Assistant Director Legal and Investigation is an officer-grade post that the FIA advertised in 2019 alongside the general Assistant Director cadre. This page holds the 99 published questions of its 2019 paper. Despite the word Legal in the title, the paper as transcribed here is a general screening test, not a law paper; questions on statutes or procedure do not appear in it.
Pakistan Studies is the largest subject at 26 questions, followed by a strong Current Affairs block of twenty, which is a higher share than in any other FIA paper here. Everyday Science, Islamic Studies, English, History and Mathematics follow, with a small but notable cluster of six Astronomy questions. Because it is a single complete paper, it is best attempted in one sitting as a mock test. Candidates preparing for this post should then move on to the general Assistant Director papers, particularly the 2019 batches, which were set in the same recruitment cycle.
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FIA Act / Law
Who can amend the Act?
Correct answer: B
The Federal Government has the authority to amend the Act, as it is responsible for legislative changes at the federal level. The Interior Minister and DG FIA do not have the power to amend laws independently.
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FIA Act / Law
Administration of the Agency shall vest in:
Correct answer: B
The administration of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan vests in the Federal Government, which exercises control and oversight. The Director General (DG) FIA is the head of the agency but does not hold the overall administrative authority, which lies with the Federal Government.
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Quranic Studies
Which Surah in the Quran does not begin with 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah)?
Correct answer: A
Surah At-Tawbah (Surah Toba) is the only chapter in the Quran that does not begin with the phrase 'Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim' (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful).
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Indus Water Treaty
The Indus Water Treaty was signed on:
Correct answer: A
The Indus Water Treaty was officially signed on 19 September 1960 in Karachi by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan, with the World Bank acting as a third-party mediator. Multiple authoritative sources including the World Bank, Encyclopaedia Britannica, and the Ministry of External Affairs of India confirm this date. The confusion about 20 September arises from some sources mentioning time zone differences, but the historically recognized and official signing date is 19 September 1960.
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Arithmetic series
Sum of the first 50 positive even integers is:
Correct answer: A
The sum of the first n positive even integers is given by n(n+1). For n=50, the sum is 50 × 51 = 2550, which corresponds to option A.
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Atmosphere
The principal element of the atmosphere is:
Correct answer: B
Nitrogen is the principal element of the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78% of it by volume, which is why option B is correct. Oxygen is the second most abundant, but not the principal element.
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Geometry and Mensuration
A triangle has sides A=96, B=70, and C=50. The largest angle is formed opposite which side?
Correct answer: A
In a triangle, the largest angle is opposite the longest side. Since side A=96 is the longest among 96, 70, and 50, the largest angle is opposite side A.
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Grammar (Adjectives)
Medieval kingdoms did not become constitutional republics overnight; rather, the changes were gradual.
Correct answer: A
The sentence requires an adjective to describe the nature of the change. 'Gradual' correctly fits the context, indicating that changes happened slowly over time, which aligns with the meaning of the sentence. The other options are either comparative forms that do not fit or irrelevant.
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SAARC
The 2018 SAARC Business Leaders Conclave was hosted by:
Correct answer: A
The 2018 SAARC Business Leaders Conclave was hosted by India, as part of its efforts to promote regional economic cooperation among SAARC countries. Nepal, China, and Japan are not SAARC members and did not host the event.
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FIA Act / Law
Under which section of the Federal Investigation Agency Act, 1974 are the powers of the members of the agency described?
Correct answer: C
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Act of 1974 is the governing legislation for the FIA in Pakistan. Section 6 of the FIA Act specifically describes the powers of the members of the agency, including their authority to investigate offences, enter and search premises, arrest without warrant, summon witnesses, and prosecute offences. This section outlines the legal powers granted to FIA officers such as the Director-General and other appointed members. Therefore, the correct answer is Section 6, option C.
