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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?

A
UK
B
USA
C
China
D
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?

A
Bhule Shah
B
Waris Shah
C
Fazal Shah
D
None of these
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'?

A
Prod
B
Perdu
C
Tiredness
D
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?

A
3800
B
4200
C
4400
D
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:

A
Cement
B
Sugar
C
Textile
D
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"?

A
I.H. Qureshi
B
Munshi Lala Gee
C
Fazal Muqeem
D
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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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Water Resources

easy2002FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002
Pakistan StudiesFIA

What is the oldest barrage in Pakistan?

A
Kotri Barrage
B
Taunsa Barrage
C
Guddu Barrage
D
Sukkur Barrage
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:

A
Telecommunication
B
Oil Exploration
C
Shipping
D
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:

A
John Dalton
B
Francis Bacon
C
Thomas Hardy
D
Charles Dickens
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?

A
Drunk
B
Abstainer
C
Teetotaler
D
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.