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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Prophet Muhammad
The name of the father of the last Holy Prophet (SAW) is ________.
Correct answer: B
The father of the last Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was Abdullah. This is a well-established fact in Islamic history.
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Zakat
What is the nisab (minimum amount) of gold in grams on which Zakat is due?
Correct answer: C
The nisab (minimum amount) of gold on which Zakat is due is traditionally set at 87.48 grams of pure gold, equivalent to 20 mithqāl or 7.5 tola. This is the widely accepted standard for zakat liability on gold. The other options represent different weights or purities but are not the standard nisab. Therefore, the correct answer is option C: 87.48 grams of gold.
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Acronyms
NADRA stands for ______?
Correct answer: C
NADRA stands for National Database and Registration Authority, which is the official government agency responsible for maintaining the national database and issuing identity documents in Pakistan.
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Human cells
What is the longest or largest cell in the human body?
Correct answer: A
The longest cell in the human body is the nerve cell, specifically the motor neuron, which can extend from the spinal cord to the toes. This makes it the largest cell by length compared to other cell types.
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Nehru Report
The Nehru Report was prepared under the chairmanship of:
Correct answer: C
The Nehru Report was prepared under the chairmanship of Motilal Nehru in 1928 as a response to the Simon Commission, proposing constitutional reforms for India.
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Pakistan exports
The largest export of Pakistan is _____?
Correct answer: A
Pakistan's largest export sector is textiles, including garments and fabrics, which constitute the majority of its export earnings. Other options like oil and gold are not major exports of Pakistan.
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Number Theory, HCF and LCM
What is the number whose square and cube are the same?
Correct answer: A
The number 1 is the only number whose square (1² = 1) and cube (1³ = 1) are equal. Other numbers have different values for their square and cube.
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Disease transmission
Which disease spreads through the air?
Correct answer: C
Both Measles and Tuberculosis (TB) are diseases that can spread through the air via respiratory droplets, making option C correct.
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Memory and Storage
A computer’s memory is measured in bytes. Which of the following is the largest unit of memory?
Correct answer: A
A gigabyte (GB) is larger than a megabyte (MB) and a kilobyte (KB), making it the largest unit among the options provided for measuring computer memory.
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SAARC
How many countries are members of SAARC?
Correct answer: C
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) currently has 8 member countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
The December 2021 ASI papers are broader and shallower: more subjects, fewer questions in each. Sub Inspector papers lean heavily on Islamic Studies, English and Pakistan Studies. ASI papers include those but also Economics, Biology, Computer Science and Geography in noticeable numbers.
No. Between twenty and fifty-five questions from each of the three December 2021 papers have been published. Each published question has a verified answer and an explanation. The remaining questions are being sourced and will be reviewed by a validator before they appear.
Attempt the three papers as mixed sets rather than subject by subject, because the spread is so wide. Then practise the Sub Inspector papers from the same month, and the Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies and Computer Science banks for depth on the three subjects that matter most.
