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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Technology history
In which year was Facebook launched?
Correct answer: C
Facebook was launched in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates, making option C the correct answer.
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Quranic Studies
Which surah of the Holy Quran contains the phrase 'Bismillah' twice?
Correct answer: A
Surah Al Naml (Chapter 27) contains the phrase 'Bismillah' twice: once at the beginning of the surah and once within verse 30, where it appears in the letter from Prophet Solomon to the Queen of Sheba.
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Modern political thought/books
"Clash of Civilizations" was written by?
Correct answer: B
"The Clash of Civilizations" is a well-known political science book written by Samuel P. Huntington, which discusses post-Cold War global conflicts based on cultural and civilizational differences.
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Keyboard shortcuts
Ctrl + Y is used for ____?
Correct answer: A
Ctrl + Y is the standard keyboard shortcut for the 'Redo' action, which reverses the last undo operation. This is distinct from Ctrl + Z, which is used for 'Undo'.
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Acronyms - units
What does 'PB' stand for in computer science?
Correct answer: A
In computer science, 'PB' commonly stands for 'Petabyte,' which is a unit of digital information storage equal to 1,024 terabytes. The other options are incorrect in this context.
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Keyboard keys
F1 to F12 keys are called ____?
Correct answer: A
The keys labeled F1 through F12 on a keyboard are known as function keys because they perform specific functions depending on the software or operating system in use.
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Pillars of Islam
What is the 5th pillar of Islam?
Correct answer: C
The 5th pillar of Islam is Hajj, which is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once if they are able. Namaz (prayer), Roza (fasting), and Zakat (almsgiving) are other pillars but not the fifth.
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Pakistan awards - Nishan-i-Haider
Who was the first person in Pakistan to receive the Nishan-i-Haider?
Correct answer: B
Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed was the first recipient of the Nishan-i-Haider, Pakistan's highest military award for bravery. He was honored posthumously for his actions during the 1965 war with India.
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Synonyms
What is a synonym of 'Accolade'?
Correct answer: C
An accolade is a form of praise or an award given as a mark of approval or recognition. Therefore, both 'Approval' and 'Award' are correct synonyms, making option C the best choice.
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City former names
Lyallpur is the old name of _____?
Correct answer: A
Lyallpur was the former name of Faisalabad, a major city in Pakistan. The city was renamed Faisalabad in 1979 in honor of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.
