FIA Assistant Director Paper 2011

According to Islamic tradition and historical accounts, Hazrat Yosuf (Joseph) AS and his father Hazrat Yaqoob (Jacob) AS were reunited after a separation of approximately 40 years. This period includes the time Hazrat Yosuf was taken to Egypt and the years before their reunion.

The word 'zest' means enthusiasm or keen enjoyment. Its antonym is 'reluctance,' which means unwillingness or hesitation, making option C the correct opposite. The other options (pleasure, relish, guest) do not represent opposites of 'zest.'

The standard unit for measuring home electricity energy consumption is the kilowatt hour (kWh), which represents the energy used when a 1-kilowatt device runs for one hour. This unit is commonly used by electricity providers for billing purposes.

The word 'reprieve' means to delay or cancel a punishment, especially a sentence of death, which aligns closely with 'pardon' as both imply forgiveness or relief from punishment. 'Retaliation' and 'convict' have opposite or unrelated meanings.

Shah Ismael was the key figure who strengthened and popularized the Faraizi movement after its founder, Haji Shariat Ullah. He played a significant role in expanding the movement's influence in Bengal during the 19th century.

The first comprehensive census of India was conducted in 1871-72 during the tenure of Lord Mayo, who was the Viceroy at that time. This census was the first decennial census and covered the entire country. The 1881 census, often cited as the first fully executed decennial census, was conducted after Lord Mayo's tenure, during the period leading up to Lord Dufferin's administration, but Lord Dufferin was not the Viceroy at the time of the 1881 census. Therefore, the correct answer is Lord Mayo.

Islamic tradition and tafsir literature commonly indicate that Prophet Yusuf (AS) was imprisoned for several years, often estimated around seven years initially. However, due to the prisoner's forgetfulness in mentioning Yusuf to the king, his imprisonment was extended for several more years. This leads to a total imprisonment period often considered to be around 10 to 12 years, which is longer than the 3 years stated in the original question. Therefore, the closest option given is D (5 years), but since the question options do not include 7 or more years, the best correction is to select the longest duration available, which is 5 years. The original answer of 3 years is not supported by the majority of Islamic scholarly sources and tafsir. Hence, the question and answer have been updated accordingly.

The average distance from the Sun to the Earth is approximately 150 million kilometers, which is why option C is correct. This distance is also known as 1 Astronomical Unit (AU).

Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498, marking the first direct sea route from Europe to India. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option B the correct answer.

Nasir Shah, also known as Nader Shah, invaded India during the reign of Muhammad Shah in the early 18th century. This invasion is a significant historical event marking the decline of the Mughal Empire.