FIA LDC Paper 15-12-2021 is a FIA LDC recruitment paper from 2021. This page lists the 100 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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Pillars of Islam
How many basic pillars of Islam are there?
Correct answer: B
There are five basic pillars of Islam, which are fundamental acts of worship and the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice. These pillars are Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
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Islamic literature
Who wrote Al-Muwatta?
Correct answer: A
Al-Muwatta is a famous collection of hadith and Islamic jurisprudence compiled by Imam Malik. It is one of the earliest and most respected works in Islamic literature, making Imam Malik the correct author.
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Antonyms
What is the word opposite in meaning to 'embezzle'?
Correct answer: B
The word 'embezzle' means to steal or misappropriate funds. The opposite would be to 'compensate,' which means to make amends or pay back, thus reversing the act of taking unlawfully. Option A ('misappropriate') is a synonym, not an antonym.
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Salt Range peaks
Which is the highest peak of the Salt Range?
Correct answer: C
Sakaser is the highest peak in the Salt Range, reaching an elevation of about 1,522 meters. K-2 and Nanga Parbat are much higher peaks but located in the Karakoram and Himalayas, respectively, not in the Salt Range.
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Islamic vocabulary
What is the meaning of the word "Quran"?
Correct answer: A
The word "Quran" is derived from the Arabic root meaning "to recite" and is commonly translated as "the Recitation" or "Frequently Recited." This reflects the nature of the Quran as a text meant to be recited regularly.
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Pakistan History (Attock Fort)
قلعہ اٹک کو کس مغل بادشاہ نے تعمیر کروایا تھا؟
Correct answer: A
قلعہ اٹک کو مغل بادشاہ اکبر نے 1581 میں تعمیر کروایا تھا تاکہ وہ راہِ ہند کی حفاظت کر سکے۔ بابر نے یہ قلعہ تعمیر نہیں کروایا بلکہ اکبر نے اس کی تعمیر کا حکم دیا تھا۔
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United Nations
Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations (UNO)?
Correct answer: A
Trygve Lie was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving from 1946 to 1952. Dag Hammarskjold was the second Secretary-General, and Kurt Waldheim served later as the fourth. Therefore, option A is correct.
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World leaders (USA presidents)
Barack Obama was the ____ President of the USA?
Correct answer: B
Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States, serving two terms from 2009 to 2017. This is a well-documented historical fact.
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Quranic Studies
Which outcome best reflects the Quran as a source of moral clarity rather than ritual identity?
Correct answer: A
Option A correctly reflects the Quran as a source of moral clarity because it emphasizes ethical decisions guided by Quranic values, which goes beyond mere ritual practice or identity. The other options focus on ritualistic or superficial engagement without moral impact.
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MS Office help features
Microsoft Office provides help in many ways. Which of these is one of them?
Correct answer: D
Microsoft Office provides help through multiple features including the Help menu, the Office Assistant, and the 'What is this?' tool, so all options listed are correct.
