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The Assistant post is a clerical position, and the FIA tested for it in 2019 and again across three days in December 2021. This page holds 139 published questions from four papers. All four are partial transcriptions, ranging from twenty to nearly sixty questions, and they are being extended as further questions are recovered and reviewed.

What stands out in the Assistant papers is the weight given to Geography, which is the largest subject here at 23 questions, ahead of Pakistan Studies, History and Computer Science. Islamic Studies and English are present but smaller than in the UDC and LDC papers of the same week. A few Mathematics and Current Affairs questions complete the set. The Computer Science questions are of the general-awareness kind (hardware, abbreviations, shortcuts) that clerical posts ask. Candidates who are also applying for UDC or LDC should attempt those posts' papers as well, since the December 2021 tests were plainly drawn from a common pool.

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Networking and Internet

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 13-12-2021
Computer ScienceFIA

Internet Explorer is used for:

Correct answer: C

A
Listening Music
B
Viewing Movie
C
Viewing Web Pages
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Internet Explorer is a web browser used primarily for viewing web pages on the internet, making option C the correct answer.

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Mughal Empire

medium2021FIA Assistant Paper 13-12-2021
HistoryFIA

Which Mughal emperor built the Shalimar Gardens?

Correct answer: B

A
Aurangzeb
B
Shah Jahan
Correct
C
Akbar
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Shalimar Gardens were built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. He is known for commissioning several famous architectural works, including the Taj Mahal and Shalimar Gardens, reflecting the zenith of Mughal garden design.

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Tarbela Dam location

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 13-12-2021
GeographyFIA

Tarbela Dam is located in ____ district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Correct answer: C

A
Peshawar
B
Abbotabad
C
Haripur
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Tarbela Dam is located in the Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This is a well-known fact about the dam's geographical location.

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Islamic terminology

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 13-12-2021
Islamic StudiesFIA

What is the literal meaning of Salawt?

Correct answer: C

A
Communication
B
Contract
C
Pray
Correct
D
All of these
Explanation and memory cue

The literal meaning of 'Salawt' (or 'Salat') in Arabic is 'prayer.' It specifically refers to the Islamic ritual prayer and does not literally mean communication or contract. Therefore, option C is correct.

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Treaties of Prophet Muhammad

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Islamic StudiesFIA

The first formal treaty made by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with a non-Muslim community was the Constitution of Medina, which included Muslim and non-Muslim tribes in the city of Medina. Which of the following options correctly identifies the community involved in this first treaty?

Correct answer: D

A
Abyssinia
B
Madina
C
Makkah
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The first formal treaty made by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with a non-Muslim community was the Constitution of Medina (also known as the Charter or Treaty of Medina) in 622 CE. This treaty was an agreement between the Muslim emigrants from Mecca (Muhajirun), the native Muslim helpers of Medina (Ansar), the Jewish tribes of Medina (Banu Qaynuqa, Banu Nadir, and Banu Qurayza), and the pagan Arab tribes of Medina. It established a multi-religious political community (the ummah) with mutual obligations including defense, religious freedom, and dispute resolution. The treaty with the Christian community of Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia) was not a formal treaty but rather a historical migration and protection granted to early Muslims. The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah with the Quraysh of Mecca came later in 628 CE. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of these" since the options Abyssinia, Madina, and Makkah do not accurately represent the first treaty with a non-Muslim community as described. The Constitution of Medina included non-Muslim communities but was not a treaty with a single external non-Muslim community like Abyssinia.

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Mountain ranges

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GeographyFIA

The oldest mountains of the world are present in India, and the youngest mountains of the world are present in?

Correct answer: D

A
Pakistan
B
China
C
India
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The oldest mountains in India are the Aravalli Range, which are among the oldest mountain ranges in the world, formed over 1.8 billion years ago. The youngest major mountain range in the world is the Himalayas, which began forming about 40-50 million years ago. The Himalayas extend across several countries including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, and China. Since the youngest mountains (the Himalayas) are present in multiple countries, none of the single options (Pakistan, China, India) alone fully represent the location of the youngest mountains. Therefore, the most accurate answer is 'None of these' (option D).

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Prophets (Hazrat Dawood)

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Religious StudiesFIA

Where is the grave of Hazrat Dawood (علیہ السلام) traditionally believed to be located?

Correct answer: A

A
Israel
Correct
B
Jordan
C
Lebanon
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The traditional site associated with the grave of Hazrat Dawood (Prophet David) is known as David's Tomb (Maqām al-Nabī Dāwūd), located in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel, on Mount Zion near the Cenacle. Although there is historical ambiguity and some dispute about the exact burial place, the most commonly recognized and visited site is in Jerusalem, Israel, not Jordan or Lebanon. The claim that the grave is in Jordan is not supported by mainstream historical or religious sources.

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US-Pakistan relations

medium2021FIA Assistant Paper 13-12-2021
Political ScienceFIA

When did the US President Jimmy Carter administration cut off military and economic aid to Pakistan?

Correct answer: D

A
Nov 1977
B
Sep 1976
C
Nov 1974
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The US President Jimmy Carter administration cut off military and economic aid to Pakistan in 1979, not in any of the dates listed. Therefore, none of the given options are correct, making 'None of these' the correct choice.

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Silk Road

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 13-12-2021
HistoryFIA

The Silk Road historically connected which two countries?

Correct answer: D

A
Pakistan and China
B
Pakistan and Iran
C
China and India
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting East Asia with the Mediterranean, involving many countries including China, India, Iran, and others. It does not specifically connect only two countries as the options suggest, so 'None of these' is the most accurate choice.

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Domains and DNS

easy2021FIA Assistant Paper 13-12-2021
Computer NetworksFIA

Which of the following is a top-level domain?

Correct answer: A

A
.com
Correct
B
Http
C
HTML
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

A top-level domain (TLD) is the last segment of a domain name, such as .com, .org, or .net. Among the options, .com is a valid TLD, while Http and HTML are not domain levels but protocols and markup languages respectively.