FIA Assistant Director Past Papers

The oldest barrage in Pakistan is the Sukkur Barrage, originally known as Lloyd Barrage. It was constructed during the British Raj from 1923 to 1932 on the Indus River near Sukkur in Sindh. It is the earliest barrage among the options listed and remains a key structure for irrigation and flood control in Pakistan. Kotri Barrage, completed in 1955, is much newer compared to Sukkur Barrage.

Etisalat is a well-known telecommunications company that provides mobile and internet services, primarily in the Middle East and Africa. Therefore, the correct category for Etisalat is Telecommunication.

"A Tale of Two Cities" is a famous English novel written by Charles Dickens, known for its historical setting during the French Revolution.

A 'teetotaler' is a person who completely abstains from alcoholic drinks. This term specifically refers to someone who never takes strong drinks, making option C the correct answer.

The sequence consists of perfect squares of prime numbers: 2²=4, 3²=9, 5²=25, 7²=49, 11²=121, 13²=169, 17²=289, 19²=361. The missing numbers correspond to 7²=49 and 23²=529. Since 529 is not among the options, the first missing number is 49, which is option A.

The Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC) in Taxila, Pakistan, was established under the 3rd Five Year Plan with technical and financial cooperation from the government of the People's Republic of China. It started operations in 1971 and was supported by China in its initial setup and subsequent expansions. This is confirmed by official government sources and the HMC's own historical records. Therefore, the correct answer is China (option A), not the UK.

One hectare is exactly equal to 2.47 acres, which is a standard unit conversion in land measurement.

A 'Blue chip' stock refers to shares of well-established, financially sound companies with a long-standing record of reliable earnings and often regular dividend payments. These stocks are considered low-risk investments due to their stability, strong market position, and consistent performance. The term originates from poker, where blue chips have the highest value. Blue chip stocks are highly sought after and typically included in major stock market indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the S&P 500.

Depreciation is the accounting term for the fall in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear, usage, or obsolescence. It is a systematic, non-cash allocation of the cost of a tangible fixed asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset's gradual loss in value. This matches the expense with the revenue generated by the asset and provides tax benefits. Therefore, option C, 'Depreciation,' is the correct answer.

The sentence implies that his knowledge was insufficient for the job. 'Inadequate' precisely means not enough or insufficient, making it the best choice. 'Incomplete' suggests missing parts but doesn't directly imply insufficiency, and 'Ineffectual' means ineffective, which is less appropriate here. 'All of the above' is incorrect because not all options fit well.