Q1. Consider Following about Kirti Stambha
- Built by a BagherwalJain merchant Jijaji Rathod, it is dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain tirthankar
- Kirti Stambha(Tower of Fame) is a 22-metre-high tower built on a 30-foot base with 15 feet at the top
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q2. Prince Bagh Singh died at The Chittor Fort or Chittorgarh on the gate _______in 1535 AD.
- Padan Pol
- Bhairon Pol
- Hanuman Pol
- Ganesh Pol
Q3. Regarding History of The Chittor Fort or Chittorgarh
- The Guhila(Gahlot) ruler Bappa Rawal is said to have captured the fort in either 828 CE or 834 CE.
- Khizr Khan’s rule at the fort lasted till 1311 AD and due to the pressure of Rajputshe was forced to entrust power to the Sonigra chief Maldeva who held the fort for 7 years
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q4. Consider Following about Fateh Prakash Palace
- It Located near Rana Khumba palace,
- It was built by Rana Fateh Singh, the precincts have modern houses and a small museum
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q5. Consider Following about Kumbhalgarh
- It is a Mewarfortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand district near Udaipur of Rajasthan state in western India
- It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Siteunder the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q6. Ahmed Shah I of Gujarat attacked Kumbhalgarh fort in ______
- 1357
- 1457
- 1557
- 1657
Q7. Consider Following about Rana Kumbha Palace
- The palace included elephant and horse stables and a temple to Lord Shiva.
- The remarkable feature of the palace is its splendid series of canopied balconies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q8. Lakhola Tank is the most notable tank inside the Kumbhalgarh fort, constructed by Rana Lakha during _______
- 1282-1321 CE
- 1382-1421 CE
- 1482-1421 CE
- 1482-1521 CE
Q9. Most Harappan towns had a remarkable unity of conception in “town planning”.
Which of the following is/are true regarding town planning?
- Citadel was built on a high podium of mud brick located on the east side of the settlement.
- Lower city contained residential area of the ruled and poor.
Select the correct code from below.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q10. Sufi movement was never static. New features were emerged in Sufism especially during the period 10th-12th century. Which of the following is/are correct regarding those features?
- Emergence Sufi poetry in Persian.
- Appearance of Sufi literary texts which argued and codified Sufi ideas and doctrines.
- Ulemas began to accept Sufi ideas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 1 only
- 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
Q11. Rajasthan State Formation day celebrated on?
- 05, October
- 17, August
- 01, November
- 01, August
Q12. Which of the following district of Rajasthan does not comes under ‘Hadauti region’?
- Kota
- Baran
- Bundi
- Pali
Q13. ‘Kalibangan’ a pre-historic site is located in which district of Rajasthan?
- Hanumangarh
- Jaisalmer
- Sri Ganganagar
- Bikaner
Q14. Which dance form of Rajasthan is included in Intangible Cultural Heritage list of UNESCO?
- Ghoomar
- Kalbelia
- Kachi Ghodi
- Terah Taali
Q15. Who among the following was the author of the “Nritya Ratnakosha”, which gives finest details about Indian music?
- Kumbha
- Bhojraj
- Rana Raimal
- None of them
Q16. The Vijay Shahi coins were in use in which among the following areas of Rajasthan?
- Jaipur
- Ajmer
- Jodhpur
- Alwar
Q17. The “Manmori Incription” has been a source of knowledge about history of which among the following areas of Rajasthan?
- Mount Abu
- Chittor
- Udaipur & Mewar
- Sirohi
Q18. The area in the vicinity of which among the following was earlier known as “Jangal Desh”?
- Jodhpur & Bikaner
- Bharatpur & Alwar
- Nagaur & Sikar
- Jaipur & Ajmer
Q19. Who among the following was the founder of Marwar Prajamandal?
- Megharam Vaidya
- Subash Chandra Bose
- Jaynarayan Vyas
- Manikya Lal Verma
Q20. The Phooldal Mela has been associated with which among the following sects of Rajasthan?
- Ram Snehi
- Sikhwal
- Terapanthi sect
- Bishnois
Q21. What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)?
