FIA Assistant Paper 13-12-2021 is a FIA Assistant recruitment paper from 2021. This page lists the 40 questions transcribed from it, each with the answer key highlighted and an explanation reviewed by a validator before publishing.
Attempt the paper in order to get a feel for how the examiner mixed subjects, then use the post page to compare it with other years of the same post. Where the answer key was disputed, the explanation says so.
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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.
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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.
