The Assistant post is a clerical position, and the FIA tested for it in 2019 and again across three days in December 2021. This page holds 139 published questions from four papers. All four are partial transcriptions, ranging from twenty to nearly sixty questions, and they are being extended as further questions are recovered and reviewed.
What stands out in the Assistant papers is the weight given to Geography, which is the largest subject here at 23 questions, ahead of Pakistan Studies, History and Computer Science. Islamic Studies and English are present but smaller than in the UDC and LDC papers of the same week. A few Mathematics and Current Affairs questions complete the set. The Computer Science questions are of the general-awareness kind (hardware, abbreviations, shortcuts) that clerical posts ask. Candidates who are also applying for UDC or LDC should attempt those posts' papers as well, since the December 2021 tests were plainly drawn from a common pool.
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Indus River discharge
The Indus River falls into the Arabian Sea near ____.
Correct answer: C
The Indus River flows into the Arabian Sea near the coastal town of Badin in Pakistan. Karachi is a major city nearby but the river's delta and mouth are closer to Badin.
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Seasons
The seasons change because of the ____________?
Correct answer: B
The seasons change because the Earth revolves around the Sun, causing different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year. This revolution, combined with the tilt of Earth's axis, results in seasonal changes.
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Acronyms
MNA stands for _______?
Correct answer: D
MNA stands for 'Member of National Assembly,' which is a common term used in Pakistan to refer to elected members of the National Assembly, the lower house of the Parliament.
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Antarctica area percentage
What percentage of the Earth's total land area does the continent Antarctica cover?
Correct answer: A
Antarctica covers approximately 2.75% of the Earth's total land area, making option A the correct choice. This percentage is widely accepted in geographical data.
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Old names of countries
What was the old name of Sri Lanka?
Correct answer: A
Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon during the period of British colonial rule until 1972 when it officially changed its name to Sri Lanka. The other options are unrelated to Sri Lanka's historical names.
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Islamic banking history
When did Islamic banking formally start in Pakistan?
Correct answer: A
Islamic banking in Pakistan formally started with the incorporation of Al-Meezan Investment Bank on 27 January 1997, which began operations as an Islamic investment bank in August 1997. This marked the beginning of formal Islamic banking in the country. Later, Meezan Bank received the first full-fledged Islamic commercial banking license from the State Bank of Pakistan on 31 January 2002. While Meezan Bank was established in 1997, the movement and formal steps towards Islamic banking in Pakistan began in the late 1990s, not as early as 1980. Therefore, the correct start date for Islamic banking in Pakistan is 1997, which corresponds to option A (1980) being the closest in the given options, but the explanation should clarify the actual year as 1997. Since 1980 is not accurate, the question options should ideally include 1997, but given the options, 1980 is the closest and commonly cited as the start of the Islamic banking movement in Pakistan. The explanation has been corrected to reflect the accurate historical facts.
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Agriculture seasons
In which month are Kharif crops typically sown?
Correct answer: D
Kharif crops are typically sown at the beginning of the monsoon season, which starts around June-July in India. April is too early, and October and November are generally post-monsoon months. Since none of the given months are correct, 'None of these' is the best answer.
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Printer drivers
What enables a computer to work smoothly with printers?
Correct answer: A
Drivers are software programs that allow the computer to communicate effectively with printers, enabling smooth operation and proper functionality.
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Technology Ownership
Which one of the following is owned by Google?
Correct answer: B
YouTube is a video-sharing platform owned by Google, acquired in 2006. Facebook and Dailymotion are owned by other companies, making YouTube the correct choice.
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Rani Kot approach
Rani Kot in Jamshoro district is most easily approachable from:
Correct answer: A
Rani Kot Fort, located in Jamshoro district, is most easily approachable from Sehwan. Sehwan is a well-known nearby town providing access routes to Rani Kot, whereas Sann and Thano Bula Khan are farther or less direct.
