FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011 is a FIA Assistant Director recruitment paper from 2011. This page lists the 97 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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Historical Publications
When did the first edition of Assarul Sanadeed appear?
Correct answer: B
The first edition of Assarul Sanadeed was published in 1845, not 1846. Therefore, option B is correct. Assarul Sanadeed is a historical work documenting the heritage and forts of Punjab.
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Islamic Taxation
The land tax imposed on non-Muslim cultivators and landlords was known as:
Correct answer: B
Khiraj was the land tax imposed on non-Muslim cultivators and landlords in Islamic states. Jizya was a tax on non-Muslim individuals, Khums was a tax on certain gains, and 'None of these' is incorrect.
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Medieval Indian History and Delhi Sultanate
Who was the Afghan ruler of India whose administrative system was emulated by the British?
Correct answer: B
Sher Shah Suri was the Afghan ruler of India known for his efficient administrative system, including reforms in revenue collection and the introduction of the Rupiya currency, which the British later emulated during their rule.
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Medieval Indian History and Delhi Sultanate
The coin Rupia was first issued by:
Correct answer: A
Sher Shah Suri was the first to issue the coin called Rupia in the Indian subcontinent during his reign in the 16th century. This coin later influenced the currency systems in the region.
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Synonyms/Antonyms
The synonym of 'Maim' is:
Correct answer: D
The word 'maim' means to wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged or lame. Therefore, the synonym 'Lame' correctly matches the meaning of 'maim'.
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Astronomy
The Sun is a:
Correct answer: D
The Sun is a star because it is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, producing energy through nuclear fusion. It is not a planet, comet, or satellite.
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Geography of Pakistan
On which river is the Baghlihar Dam being constructed by Indians?
Correct answer: B
Baghlihar Dam is constructed on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Therefore, the correct answer is Chenab.
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Biographical History
When did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan become the Chief Justice?
Correct answer: D
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was a prominent educator and reformer, not a chief justice. None of the years listed correspond to him becoming chief justice, as he never held that position.
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Macroeconomics
Which was the biggest economy in the world in 2010?
Correct answer: A
In 2010, the United States had the largest economy in the world by nominal GDP, surpassing other countries such as Japan, China, and India.
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Astronomical Units
A unit of length equal to the average distance between the Earth and the Sun is called?
Correct answer: D
An Astronomical Unit (AU) is defined as the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, approximately 149.6 million kilometers. The other options refer to different astronomical distance measures or concepts.
