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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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Number Theory, HCF and LCM

medium2020FIA Assistant Director Paper 2020
MathematicsFIA

Which number will complete the following number series? 3, 6, 15, ___, 123, 366

Correct answer: C

A
34
B
59
C
42
Correct
D
60
Explanation and memory cue

The number series follows the pattern where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 3 and then subtracting 3. Specifically: 3 × 3 - 3 = 6, 6 × 3 - 3 = 15, 15 × 3 - 3 = 42, 42 × 3 - 3 = 123, and 123 × 3 - 3 = 366. Therefore, the missing number in the series is 42, which corresponds to option C.

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Geography (World maps)

easy2020FIA Assistant Director Paper 2020
General KnowledgeFIA

On the map of the world, which country appears as a long shoe?

Correct answer: A

A
Italy
Correct
B
Malta
C
Croatia
D
Moldova
Explanation and memory cue

Italy is famously recognized on the world map for its distinctive boot-like shape, often described as a long shoe. None of the other options have a similar shape or are commonly described this way.

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World Resources/Economy

easy2020FIA Assistant Director Paper 2020
General KnowledgeFIA

Which country is the biggest producer of uranium in the world?

Correct answer: C

A
France
B
South Africa
C
Canada
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Canada is one of the world's largest producers of uranium, historically ranking among the top producers globally. France and South Africa produce uranium but not at the scale of Canada. 'None of these' is incorrect since Canada is listed as an option.

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Grammar (Conditionals)

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English LanguageFIA

If they ___ new batteries, their torch would have worked better.

Correct answer: C

A
bought
B
would buy
C
had bought
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence is a third conditional, which refers to a hypothetical past situation and its possible past result. The correct form is 'If they had bought new batteries, their torch would have worked better.' Option C uses the past perfect tense 'had bought,' which is appropriate here.

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Grammar (Prepositions)

easy2020FIA Assistant Director Paper 2020
English LanguageFIA

He is French! For some reason, I was ___ the impression that he was Italian.

Correct answer: A

A
under
Correct
B
in
C
with
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The correct preposition to use with 'impression' in this context is 'under.' The phrase 'under the impression' means to believe something that is not true, which fits the sentence perfectly.

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International Organizations

easy2020FIA Assistant Director Paper 2020
General KnowledgeFIA

The headquarters of the Red Cross is in:

Correct answer: D

A
London
B
New York
C
Berlin
D
Geneva
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The headquarters of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is located in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the recognized global center for the organization.

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World Leaders

easy2020FIA Assistant Director Paper 2020
General KnowledgeFIA

Who is Nicolas Sarkozy?

Correct answer: C

A
German Chancellor
B
Canadian President
C
French President
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Nicolas Sarkozy served as the President of France from 2007 to 2012, making option C the correct answer. He was not the German Chancellor or Canadian President, and thus options A and B are incorrect.

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Countries (Armed forces)

easy2020FIA Assistant Director Paper 2020
General KnowledgeFIA

Which of the following countries has no armed forces?

Correct answer: C

A
Niger
B
Nigeria
C
Iceland
Correct
D
Latvia
Explanation and memory cue

Iceland is known for having no standing army or armed forces. It relies on a coast guard and has defense agreements with other countries, unlike Niger, Nigeria, and Latvia, which all maintain armed forces.

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Vocabulary (Synonyms)

easy2020FIA Assistant Director Paper 2020
English LanguageFIA

Which word means the same as 'adamant'?

Correct answer: A

A
Obstinate
Correct
B
Conservative
C
Consistent
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'adamant' means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind, which is synonymous with 'obstinate'. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

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International Organizations

easy2020FIA Assistant Director Paper 2020
General KnowledgeFIA

The permanent secretariat of SAARC is established at:

Correct answer: A

A
Kathmandu
Correct
B
Dhaka
C
Delhi
D
Islamabad
Explanation and memory cue

The permanent secretariat of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is the official headquarters where the organization's administrative functions are carried out.