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PPSC Curator Past Paper 2025 Solved Solved MCQs

Comprehensive solved PPSC Curator past paper from 2025, covering archaeology, history, Pakistan studies, and general knowledge with detailed explanations.

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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Topic Section

Historians

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Q 1 General Knowledge Historians

Who is called the Father of Modern History?

A

Herodotus

B

Thucydides

C

Leopold von Ranke

D

Edward Gibbon

View answer & explanation Ans: Leopold von Ranke

Correct Answer: Leopold von Ranke

Leopold von Ranke is considered the father of modern history for introducing source-based, scientific history writing.

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Archaeology

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Q 6 General Knowledge Archaeology

Who is considered the father of archaeological excavation?

A

Heinrich Schliemann

B

William Flinders Petrie

C

William Cunnington

D

Sir Arthur Evans

View answer & explanation Ans: William Flinders Petrie

Correct Answer: William Flinders Petrie

Sir William Flinders Petrie is often called the father of modern archaeological excavation for his systematic approach and methods.

Q 11 General Knowledge Archaeology

Archaeology is the study of:

A

Human kinds

B

Past things

C

Animals

D

Plants

View answer & explanation Ans: Past things

Correct Answer: Past things

Archaeology is the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Q 16 General Knowledge Archaeology

Which field of archaeology would most likely be interested in ancient pre-literate societies around the world?

A

Classical archaeology

B

Historical archaeology

C

Prehistoric archaeology

D

Primatologist

View answer & explanation Ans: Prehistoric archaeology

Correct Answer: Prehistoric archaeology

Prehistoric archaeology focuses on the study of the past before the invention of writing.

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Ancient India

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Q 7 General Knowledge Ancient India

Which Indian king converted his religion from Hinduism to Buddhism?

A

Chandragupta Maurya

B

Samudragupta

C

Ashoka the Great

D

Harshavardhana

View answer & explanation Ans: Ashoka the Great

Correct Answer: Ashoka the Great

Following the Kalinga War, Emperor Ashoka underwent a profound transformation and converted to Buddhism.

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World History

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Q 8 General Knowledge World History

The Magna Carta was signed between which parties?

A

King John and the Barons of England

B

King Henry VIII and the Parliament

C

King Richard and the Nobles

D

King Edward and the Church

View answer & explanation Ans: King John and the Barons of England

Correct Answer: King John and the Barons of England

Magna Carta was a royal charter of rights agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede in 1215 to make peace with a group of rebel barons.

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Literature

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Q 14 General Knowledge Literature

Firdausi, the author of Shah Namah, was the poet-laureate in the court of:

A

Mahmud Ghaznavi

B

Muhammad Ghauri

C

Qutb-ud-Din Aibak

D

Iltutmish

View answer & explanation Ans: Mahmud Ghaznavi

Correct Answer: Mahmud Ghaznavi

The Persian poet Ferdowsi was the author of the epic Shahnameh and lived in the court of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni.

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Topic Section

Music

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Q 18 General Knowledge Music

Khayal music system was introduced by:

A

Tansen

B

Swami Haridas

C

Amir Khusrau

D

Mir Taqi Mir

View answer & explanation Ans: Amir Khusrau

Correct Answer: Amir Khusrau

Amir Khusrau is widely credited with the introduction and development of the Khayal style of music in the Indian subcontinent.

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Topic Section

History

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Q 24 General Knowledge History

Sultan Alp Arslan belonged to which dynasty?

A

Ghaznavid Dynasty

B

Seljuk Dynasty

C

Ottoman Dynasty

D

Timurid Dynasty

View answer & explanation Ans: Seljuk Dynasty

Correct Answer: Seljuk Dynasty

Alp Arslan was the second Sultan of the Seljuk Empire and is famous for his victory at the Battle of Manzikert.

Subject 2

Pakistan Studies

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Topic Section

Mughal Empire

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Q 2 Pakistan Studies Mughal Empire

Emperor Akbar initiated Deen-e-Ilahi in 1582 from which city?

A

Fatehpur Sikri

B

Lahore

C

Agra

D

Delhi

View answer & explanation Ans: Fatehpur Sikri

Correct Answer: Fatehpur Sikri

Emperor Akbar established the syncretic religion Deen-e-Ilahi in 1582 at his capital, Fatehpur Sikri.

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Topic Section

Indus Valley Civilization

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Q 3 Pakistan Studies Indus Valley Civilization

Harappa Civilization belongs to which age?

A

Stone Age

B

Iron Age

C

Bronze Age

D

Copper Age

View answer & explanation Ans: Bronze Age

Correct Answer: Bronze Age

The Indus Valley Civilization, including Harappa, is categorized as a Bronze Age society.

Q 10 Pakistan Studies Indus Valley Civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily discovered through excavations led by:

A

R.D. Banerji

B

Sir John Marshall

C

Alexander Cunningham

D

Mortimer Wheeler

View answer & explanation Ans: Sir John Marshall

Correct Answer: Sir John Marshall

Sir John Marshall, as the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India, oversaw the excavations that discovered the Indus Valley Civilization.

