Which FIA posts have past papers here?

Nine at present: Inspector, Assistant Director, Sub Inspector, Assistant Director Investigation, UDC, Assistant, LDC, ASI and Assistant Director Legal and Investigation. Each post page lists its papers by year and batch. Constable papers are in preparation and will appear once they have been reviewed.

Which subjects do FIA tests cover?

It varies by post, but Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, English and General Knowledge appear in nearly every paper. Inspector papers add substantial Mathematics and Everyday Science. Clerical papers add MS Office and computing. Assistant Director papers include Current Affairs and, in some years, questions on the FIA Act.

How were the past papers collected and checked?

Papers were transcribed question by question, tagged with the post, year and batch, and each question was reviewed by a validator before being published. Where a question in the original paper had a disputed or missing answer, it was corrected from a reference source or left unpublished rather than shown with a guess.

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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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Civil Service Examinations

medium2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Pakistan StudiesFIA

Which country was the first to introduce competitive examinations for the selection of public servants?

Correct answer: A

Correct

USA

China

Japan

Explanation and memory cue

The United Kingdom was the first country to introduce competitive examinations for the selection of public servants, notably with the establishment of the British Civil Service examination system in the 19th century. This system served as a model for many other countries.

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Punjabi Literature

easy2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Pakistan StudiesFIA

Who wrote Sohni Mahiwal?

Correct answer: D

Bhule Shah

Waris Shah

Fazal Shah

None of these

Correct

Explanation and memory cue

Sohni Mahiwal is a famous Punjabi folk tale, but it was not written by Bhule Shah, Waris Shah, or Fazal Shah. The story is part of oral tradition and does not have a single known author, so 'None of these' is the correct answer.

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Vocabulary

easy2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Pakistan StudiesFIA

What is the synonym of 'Lassitude'?

Correct answer: C

Prod

Perdu

Tiredness

Correct

Fiddle

Explanation and memory cue

The word 'lassitude' means a state of physical or mental weariness; tiredness. Therefore, the synonym 'Tiredness' (option C) is the correct answer.

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Number Theory

easy2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Pakistan StudiesFIA

What is the L.C.M of 25, 30, 35, and 40?

Correct answer: B

3800

4200

Correct

4400

None of these

Explanation and memory cue

The L.C.M of 25, 30, 35, and 40 is 4200. Calculating the prime factors and taking the highest powers gives 2^3 × 3 × 5^2 × 7 = 4200.

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Economy

easy2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Pakistan StudiesFIA

The biggest industry of Pakistan is:

Correct answer: C

Cement

Sugar

Textile

Correct

None of these

Explanation and memory cue

The textile industry is the largest industry in Pakistan, contributing significantly to the country's economy and exports. Cement and sugar are important industries but not as large as textiles.

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Indian Independence Movement

easy2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Pakistan StudiesFIA

Who is the author of "India Wins Freedom"?

Correct answer: D

I.H. Qureshi

Munshi Lala Gee

Fazal Muqeem

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Correct

Explanation and memory cue

"India Wins Freedom" is an autobiographical account written by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a prominent freedom fighter and scholar. Hence, option D is correct.

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Geography of Pakistan

easy2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Pakistan StudiesFIA

What is the oldest barrage in Pakistan?

Correct answer: D

Kotri Barrage

Taunsa Barrage

Guddu Barrage

Sukkur Barrage

Correct

Explanation and memory cue

The oldest barrage in Pakistan is the Sukkur Barrage, originally known as Lloyd Barrage. It was constructed during the British Raj from 1923 to 1932 on the Indus River near Sukkur in Sindh. It is the earliest barrage among the options listed and remains a key structure for irrigation and flood control in Pakistan. Kotri Barrage, completed in 1955, is much newer compared to Sukkur Barrage.

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Companies

easy2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Pakistan StudiesFIA

"Etisalat" is a company of:

Correct answer: A

Telecommunication

Correct

Oil Exploration

Shipping

None of these

Explanation and memory cue

Etisalat is a well-known telecommunications company that provides mobile and internet services, primarily in the Middle East and Africa. Therefore, the correct category for Etisalat is Telecommunication.

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English Literature

easy2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Pakistan StudiesFIA

Famous English novel "A Tale of Two Cities" was written by:

Correct answer: D

John Dalton

Francis Bacon

Thomas Hardy

Charles Dickens

Correct

Explanation and memory cue

"A Tale of Two Cities" is a famous English novel written by Charles Dickens, known for its historical setting during the French Revolution.

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Alcohol Consumption

easy2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Pakistan StudiesFIA

One who never takes strong drinks is called a/an?

Correct answer: C

Drunk

Abstainer

Teetotaler

Correct

None of these

Explanation and memory cue

A 'teetotaler' is a person who completely abstains from alcoholic drinks. This term specifically refers to someone who never takes strong drinks, making option C the correct answer.