FIA Assistant Past Papers

The Battle of Badr (Ghazwa e Badar) took place in the 2nd year after Hijrah (2 AH). It occurred on the 17th of Ramadan in 2 AH, which corresponds to 13 March 624 CE. Therefore, the correct answer is A (2 Hijri).

ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was the first general-purpose electronic digital computer, completed in 1945. IBM and Apple are companies, not specific early computers, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

Sputnik 1, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth, marking the beginning of the space age.

According to recent data from the Pew Research Center (2024-2025), Christians make up approximately 29% to 31% of the global population. The most accurate estimate is around 31%, which aligns closely with option C (31.11%). The other options (41.11% and 21.11%) are not supported by current demographic studies. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Rohtas Fort near Jhelum was built by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century as a military fortification. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option B correct.

A misanthrope is a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind. None of the options (idealist, positivist, pessimist) correctly synonymize misanthrope. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.

ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was the first general-purpose electronic digital computer, completed in 1945. It is widely recognized as the first electronic computer, making option A correct.

Twitter was co-founded by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, Evan Williams, and Noah Glass, making 'All of the above' the correct answer as it includes all key founders.

Mustard is a Rabi crop grown in the winter season, while maize and cotton are typically Kharif crops grown in the summer. Therefore, mustard is correctly identified as a Rabi crop.

Istelam is the act of greeting or saluting the Hajre Aswad (Black Stone) during the Tawaf around the Kaaba. It involves saying 'Salam' (peace) to the Hajre Aswad, not kissing it directly. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Salam to Hajre Aswad'.