FIA UDC Paper 2019

The phrase "swims like a fish" is a common English simile used to describe someone who is a very good swimmer. The other options do not make sense in this context.

Pakistan officially became a member of the United Nations on 30 September 1947, shortly after gaining independence. This date is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the United Nations and Pakistan's official records. Therefore, the correct answer is option D: 30 September 1947.

The ozone layer is primarily found in the stratosphere, where it absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. The mesosphere and ionosphere do not contain significant amounts of ozone.

There are five basic pillars of Islam, which are fundamental acts of worship and the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice. These pillars are Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).

Benazir Bhutto became the first woman Prime Minister of Pakistan on 2nd December 1988. Multiple reliable sources, including Encyclopaedia Britannica and NPR, confirm that she assumed office on 2nd December 1988, not 1st December. Therefore, the correct answer is option A (2nd December).

Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is UTC+5, which means it is 5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Therefore, GMT is 5 hours behind Pakistan Standard Time, making option C correct.

Historical and Islamic sources consistently report that approximately 70 members of the Quraysh (the opposing forces, often referred to as infidels in Islamic texts) were killed in the Battle of Badr. This figure is supported by multiple authoritative sources including Islamic Relief Worldwide and other historical accounts. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (70).

Moulana Muhammad Yousaf was the first Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, serving from 1947 to 1951. The other options held different positions or served later.

The phrase 'sifting through' means to carefully examine or sort through something, which fits the context of going through accumulated junk. 'Sulking' means to be silently upset, and 'screening' means to show or examine, but neither fits as well as 'sifting' here. 'None of these' is incorrect because 'sifting' is the appropriate choice.

K2, the second highest mountain in the world, has an elevation of 28,251 feet, not 27,251 feet. Therefore, option A is correct, but the correct_answer was mistakenly set to B. The correct answer is A.