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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Pomology
"Pomology" is a branch of science that deals with:
Correct answer: B
Pomology is the branch of science that deals with the study and cultivation of fruits, making option B the correct answer. It focuses on fruit growing and management.
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Articles of Faith
Who is in charge of taking the life of living beings?
Correct answer: C
In Islamic belief, Hazrat Izraeel is the angel responsible for taking the souls of living beings at the time of their death, making option C correct.
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Inventions and Inventors
Can you name the inventor of the safety pin?
Correct answer: A
Walter Hunt is credited with inventing the safety pin in 1849. He designed it as a simple fastening device with a spring mechanism and a clasp to cover the sharp point, making it safe to use.
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Modals
I have made up my mind that I ---------------resign this job.
Correct answer: C
The correct modal verb to express a firm decision or obligation in this context is 'must'. 'Ought' suggests advice, 'must to' is grammatically incorrect, and 'must have to' is redundant. Therefore, 'must' fits best in the sentence.
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Inventions and Inventors
Who invented the method of manufacturing steel from iron?
Correct answer: D
The method of manufacturing steel from iron, specifically the Bessemer process, was invented by Henry Bessemer, who is not listed among the options. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.
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Prepositions
My father found it difficult to accede ------------ my request.
Correct answer: A
The verb 'accede' is correctly followed by the preposition 'to' when meaning to agree to or give consent to a request, demand, or treaty. The phrase 'accede to my request' is the correct and idiomatic usage. The other options ('of', 'about', 'by') are incorrect in this context.
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Percentages
The price of a car is Rs. 3,25,000. It was insured for 85% of its price. The car was completely damaged in an accident, and the insurance company paid 90% of the insured amount. What was the difference between the price of the car and the amount received?
Correct answer: C
The car's price is Rs. 3,25,000. It was insured for 85% of its price, which is Rs. 2,76,250. The insurance company paid 90% of the insured amount, which is Rs. 2,48,625. The difference between the car's price and the amount received is Rs. 3,25,000 - Rs. 2,48,625 = Rs. 76,375. This matches option C, so the correct answer is C.
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Percentages
Ali sold a table for Rs 800 which he bought for Rs 1000. What is his percentage loss?
Correct answer: A
Ali bought the table for Rs 1000 and sold it for Rs 800, so the loss is Rs 200. The percentage loss is (Loss / Cost Price) × 100 = (200 / 1000) × 100 = 20%.
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Prepositions
A large number of colleges are affiliated ----------- the Punjab University.
Correct answer: A
The correct preposition to use with 'affiliated' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'affiliated with' means officially connected or associated with, which fits the sentence meaning.
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Cotton
Among the world's largest cotton-growing countries, Pakistan stands at what number?
Correct answer: A
Pakistan is generally ranked as the third largest cotton-growing country in the world, after China and India. Therefore, option A (Three) is correct.
