Assistant Director Investigation is an officer-grade post advertised separately from the general Assistant Director cadre, and its written test was held on 24 July 2022 in two batches. This page holds 180 published questions from those two papers. The distinguishing feature of this test is that a substantial share of it is about the agency itself: 27 questions on the FIA Act and another eleven on Pakistan and FIA knowledge, covering the agency's history, structure, wings and legal powers.
The remainder is General Knowledge (the largest subject, at 60 questions), English Language at the graduate level, Mathematics and a General Science block. There is no separate Islamic Studies or Pakistan Studies section in these papers, which sets them apart from every other FIA post here. Four model papers from the 2019 cycle are in preparation and will be added once reviewed. If you are applying for this post, the FIA Act questions are the highest-value practice on the site, because they are tested nowhere else at this density.
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Vocabulary
Synonym of Trepidation:
Correct answer: A
The word 'trepidation' means a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen. Therefore, 'Fear' is the correct synonym among the options provided.
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Supercomputers
Which country's supercomputer has become the fastest in the world as of 2024?
Correct answer: B
As of the latest November 2024 TOP500 supercomputer rankings, the fastest supercomputer in the world is El Capitan, located at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the United States. It achieved a Linpack performance of 1.742 exaflops, making it the world's most powerful supercomputer. Frontier, also in the United States, ranks second. Therefore, the correct answer is 'A' (The United States). The original explanation incorrectly stated that Frontier is in China and that China hosts the fastest supercomputer, which is factually incorrect.
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Sound
Sound waves cannot travel through:
Correct answer: C
Sound waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through because they propagate via particle vibrations. A vacuum lacks particles, so sound cannot travel through it.
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Sequences and Series
Sum of 4 arithmetic means between 18 and 3 is:
Correct answer: C
To find the sum of 4 arithmetic means between 18 and 3, we consider the arithmetic sequence formed by 6 terms: 18, four arithmetic means, and 3. The common difference d = (3 - 18) / 5 = -3. The four arithmetic means are 15, 12, 9, and 6. Their sum is 15 + 12 + 9 + 6 = 42. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (42).
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International Summits
Where was the 47th G7 summit held from June 11 to 13, 2021?
Correct answer: A
The 47th G7 summit was held in the United Kingdom from June 11 to 13, 2021. This is a well-documented fact, making option A the correct answer.
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Criminal Procedure
Power of arrest without warrant has been entrusted to ___ under the FIA Act.
Correct answer: C
Under the FIA Act, the power of arrest without a warrant is typically entrusted to a Sub-Inspector, who has the authority to arrest suspects during investigations. Constables and Assistant Sub-Inspectors generally do not have this power independently.
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Grammar
I am ___ sure of it as you are.
Correct answer: D
The correct phrase is 'I am as sure of it as you are.' The word 'as' is essential in this comparative structure to indicate equality. None of the options provided (Quit, At, Very) correctly complete the phrase. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' since 'as' is missing from the options.
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Current Leaders
Who is the current president of Sri Lanka?
Correct answer: D
As of mid-2024, the current president of Sri Lanka is Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is not listed among the options. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.
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Vocabulary
A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen is called a:
Correct answer: B
A pessimist is someone who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen, which matches the definition given in the question. Patricide refers to the act of killing one's father, and an optimist is someone who expects the best outcome.
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Prepositions
Somebody burnt the trash here. It can't be Sheena because she cares ___ the environment pretty much.
Correct answer: C
The correct preposition to use with 'cares' in this context is 'about'. The phrase 'cares about the environment' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.
