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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Synonyms
What is a synonym of 'Misanthrope'?
Correct answer: D
A misanthrope is a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind. None of the options (idealist, positivist, pessimist) correctly synonymize misanthrope. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.
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History and Generations of Computers
What was the first electronic computer called?
Correct answer: A
ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was the first general-purpose electronic digital computer, completed in 1945. It is widely recognized as the first electronic computer, making option A correct.
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Twitter founders
Who is the founder of Twitter?
Correct answer: D
Twitter was co-founded by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, Evan Williams, and Noah Glass, making 'All of the above' the correct answer as it includes all key founders.
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Agriculture (Rabi crops)
Which of the following is a Rabi crop?
Correct answer: A
Mustard is a Rabi crop grown in the winter season, while maize and cotton are typically Kharif crops grown in the summer. Therefore, mustard is correctly identified as a Rabi crop.
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Hajj and Umrah
What is Istelam?
Correct answer: C
Istelam is the act of greeting or saluting the Hajre Aswad (Black Stone) during the Tawaf around the Kaaba. It involves saying 'Salam' (peace) to the Hajre Aswad, not kissing it directly. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Salam to Hajre Aswad'.
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Books about Pakistan
Who wrote the book "Making of Pakistan"?
Correct answer: A
K K Aziz is the author of the book "Making of Pakistan," which is a well-known historical account of the creation of Pakistan. The other options are not associated with this book.
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Lakes
The largest saltwater lake in the world is?
Correct answer: A
The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed inland body of water on Earth, classified as the largest saltwater lake in the world due to its size and salinity. The other options are smaller lakes or reservoirs and do not surpass the Caspian Sea in size.
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Synonyms
What is the synonym of 'Solace'?
Correct answer: A
The word 'solace' means comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness, making 'Comfort' the correct synonym.
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Nobel Prize (women scientists)
Which of the following women scientists won the Nobel Prize twice?
Correct answer: B
Marie Curie is the only woman scientist who has won the Nobel Prize twice, once in Physics (1903) and once in Chemistry (1911).
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Acronyms (CBR)
CBR stands for __________?
Correct answer: B
CBR stands for California Bearing Ratio, which is a penetration test for evaluating the subgrade strength of roads and pavements. The other options are incorrect or unrelated to the acronym CBR in this context.
