FIA ASI Paper 14-12-2021 is a FIA ASI recruitment paper from 2021. This page lists the 40 questions transcribed from it, each with the answer key highlighted and an explanation reviewed by a validator before publishing.
Attempt the paper in order to get a feel for how the examiner mixed subjects, then use the post page to compare it with other years of the same post. Where the answer key was disputed, the explanation says so.
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Keyboard keys
F1 to F12 keys are called ____?
Correct answer: A
The keys labeled F1 through F12 on a keyboard are known as function keys because they perform specific functions depending on the software or operating system in use.
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Pillars of Islam
What is the 5th pillar of Islam?
Correct answer: C
The 5th pillar of Islam is Hajj, which is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once if they are able. Namaz (prayer), Roza (fasting), and Zakat (almsgiving) are other pillars but not the fifth.
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Pakistan awards - Nishan-i-Haider
Who was the first person in Pakistan to receive the Nishan-i-Haider?
Correct answer: B
Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed was the first recipient of the Nishan-i-Haider, Pakistan's highest military award for bravery. He was honored posthumously for his actions during the 1965 war with India.
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Synonyms
What is a synonym of 'Accolade'?
Correct answer: C
An accolade is a form of praise or an award given as a mark of approval or recognition. Therefore, both 'Approval' and 'Award' are correct synonyms, making option C the best choice.
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City former names
Lyallpur is the old name of _____?
Correct answer: A
Lyallpur was the former name of Faisalabad, a major city in Pakistan. The city was renamed Faisalabad in 1979 in honor of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.
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Battles of Islam (Ghazwat)
Ghazwa e Uhud occurred in which Hijri year?
Correct answer: B
The Battle of Uhud (Ghazwa e Uhud) took place in the 3rd year after Hijra (3 AH), specifically on 7 Shawwal 3 AH, which corresponds to 19 March 625 CE. This is well documented in historical and Islamic sources, including Wikipedia and Islamic scholarly articles. Therefore, the correct answer is B (3 Hijri).
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Acronyms
IBM stands for what?
Correct answer: D
IBM stands for International Business Machines, which is the correct full form of the acronym IBM.
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Synonyms
What is a synonym of 'Analyse'?
Correct answer: A
The word 'Analyse' means to examine something in detail, so 'Examine' is the correct synonym. The other options do not have the same meaning.
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Pakistan provinces
Which is the smallest province of Pakistan by area?
Correct answer: A
Sindh is the smallest province of Pakistan by area, smaller than Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Punjab. Therefore, option A is correct.
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PIA - aviation history
When was the first international flight of PIA taken?
Correct answer: B
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) took its first international flight on 25 May 1953, flying from Karachi to London. This marks the beginning of PIA's international operations, making option B the correct answer.
