The Federal Investigation Agency recruits across a wide range of grades, from Constable and clerical staff to Inspector and Assistant Director, and each grade has its own written test. This hub brings together more than 3,200 published questions transcribed from FIA past papers spanning 2002 to 2022, organised by post and then by paper. Inspector, Assistant Director and Sub Inspector are the most heavily represented posts; UDC, LDC, Assistant, ASI and the Assistant Director Investigation and Legal posts have fewer papers but are all live.
Across posts, the recurring subjects are Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, English, General Knowledge, Mathematics and Everyday Science, with computing questions weighted towards the clerical and Cyber Crime Wing tests. The recruitment tests have been conducted by different testing agencies in different years, and where the paper metadata records that, it appears in the paper name. Start with the post you are applying for and attempt its most recent paper first; the older papers show how the pattern has shifted over time.
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Physical Geography
Which continent has no desert?
Correct answer: C
Europe is the only continent among the options that does not have a desert. Asia and Africa both have large deserts (e.g., the Gobi Desert in Asia and the Sahara Desert in Africa).
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World War II (Allied period)
Germany remained under Allied occupation from 1945 to ------------?
Correct answer: D
After World War II, Germany was occupied by the Allied powers. The Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) was officially established in 1949, but Allied occupation and control effectively continued until 1953, when the Allied High Commission was dissolved. Therefore, 1953 is the most accurate end date for Germany's Allied occupation period among the options given.
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World War II
When did World War II start?
Correct answer: B
World War II started in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland, triggering the war. Therefore, option B is correct.
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Napoleon
Napoleon was finally defeated by?
Correct answer: B
Napoleon was finally defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by the allied forces of Britain and Prussia in 1815. Italy and Germany were not the primary forces responsible for his final defeat.
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Population
Which country has the largest population in the world as of 2024?
Correct answer: A
As of 2024 and confirmed by multiple reliable sources including the United Nations and World Population Review, India has surpassed China to become the most populous country in the world, with a population of approximately 1.45 billion compared to China's 1.42 billion. Therefore, the correct answer is India (option A).
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Mountain ranges
Name the largest or longest mountain range in the world.
Correct answer: D
The longest mountain range in the world is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which is underwater and not listed among the options. Among the given options, none is the longest mountain range globally. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct answer.
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Vocabulary
The pavement thronged with pedestrians. Here, 'Pavement' means?
Correct answer: A
In British English, 'pavement' refers to the footpath or sidewalk where pedestrians walk. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'pavement' in this context is 'Footpath'.
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Vocabulary
What is the most appropriate synonym of "Loyal"?
Correct answer: A
The word 'Loyal' means showing firm and constant support or allegiance, which is best matched by the synonym 'Faithful'. The other options do not convey the same meaning.
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Vocabulary
What is the synonym of "Tranquil"?
Correct answer: D
Both "Peaceful" and "Calm / Calmness" are synonyms of "Tranquil," so option D, which includes both, is the correct answer.
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Physical Geography
Anchar Lake is found in:
Correct answer: A
Anchar Lake is a well-known lake located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The other options refer to districts in Pakistan, which do not contain Anchar Lake.
