FIA Assistant Director Paper 2002

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing the stock market and corporate sector in Pakistan. Therefore, option A, 'Stock Market,' is correct.

The legendary painting "Mona Lisa" was created by Leonardo da Vinci, a renowned Italian Renaissance artist. This is a well-established fact in art history.

Rohatas Fort near Jhelum was built by Sher Shah Suri, not Akbar. Sher Shah Suri was known for constructing several forts and roads during his reign in the 16th century.

Deficit financing involves the government spending more than its revenue, often by borrowing or printing money, which can increase the money supply and lead to inflation. Therefore, the correct effect of deficit financing on the economy is inflation.

Wall Street in New York is famously known as the center of the stock market and financial industry, making 'stocks' the correct answer.

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), commonly referred to as Animal Husbandry University, is located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest veterinary institutions in Asia and has its main campus in Lahore. The university also has sub-campuses in Jhang, Narowal, and Pattoki, but its headquarters and primary campus are in Lahore. Therefore, the correct answer is A (Lahore).

According to Islamic jurisprudence, the nisab (minimum threshold) for zakat on sheep and goats is 40 heads. If the number of sheep and goats is less than 40, no zakat is due. Once the number reaches 40, zakat becomes obligatory, starting with one sheep or goat for 40 to 120 animals, increasing with larger numbers. Therefore, sheep and goats less than 40 are zakat free, making option D (40) the correct answer.

Acupuncture is a traditional medical practice that originated in China thousands of years ago, involving the insertion of needles at specific points on the body to relieve pain and treat various conditions.

The word 'adversary' means an opponent or enemy, which matches option B. The other options do not correctly define 'adversary'.

Tanda Dam was built in 1965 on the Kurram River. Therefore, option D is correct.