Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) is a post in the investigative stream, one grade below Sub Inspector. The FIA tested for it on three days in December 2021, and this page holds 115 published questions from those three papers, dated 14, 15 and 21 December. All three are partial transcriptions and will grow as further questions are recovered.
The ASI papers spread their questions across an unusually wide set of subjects. Islamic Studies and Pakistan Studies lead, but Computer Science, English and Geography follow closely, and there are small clusters of Economics, Biology, Current Affairs and History, plus a scattering of MS Office, Chemistry and Earth Science. No single subject exceeds twenty questions. That breadth means topic-by-topic revision is less effective here than for other posts; a candidate is better served by attempting the papers as mixed sets and reading every explanation. The ASI and Sub Inspector papers from the same December 2021 cycle are close relatives and should be practised together.
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Planetary Science
Which planet is known for its beautiful rings?
Correct answer: B
Saturn is famously known for its prominent and beautiful ring system, which is the most extensive and visible among the planets in our solar system. Jupiter and Uranus also have rings, but they are faint and less noticeable.
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User Interface
The _________ displays the name of every computer user on the computer.
Correct answer: B
The welcome screen in most operating systems displays the names of all user accounts available on the computer, allowing users to select their profile to log in. This matches option B, making it the correct answer.
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Programming Languages
Which tag is used to underline text in HTML?
Correct answer: D
The correct HTML tag to underline text is <u>. Since none of the given options (B, C, D) represent the <u> tag, the correct answer is 'None of these'.
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Antonyms
What is the antonym of 'drought'?
Correct answer: A
The antonym of 'drought' (a prolonged period of dryness) is 'surplus', which implies an excess or abundance, often of water or resources. The other options do not represent opposites of drought.
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Quranic Studies
How many surahs are named after Prophets in the Quran?
Correct answer: B
There are exactly 6 Surahs in the Quran named after Prophets: Surah Muhammad(PBUH), Surah Yunus, Surah Hud, Surah Yusuf, Surah Ibrahim and Surah Nuh.
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Quranic Revelation
The major part of the Holy Quran was revealed at what time?
Correct answer: B
The majority of the Holy Quran was revealed during the night, as is well-documented in Islamic tradition, particularly during the month of Ramadan and the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr).
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Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
What is the ruling of Namaz-e-Tarawih?
Correct answer: A
Namaz-e-Tarawih is a Sunnah prayer performed during the nights of Ramadan after Isha prayer. It is not obligatory (Farz) or Wajib, but highly recommended as a Sunnah practice.
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Geography (Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra)
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra is located in?
Correct answer: A
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is located in Kamra, which is near Attock in Punjab, Pakistan. Therefore, option A (Attock) is the correct location.
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International trade (Pakistan trading partners)
Which country is the largest trading partner of Pakistan?
Correct answer: B
China is currently the largest trading partner of Pakistan, with significant trade volumes in goods and services, surpassing other countries like the USA and Japan. This is due to strong economic ties and projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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Afterlife in Islam
How many doors (gates) of Hell are there according to Islamic teachings?
Correct answer: D
According to Islamic teachings, the Hellfire (Jahannam) has seven gates. This is explicitly mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Hijr (15:44): "Indeed, Hellfire is a place of ambush, a dwelling for the transgressors, wherein they will remain for ages [unending]. They will not taste therein [any] coolness or drink except scalding water and [foul] purulence - an appropriate recompense." The verse states that Hell has seven gates, each assigned to different groups of sinners. This is supported by various Islamic scholarly interpretations and Hadith literature that describe the seven levels or gates of Hell, each with different punishments for different types of sinners. Therefore, the correct answer is D (7).
