popular during his time and an accomplished Portrait Painter, Sahibram, was part of his atelier. Muhammad Shah was another artist.

43. Correctly match – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Organisation Foundation Year
A. Rajasthan Seva Sangh 1. 1921
B. Desh Hitaisihi Sabha 2. 1927
C. All India Native States 3. 1877
Peoples confrence
D. Chamber of Princess 4. 1919

 

A B C D
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 4 2 1 3
(c) 3 2 4 1
(d) 1 4 3 2
Correct Answer: (c)
Note:

The correct match is as follows :

Organisation Foundation Year
Rajasthan Seva Sangh 1919
Desh Hitaisihi Sabha 1877
All India Native States 1927
Peoples conference
Chamber of Princess 1921

44. In the excavation of which of the following ancient site the huge collection of iron materials is found related to Malava Republic? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Rairh (Tonk)
Note:

Rairh Newai (Tonk, Rajasthan) was a great commercial and metallurgical centre in the early historical period where, following the accidental discovery of a hoard of three hundred twenty six silver Punch marked coins, excavation of conducted during 1938-40. From here the huge collection of Iron materials is found related to Malawa republic. Iron slags and implements occur in plenty while use of bronze, silver and lead is scare.

45. Archaeological remains of 4000 year old civilisation have been found near a village in Udaipur/that village is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (d) Aahad
Note:

Archaeological evidence of a 4000 year old copper age civilization was found at Aahad village near Udaipur in Rajasthan. The ancient name of Aahad was 'Tambavati'.

46. The names of how many local dialects are mentioned in the Katha collection called Kuvlayamala? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) 18
Note:

18 local dialects are mentioned in the Kuvlayamala.
Uddyotana Suri is the author of Jain literature Kuvlayamala. Jain literature in the form of manuscripts and publication during the 8th Century A.D. is very rich. For the social and cultural history of Rajasthan the Jain sources literary as well as Archaeology are important and immense valuable.

47. Dungarpur Praja Mandal was founded in 1944 by - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (c) Bhogilal Pandya
Note:

Dungarpur Praja Mandal was founded by Bhogilal Pandya and Gaurishankar Upadhyay in 1944. Bhogilal Pandya was also known as 'Gandhi of Bangar'.

48. The Mewar Praja Mandal was established by - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (a) Manikya Lal Verma
Note:

In 1938 Mewar Praja mandal was formed by Manikya Lal Verma and Balwant Singh Mehta.

49. With which of the following Prajamandal Movement Kanhiya Lal Mittal, Mangilal Bavya and Makbul Alam were associated? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) Jhalawar Rajya Praja Mandal
Note:

Jhalawar Praja Mandal was established in 1946 by Kanhiya Lal Mittal with the support of Mangilal Bhavya, Maqbul Gopal, Maqbul Alam, and Ratan Lal. Its first meeting was organised in 1947. It demanded for administrative reforms.

50. Match List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

List-I List-II
(A) The Battle of Gagron (i) 1519 AD
(B) The Battle of Sarangpur (ii) 1544 AD
(C) The Battle of Summel (iii) 1437 AD
(D) The Battle of Saheba (iv) 1541-42 AD

 

Option A B C D
(a) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(b) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(c) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(d) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Correct Answer: (b)
Note:

The correct match follows as :

List-I List-II
The Battle of Gagron 1519 AD
The Battle of Sarangpur 1437 AD
The Battle of Summel 1544 AD
The Battle of Saheba 541-42 AD

Hence, option (b) will be correct answer.