- To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States
- To place the Indian administration under the British Crown
- To regulate East India Company’s trade with India
Select the correct answer using the code given below
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Q22. Consider the statements regarding India’s state of trade affairs in 18th century
- There was a sharp decline in ‘Internal trade’ of India due to regular looting and foreign invasion.
- India remained a land of extensive manufactures and became one of them main centres of world trade and industries at the dawn of 18th century.
Choose the correct code/s
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both
- None
Q23. In British India, what is ‘Dastak’ known for?
- A permit exempting European traders, mostly of the British East India Company, from paying customs or transit duties on their private trade.
- A permit regulating internal trade, mostly for Indian traders.
- Fee charged by Indian rulers from European Traders when they trade into their territory
- Fee charged by British government for the regulation of domestic trade.
Q24. The famous revolt of 1857 brought various changes in British Administration of India and the immediate change was the enactment of ‘Act of Parliament 1858’. Consider the following statements w.r.t ‘Act of Parliament 1858’-
- The Secretary of State for India was given the powers that were previously wielded by the directors of Company and Board of Directors.
- Thus the ultimate power over Indian Administration remained with Secretary of State.
Select the correct statement/s
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both
- None
Q25. Consider Following about Dausa District
- Dausa is named after a hill near the city that was called Devgiri
- Dausa District was constituted on 10 April 1991 by separating four tehsils, namely Dausa, Baswa, Sikrai, & Lalsotfrom Jaipur district
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q26. Zabti System’ was an important part of revenue administration under Akbar. Consider the following statements regarding Zabti system.
- It involved measurement of land.
- Fixed cash revenue rate known as ‘Dastur’ for each crop.
- All revenue collections were made in cash.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- All the above
Q27. Rao Bika established the city of Bikaner in
- 1368
- 1468
- 1388
- 1488
Q28. Around a century after Rao Bika founded Bikaner, the state’s fortunes flourished under the sixth Raja, Rai Singhji, who ruled from ________
- 1571 to 1601.
- 1571 to 1611.
- 1561 to 1601.
- 1561 to 1611.
Q29. During the British Raj, Jaisalmer was the seat of a princely state of the same name, and was entitled to a ______gun salute.
- 11
- 12
- 16
- 15
Q30. The first jauhar of Jaisalmer occurred in_____, during the reign of Turkic ruler of Delhi, Alauddin Khalji.
- 1274
- 1284
- 1294
- 1304
Q31. Who among the following was responsible for throwing a Bomb to assasinate Lord Hardings in Delhi?
- Pratap Singh Baharat
- Jorawar Singh Barhat
- Kesari Singh Barhat
- Both A & B
Q32. Who among the following Kings had built the Fort of Chittor?
- Chitrangad
- Satadhanvan
- Devavarman
- Samprati
Q33. Who among the following is generally belived to have started gold coinage in Mewar?
- Bappa Rawal
- Rana Sanga
- Rawal Ratan Singh
- Rana Kumbha
Q34. The Ganeshwar Civilization has been found in which among the following districts of Rajasthan?
- Sikar
- Jaipur
- Alwar
- Bharatpur
Q35. The ploughed fields have been found at which among the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization in Rajasthan?
- Bagor
- Kalibangan
- Ahar
- Gilund
Q36. Which among the following gives the details about the history of rulers of Mewar from Bappa Rawal to Kumbha?
- Varvath Inscription
- Ranakpur Inscription
- Raj Prashashti
- The inscription of Osian
Q37. Which among the following accounts of ancient Rajasthan provided an information upon land revenue records?
- Khareeta Bahi
- Hukumat ri Bahi
- Adsatta
- Patta Bahi
Q38. Who among the following is the author of “Vir Vinod” which gives a history of Mewar?
- Muhnaut Nainsi
- Suryamal Mishran
- Baankidas
- Shayamaldas
Q39. From which city of Rajasthan does the famous dance Dhol originate?
