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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Islamic History
Who led Muslim forces during the Crusades?
Correct answer: B
Salahudin Ayubi (Saladin) was the Muslim leader who famously led forces against the Crusaders during the Crusades, notably recapturing Jerusalem in 1187. The other options were prominent figures but not leaders during the Crusades.
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Indian Geography
Dum Dum International Airport is in:
Correct answer: B
Dum Dum International Airport is located in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India. Therefore, option B is correct.
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Economics
Illegal commercial activities which go unrecorded are termed as:
Correct answer: D
Illegal commercial activities that are not recorded in official accounts are commonly referred to as the 'Black Economy' or 'Black Market.' This term accurately describes unreported or illicit economic activities, making option D correct.
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Agriculture
The period of the Rabi season is:
Correct answer: A
The Rabi cropping season in Pakistan typically starts with sowing in the autumn months of October and November and continues through the winter. The harvesting period generally extends until May. Therefore, the full period of the Rabi season is best represented by October to May, making option A the most accurate choice. While the active growing and harvesting months are often considered January to May, the season officially begins with sowing in October.
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Regulatory Bodies
SECP is the regulatory authority of:
Correct answer: A
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing the stock market and corporate sector in Pakistan. Therefore, option A, 'Stock Market,' is correct.
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Famous Paintings
The legendary painting "Mona Lisa" is the creation of?
Correct answer: C
The legendary painting "Mona Lisa" was created by Leonardo da Vinci, a renowned Italian Renaissance artist. This is a well-established fact in art history.
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Historical Monuments
"Rohatas Fort" is situated near Jhelum. It was built by:
Correct answer: C
Rohatas Fort near Jhelum was built by Sher Shah Suri, not Akbar. Sher Shah Suri was known for constructing several forts and roads during his reign in the 16th century.
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Macroeconomics
What is the effect of "Deficit Financing" on the economy?
Correct answer: D
Deficit financing involves the government spending more than its revenue, often by borrowing or printing money, which can increase the money supply and lead to inflation. Therefore, the correct effect of deficit financing on the economy is inflation.
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Financial Markets
New York's Wall Street is a market of:
Correct answer: D
Wall Street in New York is famously known as the center of the stock market and financial industry, making 'stocks' the correct answer.
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Universities in Pakistan
Animal Husbandry University (University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences) is located at:
Correct answer: A
The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), commonly referred to as Animal Husbandry University, is located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest veterinary institutions in Asia and has its main campus in Lahore. The university also has sub-campuses in Jhang, Narowal, and Pattoki, but its headquarters and primary campus are in Lahore. Therefore, the correct answer is A (Lahore).
