PPSC Past Paper CURATOR (BS-17) 2025

PAPER 191 – CURATOR (BS-17), Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, 17H2025, 08/2025, 22.06.2025 (PPSC PAST PAPER 2025)

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

A. Mehrgarh Civilization
B. Gandhara Civilization
C. Mohenjo-daro Civilization
D. Indus Valley Civilization
Correct answer is: A. Mehrgarh Civilization
Mehrgarh, located in Balochistan, is a Neolithic site dating back to 7000 BCE, representing early farming and settlement.

The Farazi Movement was started in which year?

A. 1819
B. 1830
C. 1849
D. 1856
Correct answer is: A. 1819
Haji Shariatullah started the Farazi Movement in 1819 to reform Muslim practices in Bengal. He returned from Hajj and launched it in the region.

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

A. Fatehpur Sikri
B. Lahore
C. Agra
D. Delhi
Correct answer is: A. Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar introduced Deen-e-Ilahi in 1582 at Fatehpur Sikri, his capital at that time, to merge the best elements of all religions.

Harappa Civilization belongs to which age?

A. Stone Age
B. Iron Age
C. Bronze Age
D. Copper Age
Correct answer is: C. Bronze Age
Harappan or Indus Valley Civilization belongs to the Bronze Age (3300–1300 BCE), known for bronze tools and urban planning.

Who is called the Father of Modern History?

A. Herodotus
B. Thucydides
C. Leopold von Ranke
D. Edward Gibbon
Correct answer is: C. Leopold von Ranke
Leopold von Ranke is considered the Father of Modern History because he emphasized primary sources, evidence-based writing, and objectivity in historiography.
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