- Alwar
- Kota
- Jaipur
- Jalore
Q40. Consider about Medieval History of Rajasthan
- After the defeat of Chauhan around 1200, a part of Rajasthan came under Muslim rulers
- At the beginning of the 15th century, the most prominent and powerful state of Rajasthan was Mewar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q41. Which among the following Bodhisattva holds thunderbolt?
- Vajrapani
- Manjushri
- Maitreya
- Amitabha
Q42. Which of the following was denoted by the term “Kahapana” or “Karshapan” during ancient India?
- A cloth
- A trader
- A monk
- A coin
Q43. Which of the following was not a diety of the Harappans?
- Shiva
- Mother Goddess
- Peepal Tree
- Vishnu
Q44. What metals were known to the people of Indus valley civilisation?
- Copper, bronze, silver, gold but not iron
- Copper, silver, iron but not bronze
- Copper, gold, iron but not silver
- Copper, silver, iron but not gold
Q45. “Silver Tanka” and “Copper Jital” coins were introduced by:
- Iltutmish
- Abu Bakr Shah
- Firuz Shah Tughlaq
- Sikander Lodi
Q46. Which of the following Governor Generals was called “Liberator of India Press”?
- Lord William Bentinck
- Sir Charles Metcalfe
- Lord Auckland
- Lord Ellenborough
Q47. Who was the only Viceroy of India to be murdered in office?
- Lord Mayo
- Lord Auckland
- Lord Lawrence
- Lord Northbrook
Q48. The governors called Strategos were introduced by __?
- Sakas
- Indo-Greeks
- Kushanas
- Bactrians
Q49. Which one of the following is the most fundamental difference between Mahayana Buddhism and Hinayana Buddhism ?
- Emphasis on ahimsa
- Casteless society
- Worship of gods and goddesses
- Worship of stupa
Q50. Which one of the following is a monument constructed by Sher Shah ?
- Kila-i-Kuhna mosque at Delhi
- Atala Masjid at Jaunpur
- Barasona Masjid at Gaur
- Quiwwat-al-Islam mosque at Delhi
Q51. Battle of Gagron was happened in the year of
- 1419
- 1519
- 1619
- 1719
Q52. On_________, Rana Sanga died in Chittor, apparently poisoned by his own chiefs who held his plans of renewing the fight with Babur to be suicidal.
- 30 January 1508
- 30 January 1518
- 30 January 1528
- 30 January 1538
Q53. Consider Following about Maharana Sangram Singh
- He belonged to Sisodiyaclan of Rajput.
- Rana Sanga was a grandson of Rana Kumbha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q54. Battles of Idar was happened in the year of
- 1414
- 1514
- 1614
- 1714
Q55. Dhebar Lake, built by Maharana Jai Singh in
- 1585
- 1685
- 1785
- 1485
Q56. How many Hill Forts of Rajasthan, spread across Rajasthan state in northern India, clustered together as a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Q57. Prithviraj Chauhan defeated the invading Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in _________
- 1171
- 1181
- 1101
- 1191
Q58. Consider Following about The Chittor Fort or Chittorgarh
- The fort was the capital of Mewarand is today situated in the Chittorgarh town.
- From 7th century, the fort was ruled by the Mewar Kingdom.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q59. Rana Kumbha, also known as Maharana Kumbhakarna, son of Rana Mokal, ruled Mewar between _________.
- 1133 AD and 1168 AD
- 1233 AD and 1268 AD
- 1333 AD and 1368 AD
- 1433 AD and 1468 AD
Q60. Bahadur Shah who came to the throne in 1526 AD as the Sultan of Gujarat besieged the Chittorgarh fort in _____
- 1530.
- 1535.
- 1545.
- 1555.
Q61. Which of the following term is used for a “school” of learning and teaching the branches of Vedas?
- Shakha
- Charna
- Ratha
- Yajna
Q62. Who among the following was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara ?
- Nemi Natha
- Mahavira
- Parshvanath
- Malinath
Q63. The famous book ‘Brihat Katha’ was written by__?