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Topic Section

Ancient Civilizations

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Q 4 Pakistan Studies Ancient Civilizations

Which is the only civilization in Pakistan that belongs to the Neolithic Era?

A

Harappan Civilization

B

Gandhara Civilization

C

Mehrgarh Civilization

D

Indus Valley Civilization

View answer & explanation Ans: Mehrgarh Civilization

Correct Answer: Mehrgarh Civilization

Mehrgarh is one of the earliest sites with evidence of farming and herding in South Asia, dating back to the Neolithic era.

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Topic Section

Islamic Reform Movements

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Q 5 Pakistan Studies Islamic Reform Movements

The Faraizi Movement was started in which year?

A

1819

B

1830

C

1849

D

1856

View answer & explanation Ans: 1819

Correct Answer: 1819

Haji Shariatullah founded the Faraizi Movement in 1818 to reform Muslim practices, with 1819 being the widely accepted historical inception point.

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Topic Section

Archaeology

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Q 12 Pakistan Studies Archaeology

Sirkap Palace is located near which ancient city?

A

Taxila

B

Mohenjo-daro

C

Harappa

D

Mehrgarh

View answer & explanation Ans: Taxila

Correct Answer: Taxila

Sirkap is a significant archaeological site located near the ancient city of Taxila in Pakistan.

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Topic Section

History Of Pakistan

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Q 13 Pakistan Studies History Of Pakistan

Who was the first Civil Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan?

A

Ayub Khan

B

Iskander Mirza

C

Yahya Khan

D

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

View answer & explanation Ans: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

Correct Answer: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto became the first civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan in 1971.

Q 15 Pakistan Studies History Of Pakistan

After the partition of India in 1947, when was the first election of the Punjab Assembly held in Pakistan?

A

1947

B

1951

C

1954

D

1957

View answer & explanation Ans: 1951

Correct Answer: 1951

The first provincial elections in the Punjab after the independence of Pakistan were held in 1951.

Q 19 Pakistan Studies History Of Pakistan

Islamabad was declared the capital of Pakistan during the era of which leader?

A

Liaquat Ali Khan

B

Iskander Mirza

C

Ayub Khan

D

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

View answer & explanation Ans: Ayub Khan

Correct Answer: Ayub Khan

Islamabad was declared the capital of Pakistan in 1959 during the presidency of General Ayub Khan.

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Topic Section

Constitution Of Pakistan

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Q 17 Pakistan Studies Constitution Of Pakistan

What is the share of each province in the Senate of Pakistan?

A

14 seats each

B

23 seats each

C

25 seats each

D

24 seats each

View answer & explanation Ans: 23 seats each

Correct Answer: 23 seats each

Each of the four provinces of Pakistan has 23 seats in the Senate, for a total of 92 provincial seats.

Subject 3

Everyday Science

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Topic Section

Evolution

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Q 9 Everyday Science Evolution

What does the 'Out of Africa' term mean?

A

Theory of Human Evolution

B

Theory of Human Charter

C

Theory of Bang

D

Theory of Fire

View answer & explanation Ans: Theory of Human Evolution

Correct Answer: Theory of Human Evolution

The 'Out of Africa' theory states that modern humans originated in Africa before migrating across the world.

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Topic Section

Biology

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Q 20 Everyday Science Biology

What is the largest part of the human brain?

A

Cerebellum

B

Brainstem

C

Thalamus

D

Cerebrum

View answer & explanation Ans: Cerebrum

Correct Answer: Cerebrum

The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain and is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.

Subject 4

Islamic Studies

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Topic Section

Islamic Scholars

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Q 21 Islamic Studies Islamic Scholars

How many books did Shah Waliullah Dehlawi write in total?

A

21

B

35

C

51

D

61

View answer & explanation Ans: 51

Correct Answer: 51

Shah Waliullah Dehlawi was a prolific scholar who is credited with writing approximately 51 books.

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Topic Section

Seerah

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Q 22 Islamic Studies Seerah

Which Muslim treaty is known as the Magna Carta of Islam?

A

Treaty of Hudaibiya

B

Constitution of Medina

C

Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

D

Pact of Umar RA

View answer & explanation Ans: Constitution of Medina

Correct Answer: Constitution of Medina

The Constitution of Medina, drafted by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is often referred to as the Magna Carta of Islam for establishing rights and responsibilities.

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Topic Section

Islamic History

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Q 23 Islamic Studies Islamic History

Abdul Malik ibn Marwan introduced which currency in 693 AD?

A

Dinar

B

Dirham

C

Riyal

D

Taka

View answer & explanation Ans: Dinar

Correct Answer: Dinar

Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan reformed the Islamic monetary system and introduced the gold Dinar in 693 AD.

Q 25 Islamic Studies Islamic History

After Imam Hussain (RA), who from the Prophet's (PBUH) family confronted the Umayyads in Kufa?

A

Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (AS)

B

Muhammad ibn Hanafiyyah

C

Zaid ibn Ali (AS)

D

Mukhtar al-Thaqafi

View answer & explanation Ans: Zaid ibn Ali (AS)

Correct Answer: Zaid ibn Ali (AS)

Zaid ibn Ali, the grandson of Imam Hussain (RA), led an uprising against the Umayyad Caliphate in Kufa.

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