Lower Division Clerk (LDC) is the most junior clerical post in this bank. This page holds 122 published questions from two papers held on 14 and 15 December 2021. The 15 December paper is complete at 100 questions; the 14 December paper is a partial transcription of 22.
The LDC paper is a general-knowledge screening test with a slight lean towards Islamic Studies, which is the largest subject here, followed by Pakistan Studies, Geography and Computer Science. Unusually for FIA papers, there is very little English: only four questions in the set. Instead the paper tests basic computing and MS Office, reflecting the clerical nature of the job. A block of Religious Studies questions, covering comparative religion rather than Islamic doctrine, also appears. The level is matric. Candidates who find the Inspector or Sub Inspector papers daunting will find this one a more comfortable place to start, and the complete 15 December paper makes a good first full mock.
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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.