- Gunadhya
- Sarva Varman
- Panini
- Radhagupt
Q64. Uplift of the backward classes was the main programme of the—
- Prarthana Samaj
- Satya Shodhak Samaj
- Arya Samaj
- Ramakrishna Mission
Q65. The foundation of modern education system in India was laid by—
- The Charter Act of 1813
- Macaulay’s Minutes of 1835
- The Hunter Commission of 1882
- Wood’s Despatch of 1854
Q66. Ashokan inscriptions were first deciphered by—
- Buhler
- Robert Sewell
- James Prinsep
- Codrington
Q67. The term ‘nishka’ which meant an ornament in the Vedic period was used in later times to denote a/an—
- Weapon
- Agricultural implement
- Script
- Coin
Q68. Consider the following statements and select your answer from the codes given below:
- Gandhi gave up his membership of Congress in 1940.
- The Lucknow Pact was signed in 1940.
- The Cripps Mission was sent to India by Lord Wavell.
- V.D. Savarkar organised the Abhinav Bharat.
- 1 and 3
- 2 and 4
- 3 and 1
- 4 and 3
Q69. Which one of the following usages was a post-Vedic development?
- Dharma-Artha-Kama-Moksha
- Brahmana-Kshatriya-Vaishya-Shudra
- Brahmacharya-Grihasthashrama-Vanaprastha-Sanyasa
- Indra-Surya-Rudra-Marut
Q70. Consider the following about Rawal Jaiswal
- Rawal Jaiswallived during the 12th century and founded the city of Jaisalmer and Jaisalmer state.
- According to ancient mythology Krishnaand Bhima had come to this location for a ceremony, where Krishna had prophesied that a descendant of his Yaduvanshi clan would one day establish a kingdom here.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q71. The Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) or Jaya Stambha, called the symbol of Chittor and a particularly bold expression of triumph, was erected by Rana Kumbha between _____
- 1258 and 1268
- 1358 and 1368
- 1458 and 1468
- 1558 and 1568
Q72. Regarding History of The Chittor Fort or Chittorgarh- The fort has how many gate?
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Q73. Neel Kanth Mahadeva temple is located on the eastern side of the Kumbhalgarh fort built during
- 1438 CE.
- 1448 CE.
- 1458 CE.
- 1468 CE.
Q74. Sheesh mahal was built by king Man Singh in 16th century and completed in______.
- 1527
- 1627
- 1727
- 1827
Q75. Consider Following about Jaisalmer Fort
- It is a World Heritage Site.
- It was built in 1356 AD by the Rajputruler Rawal Jaisal,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q76. Amer was known in the medieval period as Dhundar (meaning attributed to a sacrificial mount in the western frontiers) and ruled by the Kachwahas from the ____onwards
- 11th century
- 12th century
- 13th century
- 14th century
Q77. Consider Following about Amer Fort
- The settlement at Amer was founded by Raja Alan Singh, a ruler from the Chanda clan of Meenasin 1067 C
- The structure was fully expanded by Jai Singh I.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q78. Consider Following about Gagron Fort
- It is situated in Jhalawar districtof Rajasthan
- The fort was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q79. Consider Following about Ranthambore Fort
- The fort is known for the glory and valor of Hammir devof the Chauhan dynasty.
- According to Government of Rajasthan’s Amber Development & Management Authority, it is likely that the construction started in the mid-10th century during the reign of Sapaldaksha, and continued a few centuries after that.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q80. Ramdevji cattle fair at ________ in Nagaur district,
- Manasar
- Parbatsar
- Merta city
- Tilwara
Q81. Consider Following about Bharatpur
- The rulers of Bharatpur were from the JatSinsinwar clan of which is an indo-sythian tribe that migrated in India around AD1200.
- Bharatpur is also known as Lohagarh
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q82. Consider Following about Alwar State
- Alwar has been a part of Matsyaregion of olden times whose capital was Viratnagar
- In fourteenth century Alwar became the capital of Khanzada Rajputdynasty’s Mewat State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q83. Jai Singh Prabhakar was the Maharaja of princely state of Alwar from__________
- 1882 to 1927
- 1882 to 1937
- 1892 to 1927
- 1892 to 1937
Q84.Ratan Singh was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Bharatpur from
- 1758 to 1769.
