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FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012 is a FIA Assistant Director recruitment paper from 2012. This page lists the 98 questions transcribed from it, each with the answer key highlighted and an explanation reviewed by a validator before publishing.

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Seerah

easy2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
Islamic StudiesFIA

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) died on:

Correct answer: A

A
8 June 632
Correct
B
7 June 633
C
9 June 632
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) passed away on 8 June 632 CE, which corresponds to 12 Rabi' al-Awwal in the Islamic calendar. This date is widely accepted by historians and Islamic scholars.

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Prophets in Islam

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Islamic StudiesFIA

What was the height of Hazrat Adam (AS) according to Islamic tradition?

Correct answer: B

A
80 feet
B
90 feet
Correct
C
100 feet
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

According to authentic Islamic hadiths found in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, Prophet Adam (AS) was created with a height of sixty cubits, which is approximately 90 feet. It is also mentioned that people have been decreasing in stature since Adam's creation. This is a well-established narration in Islamic tradition, confirming that the height of 90 feet is the commonly accepted figure.

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Vocabulary

easy2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
EnglishFIA

The waiter told us that the pasta ---------- is a penne with a basil-mushroom sauce. I am going to order that.

Correct answer: D

A
Dujor
B
Abjure
C
Secret
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The sentence requires a word that fits the context of describing a pasta dish. None of the options 'Dujor', 'Abjure', or 'Secret' correctly fit the blank. 'Dujor' is not a recognized English word, 'Abjure' means to renounce, and 'Secret' does not fit grammatically here. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct choice.

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Ghaznavids

medium2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
HistoryFIA

Which Hindu Shahi ruler immolated himself after being defeated by Mahmud Ghaznavi?

Correct answer: A

A
Jaypal
Correct
B
Laalshah
C
Both
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Historical records, including accounts from the Battle of Peshawar in 1001, confirm that Jayapala, the Hindu Shahi ruler, was defeated and captured by Mahmud Ghaznavi. Following his release, Jayapala immolated himself in a funeral pyre due to the humiliation of defeat. There is no credible historical evidence that Laalshah (Lalliya) immolated himself after defeat by Mahmud Ghaznavi. Thus, the correct answer is Jayapala.

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International Court of Justice

medium2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
Pakistan StudiesFIA

From 1954 to 1961, which Pakistani served as a member of the International Court of Justice in The Hague?

Correct answer: A

A
Sir Muhammad Zafarulla Khan
Correct
B
Ghazanfar Khan
C
Bhutto
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan served as a judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague from 1954 to 1961, making option A correct. He was the first Asian judge at the ICJ and a prominent Pakistani diplomat.

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Islamic History

medium2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
Islamic StudiesFIA

Bait Rizwan was the place where revenge was taken for whom?

Correct answer: A

A
Hazrat Usman RA
Correct
B
Hazrat Umar RA
C
Hazrat Ali RA
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Bait Rizwan was the site of the Battle of Bait al-Rizwan where the followers of Hazrat Usman (RA) sought to avenge his assassination. Therefore, the revenge was taken for Hazrat Usman (RA).

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United Nations

medium2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
Current AffairsFIA

In which year was the resolution "Uniting for Peace" adopted by the UN General Assembly?

Correct answer: A

A
1950
Correct
B
1956
C
1960
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The 'Uniting for Peace' resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1950 to enable the General Assembly to act when the Security Council fails to maintain peace due to vetoes by permanent members.

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British India

medium2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
HistoryFIA

What was the August Offer?

Correct answer: C

A
A proposal made by the British Government
B
It was a promise of the expansion of the viceroy's Executive Council
C
Both A and B
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The August Offer was a proposal made by the British Government in 1940 during British India, which included a promise to expand the Viceroy's Executive Council to include more Indian members. Therefore, both statements A and B are correct.

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Pakistan Resolution

easy2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
Pakistan StudiesFIA

The Pakistan Resolution was?

Correct answer: A

A
Political Foundation of Pakistan
Correct
B
Geographical Foundation of Pakistan
C
Both
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Pakistan Resolution, passed in 1940, is considered the political foundation of Pakistan as it formally demanded the creation of separate states for Muslims in British India, leading to the eventual establishment of Pakistan.

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Percentages

easy2012FIA Assistant Director Paper 2012
MathematicsFIA

What is 63% of 257?

Correct answer: A

A
2.25
Correct
B
3.25
C
4.25
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

To find 63% of 257, convert 63% to decimal (0.63) and multiply by 257. 0.63×257=15.757=2.25. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, 2.25.