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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Networking and Internet
Who invented the World Wide Web (WWW) with Robert Cailliau?
Correct answer: B
Tim Berners-Lee, along with Robert Cailliau, invented the World Wide Web. He is widely recognized as the primary inventor of the WWW, making option B correct.
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Computing history
Abacus was the first ___?
Correct answer: C
The abacus is considered the first mechanical calculator because it uses physical beads to perform arithmetic operations, predating electronic calculators and computers.
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Cricket World Cup 2019
Who bowled the super over for England in the 2019 Cricket World Cup?
Correct answer: B
Jofra Archer bowled the super over for England in the 2019 Cricket World Cup final against New Zealand, helping England secure their first World Cup title.
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Eye anatomy
What is the innermost part of the eye?
Correct answer: A
The innermost part of the eye is the retina, which contains photoreceptor cells that detect light and send signals to the brain. The pupil is the opening that allows light in, and the iris is the colored part controlling the pupil size.
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General Knowledge (Dam & Geography)
Bhasha Dam has a storage capacity of ____ MAF.
Correct answer: C
Bhasha Dam has a storage capacity of approximately 6.2 million acre-feet (MAF), making option C the correct choice. The other options do not match the known capacity of the dam.
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Rivers of the world (Colorado River)
The "Colorado River" is located in ____?
Correct answer: A
The Colorado River is a major river located in the United States, primarily flowing through the southwestern region. Therefore, the correct answer is USA.
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Networking and Internet
Which symbol is used to divide an email address into two parts?
Correct answer: A
The '@' symbol is used in email addresses to separate the local part (username) from the domain part, effectively dividing the email into two parts.
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Deserts of Pakistan (Derawar Fort)
In which desert is the Derawar Fort located?
Correct answer: A
Derawar Fort is located in the Cholistan Desert of Pakistan, making option A the correct answer. The Cholistan Desert is known for this historic fort, distinguishing it from the Thar and Thal deserts.
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Islamic foundations
Islam is based on?
Correct answer: C
Islam is fundamentally based on the Quran, which is the holy book, and the Sunnah, which comprises the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. These two sources form the primary foundation of Islamic beliefs and laws.
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MS Word/Formatting shortcuts
How can you access the font size tool on the formatting toolbar?
Correct answer: A
The font size tool in many word processors, including MS Word, can be accessed using the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + P, which opens the font size dialog box. Ctrl + S is the shortcut for saving a document, so option C is incorrect.
