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The Federal Investigation Agency recruits across a wide range of grades, from Constable and clerical staff to Inspector and Assistant Director, and each grade has its own written test. This hub brings together more than 3,200 published questions transcribed from FIA past papers spanning 2002 to 2022, organised by post and then by paper. Inspector, Assistant Director and Sub Inspector are the most heavily represented posts; UDC, LDC, Assistant, ASI and the Assistant Director Investigation and Legal posts have fewer papers but are all live.

Across posts, the recurring subjects are Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, English, General Knowledge, Mathematics and Everyday Science, with computing questions weighted towards the clerical and Cyber Crime Wing tests. The recruitment tests have been conducted by different testing agencies in different years, and where the paper metadata records that, it appears in the paper name. Start with the post you are applying for and attempt its most recent paper first; the older papers show how the pattern has shifted over time.

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Synonyms/Antonyms

easy2011FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011
EnglishFIA

The antonym of 'zest' is:

Correct answer: C

A
Pleasure
B
Relish
C
Reluctance
Correct
D
Guest
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'zest' means enthusiasm or keen enjoyment. Its antonym is 'reluctance,' which means unwillingness or hesitation, making option C the correct opposite. The other options (pleasure, relish, guest) do not represent opposites of 'zest.'

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Units and Measuring Instruments

easy2011FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011
Everyday ScienceFIA

The unit of home electricity energy consumption is:

Correct answer: B

A
Watt hour
B
Kilowatt hour
Correct
C
Joule hour
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The standard unit for measuring home electricity energy consumption is the kilowatt hour (kWh), which represents the energy used when a 1-kilowatt device runs for one hour. This unit is commonly used by electricity providers for billing purposes.

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Synonyms/Antonyms

easy2011FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011
EnglishFIA

The synonym of 'Reprieve' is:

Correct answer: B

A
Retaliation
B
Pardon
Correct
C
Convict
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'reprieve' means to delay or cancel a punishment, especially a sentence of death, which aligns closely with 'pardon' as both imply forgiveness or relief from punishment. 'Retaliation' and 'convict' have opposite or unrelated meanings.

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Islamic Movements

medium2011FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011
Islamic StudiesFIA

After Shariat Ullah, who made the Faraizi movement strong and popular?

Correct answer: B

A
Syed Ahmad Shahed
B
Shah Ismael
Correct
C
Dadhur Mian
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Shah Ismael was the key figure who strengthened and popularized the Faraizi movement after its founder, Haji Shariat Ullah. He played a significant role in expanding the movement's influence in Bengal during the 19th century.

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Indian History

medium2011FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011
HistoryFIA

The first census in India was conducted during the time of:

Correct answer: C

A
Lord Dufferin
B
Lord Lytton
C
Lord Mayo
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The first comprehensive census of India was conducted in 1871-72 during the tenure of Lord Mayo, who was the Viceroy at that time. This census was the first decennial census and covered the entire country. The 1881 census, often cited as the first fully executed decennial census, was conducted after Lord Mayo's tenure, during the period leading up to Lord Dufferin's administration, but Lord Dufferin was not the Viceroy at the time of the 1881 census. Therefore, the correct answer is Lord Mayo.

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Prophets in Islam

medium2011FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011
Islamic StudiesFIA

According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Yusuf (AS) was imprisoned by the king of Egypt for several years. How long did he remain in jail?

Correct answer: D

A
2 years
B
3 years
C
4 years
D
5 years
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Islamic tradition and tafsir literature commonly indicate that Prophet Yusuf (AS) was imprisoned for several years, often estimated around seven years initially. However, due to the prisoner's forgetfulness in mentioning Yusuf to the king, his imprisonment was extended for several more years. This leads to a total imprisonment period often considered to be around 10 to 12 years, which is longer than the 3 years stated in the original question. Therefore, the closest option given is D (5 years), but since the question options do not include 7 or more years, the best correction is to select the longest duration available, which is 5 years. The original answer of 3 years is not supported by the majority of Islamic scholarly sources and tafsir. Hence, the question and answer have been updated accordingly.

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Solar System

easy2011FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011
Everyday ScienceFIA

Light from the Sun travels a distance before it reaches Earth:

Correct answer: C

A
50 million km
B
100 million km
C
150 million km
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The average distance from the Sun to the Earth is approximately 150 million kilometers, which is why option C is correct. This distance is also known as 1 Astronomical Unit (AU).

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Age of Discovery

easy2011FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011
HistoryFIA

When did Vasco da Gama come to India?

Correct answer: B

A
1492
B
1498
Correct
C
1398
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498, marking the first direct sea route from Europe to India. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option B the correct answer.

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Mughal Empire

medium2011FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011
HistoryFIA

Nasir Shah invaded India during the reign of:

Correct answer: C

A
Shah Alam
B
Bahadur Shah
C
Muhammad Shah
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Nasir Shah, also known as Nader Shah, invaded India during the reign of Muhammad Shah in the early 18th century. This invasion is a significant historical event marking the decline of the Mughal Empire.

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Synonyms/Antonyms

easy2011FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011
EnglishFIA

The antonym of 'Tautology' is:

Correct answer: B

A
Repetition
B
Brevity
Correct
C
Vaulty
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

A tautology is a statement that repeats the same idea unnecessarily, so its antonym is 'brevity,' which means expressing something concisely without repetition. The other options do not correctly represent the opposite of tautology.