Lower Division Clerk (LDC) is the most junior clerical post in this bank. This page holds 122 published questions from two papers held on 14 and 15 December 2021. The 15 December paper is complete at 100 questions; the 14 December paper is a partial transcription of 22.
The LDC paper is a general-knowledge screening test with a slight lean towards Islamic Studies, which is the largest subject here, followed by Pakistan Studies, Geography and Computer Science. Unusually for FIA papers, there is very little English: only four questions in the set. Instead the paper tests basic computing and MS Office, reflecting the clerical nature of the job. A block of Religious Studies questions, covering comparative religion rather than Islamic doctrine, also appears. The level is matric. Candidates who find the Inspector or Sub Inspector papers daunting will find this one a more comfortable place to start, and the complete 15 December paper makes a good first full mock.
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Islamic scholars
Al-Muwatta is written by?
Correct answer: A
Al-Muwatta is a famous collection of hadith and Islamic jurisprudence compiled by Imam Malik. Therefore, the correct answer is Imam Malik.
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Geography (Pakistan)
Bhasha Dam has a storage capacity of ____ MAF.
Correct answer: C
Bhasha Dam has a storage capacity of approximately 6.2 million acre-feet (MAF), making option C the correct choice. This is a well-documented figure in official sources related to Pakistan's water infrastructure.
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Mughal Empire
قلعہ اٹک کو کس مغل بادشاہ نے تعمیر کروایا تھا؟
Correct answer: A
قلعہ اٹک کو مغل بادشاہ اکبر نے 1581ء میں تعمیر کروایا تھا تاکہ وہ شمال مغربی سرحدوں کی حفاظت کر سکے۔ یہ قلعہ مغل دور کی اہم فوجی تعمیرات میں سے ایک ہے۔
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Pakistan deserts
In which desert is the Derawar Fort located?
Correct answer: A
Derawar Fort is located in the Cholistan Desert of Pakistan. It is a prominent historical fort situated in this desert region, making option A the correct answer.
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Islam (Five pillars)
How many basic pillars of Islam are there?
Correct answer: B
The basic pillars of Islam are five in number, known as the Five Pillars of Islam, which are fundamental acts of worship and practice in the Islamic faith.
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Islamic knowledge
What is the meaning of the word "Quran"?
Correct answer: A
The word "Quran" means "the recitation" or "that which is recited frequently." It is derived from the Arabic root q-r-ʼ, which relates to reading or reciting. Therefore, option A, "Frequently Recited," is the correct meaning.
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Prophet biography
What is the name of the camel on which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled?
Correct answer: C
The camel on which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled is named Qaswa. This is well-documented in Islamic history and traditions.
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Islamic basics
Islam is based on?
Correct answer: C
Islam is based on the Quran, which is the holy book, and the Sunnah, which refers to the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. These form the primary sources of Islamic law and guidance.
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Pakistan geography (Salt Range)
Which is the highest peak of the Salt Range?
Correct answer: C
Sakaser is the highest peak in the Salt Range of Pakistan, reaching an elevation of about 1,522 meters. K-2 and Nanga Parbat are much higher peaks but are located in the Karakoram and Himalaya ranges, respectively, not the Salt Range.
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Quran (moral guidance)
Which outcome best reflects the Quran as a source of moral clarity rather than ritual identity?
Correct answer: A
Option A correctly reflects the Quran as a source of moral clarity because it emphasizes ethical decisions guided by Quranic values, which aligns with moral guidance rather than mere ritual identity. The other options focus on ritualistic aspects or are irrelevant.