- 1768 to 1789.
- 1778 to 1799.
- 1768 to 1769.
Q85. Maharaja Randhir Singh ascended the throne after death of his father, Maharaja Ranjit Singh in ______
- 1801
- 1802
- 1803
- 1805
Q86. Maharaja Randhir Singh had no son and, as per rule, his brother Maharaja Baldeo Singh ascended the throne after his death in _______
- 1820
- 1821
- 1822
- 1823
Q87. Soon a family dispute developed between Durjansal and Madho Singh. Madho Singh went to Deeg and started organizing an army. Charles Metcalf, the new resident at Delhi, intervened in the dispute and sent troops of the East India Company to attack the fortress at Bharatpur. The British forces under the leadership of Lord Combermere reached Bharatpur on________
- 10 December 1822
- 10 December 1824
- 10 December 1826
- 10 December 1825
Q88. Consider Following about Maharaja Nawal Singh
- Maharaja Nawal Singhwas first son of Maharaja Suraj Singh, Maharaja princely state Shekhawati.
- He roclaimed at Jhunjhunu by General Balla Singh on receipt of news of his father’s death, 26 December 1692.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q89. Consider Following about Maharaja Sir Tej Singh Prabhakar,
- Tej Singh was a supporter of Hindu Nationalism through the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha, and hosted the Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabhaof which he served as president in 1947
- Tej Singh ruled for a decade, from 1937-1947
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q90. Consider the following about -History of Jaisalmer
- The Maharajasof Jaisalmer trace their lineage back to Jaitsimha, a ruler of a rajput clan.
- The major opponents of the Bhati Rajputs were the Rathorclans of Jodhpur and Bikaner
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q91. Consider Following about General Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh
- Ganga Singh was born on 30 October 1880
- As a ruler, he established a Chief Court in Bikaner, presided over by a Chief Judge who was assisted by two judges
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q92. Consider Following about General Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh
- He also constructed the Lalgarh Palace at Bikaner (named in memory of his father Lall Singh) between 1902 and 1936.
- He donated two ornately designed silver gates to be used as main doors of Karni Mata temple at Deshnok.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q93. Consider Following about Maharaja Karni Singh ji
- He was also a politician, serving as a member of the Lok Sabhafor twenty-five years, from 1952 to 1977,
- Born as PrinceKarni Singh on 21 April 1924 in the princely state of Bikaner,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q94. Sri Raj Rajeshwar Maharajadhiraja Narendra Maharaja Shiromani Sri Dungar Singh Bahadur was a Maharaja of the princely state of Bikaner from _______
- 1862 to 1887.
- 1872 to 1897.
- 1862 to 1897.
- 1872 to 1887.
Q95. Consider Following about Lieutenant-General Sir Sadul Singh
- On 30 March 1949, Sir Sadul merged Bikaner into the United State of Greater Rajasthan, and died in London a year later, aged 48.
- He was was the last reigning Maharajaof Bikaner from 2 February 1943 to 30 March 1949.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q96. The region of _____ stretching across northern Rajasthan State in India, was earlier known as Jangladesh.
- Bikaner
- Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur
- Hanumangarh
Q97. Tejaji cattle fair at _______ in Nagaur district
- Manasar
- Parbatsar
- Merta city
- Tilwara
Q98. Consider Following about Bagri language
- Bagri is a typical Indo-Aryan language, with SOVword order.
- Bagri language forms something of a dialect bridgebetween Rajasthani, Punjabi and Haryanvi and takes its name from the Bagar tract region of Northwestern India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q99. Consider Following about Urs festival
- The Urs festivalis an annual festival held at Jodhpur, a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan
- Urs festivalwhich commemorates the death anniversary of the Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, (founder of the Chishtiya Sufi order in India)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Q100. Consider Following about Marwari
- Marwari is popularly written in Devanagariscript
- Marwari is also found in the neighboring state of Gujaratand Haryana and in Eastern Pakistan
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
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