FIA Assistant Paper 15-12-2021 is a FIA Assistant recruitment paper from 2021. This page lists the 20 questions transcribed from it, each with the answer key highlighted and an explanation reviewed by a validator before publishing.
Attempt the paper in order to get a feel for how the examiner mixed subjects, then use the post page to compare it with other years of the same post. Where the answer key was disputed, the explanation says so.
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Synonyms
What is a synonym of 'itinerary'?
Correct answer: A
An itinerary is a planned route or journey, so its synonym is 'Plan'. 'Logbook' and 'Blog' do not mean the same as itinerary, so 'All of the above' is incorrect.
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Place names (Dhaka)
Dhaka was formerly called ______.
Correct answer: A
Dhaka was formerly spelled as 'Dacca' during the British colonial period, making option A correct. The other options are incorrect spellings or irrelevant.
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Zakat nisab (gold)
What is the nisab of zakat for gold?
Correct answer: A
The nisab of zakat for gold is traditionally 7.5 tolas, which is equivalent to 87.48 grams. This is the minimum amount of gold one must possess before zakat becomes obligatory.
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Hajj and Umrah
Who was the first Ameer e Hajj in 9th Hijri?
Correct answer: D
The title 'Ameer e Hajj' refers to the leader of the Hajj pilgrimage. Historical records do not clearly identify Hazrat Abu Bakr RA, Hazrat Ali RA, or Hazrat Umar RA as the first Ameer e Hajj in the 9th Hijri year. Therefore, 'None of these' is the most accurate answer among the options provided.
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Acronym (AJK)
What does AJK stand for?
Correct answer: A
AJK stands for Azad Jammu and Kashmir, which is the official name of the region. Option A correctly reflects this full name, while option B is incomplete, and option C is incorrect because both A and B are not simultaneously correct.
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Idioms and Phrases
What is the meaning of the idiom 'cake and pie'?
Correct answer: D
The phrase 'cake and pie' is not a recognized idiom in English with the meaning 'very easy to eat.' None of the provided options correctly define a known idiom involving 'cake and pie.' Therefore, 'None of these' is the most accurate choice.
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Networking and Internet
Who is known as the father of E-mail?
Correct answer: A
Ray Tomlinson is credited with inventing email in 1971 by implementing the first networked email system on ARPANET, making him known as the father of email.
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Human body temperature
Normal human body temperature 98.6°F corresponds to _______?
Correct answer: A
Normal human body temperature is approximately 98.6°F, which corresponds to 37°C. This is the widely accepted average temperature for a healthy adult.
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Pakistan military awards
What is the lowest military operation award of Pakistan?
Correct answer: C
The lowest military operation award of Pakistan for gallantry is the Tamgha-i-Basalat. It is awarded for acts of valor, courage, or devotion to duty. The highest military award is the Nishan-e-Haider. Tamgha-e-Risalat is not a recognized military award in Pakistan. Official government documents and the Ministry of Defence Yearbook confirm that Tamgha-i-Basalat is among the lower-level military awards for gallantry, making option C the correct answer.
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High peaks in Pakistan
How many peaks in Pakistan are higher than 8000 meters?
Correct answer: B
Pakistan has six peaks higher than 8000 meters, including K2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum II, and Gasherbrum III (sometimes counted). The most commonly accepted count is six 8000-meter peaks in Pakistan.
