FIA Assistant Director Past Papers

The United Nations officially recognizes six working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Therefore, the correct answer is 6.

Twelve men take 6 hours, so total work = 12 × 6 = 72 man-hours. After 1 hour, 12 men complete 12 man-hours, leaving 60 man-hours. Now 20 men work on the remaining 60 man-hours, so time needed = 60 ÷ 20 = 3 hours. However, the options do not include 3 hours as the correct answer for the remaining time after the first hour. Rechecking: After 1 hour, work done = 12 men × 1 hour = 12 man-hours. Remaining work = 72 - 12 = 60 man-hours. With 20 men working, time = 60 ÷ 20 = 3 hours. The correct answer is 3 hours, which corresponds to option A, not C. Therefore, correct_answer should be A.

The number series follows the pattern where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 3 and then subtracting 3. Specifically: 3 × 3 - 3 = 6, 6 × 3 - 3 = 15, 15 × 3 - 3 = 42, 42 × 3 - 3 = 123, and 123 × 3 - 3 = 366. Therefore, the missing number in the series is 42, which corresponds to option C.

Italy is famously recognized on the world map for its distinctive boot-like shape, often described as a long shoe. None of the other options have a similar shape or are commonly described this way.

The word 'bleak' means cold, desolate, or lacking in warmth and cheer. The opposite is 'bright,' which conveys light, cheerfulness, and positivity. Therefore, option C is the correct antonym.

Canada is one of the world's largest producers of uranium, historically ranking among the top producers globally. France and South Africa produce uranium but not at the scale of Canada. 'None of these' is incorrect since Canada is listed as an option.

The sentence is a third conditional, which refers to a hypothetical past situation and its possible past result. The correct form is 'If they had bought new batteries, their torch would have worked better.' Option C uses the past perfect tense 'had bought,' which is appropriate here.

The correct preposition to use with 'impression' in this context is 'under.' The phrase 'under the impression' means to believe something that is not true, which fits the sentence perfectly.

The headquarters of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is located in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the recognized global center for the organization.

Let the original cost price be 100. With 20% profit, the original selling price is 120. After a 25% increase, the new selling price is 120 × 1.25 = 150. The new profit is 25%, so the new cost price must satisfy: new cost price × 1.25 = 150, giving new cost price = 120. The increase in cost price is from 100 to 120, which is a 20% increase. However, this contradicts the options, so let's re-examine: The original profit is 20%, so SP1 = CP × 1.20. After a 25% increase in selling price, SP2 = SP1 × 1.25 = CP × 1.20 × 1.25 = CP × 1.5. The new profit is 25%, so SP2 = new CP × 1.25. Equate: new CP × 1.25 = CP × 1.5 → new CP = (CP × 1.5)/1.25 = CP × 1.2, which is a 20% increase in cost price. Therefore, the percentage increase in cost price is 20%. The correct answer is A, not B. Correction made accordingly.