FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

Agro-based industries are those that use agricultural products as raw materials. Dairy farms produce milk and related products from agriculture, making option B correct. Woodwork, carpets, and iron work are not primarily agro-based industries.

Handicrafts are typically produced in small-scale, home-based settings, which is characteristic of cottage industries. Cement, sugar, and textile industries are usually large-scale and industrial, not cottage industries.

The founder of the Scout Movement is Robert Baden-Powell, who established the movement in the early 20th century. The correct spelling is 'Baden Powell,' not 'Beden Powell.'

The word 'sumptuous' means lavish or splendid. None of the options A (Frequent), B (Partial), or C (Registered) are true antonyms of 'sumptuous'. Therefore, the correct answer is D, 'None of these'.

The sequence is: 8, 2, 7, 9, 16, 25, ?. Observing the pattern from the fourth term onward, each term is the sum of the two preceding terms: 9 = 2 + 7, 16 = 7 + 9, 25 = 9 + 16. This is a Fibonacci-type pattern starting from the third term. Therefore, the next term should be 16 + 25 = 41. Among the options, 41 corresponds to option A, making it the correct answer.

A 'monolith' typically refers to a single large block or entity, often used metaphorically to describe a large, unified organization that is slow to change. Options A, C, and D do not correctly define 'monolith.'

The United Kingdom was the first country to introduce competitive examinations for the selection of public servants, notably with the establishment of the British Civil Service examination system in the 19th century. This system served as a model for many other countries.

Sohni Mahiwal is a famous Punjabi folk tale, but it was not written by Bhule Shah, Waris Shah, or Fazal Shah. The story is part of oral tradition and does not have a single known author, so 'None of these' is the correct answer.

The word 'lassitude' means a state of physical or mental weariness; tiredness. Therefore, the synonym 'Tiredness' (option C) is the correct answer.

The L.C.M of 25, 30, 35, and 40 is 4200. Calculating the prime factors and taking the highest powers gives 2^3 × 3 × 5^2 × 7 = 4200.