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Assistant Director is an officer-grade post, and the FIA has recruited for it through written tests over a longer span than for any other grade in this bank. This page holds 556 published questions from seven papers: 2002, 2004, 2011, 2012, two batches from 2019 and a shorter 2020 paper. The older papers are close to a hundred questions each; the 2019 and 2020 papers are partial transcriptions and will be extended as the missing questions are recovered and reviewed.

Pakistan Studies is the dominant subject, with well over a hundred questions across the papers, followed by English, Islamic Studies, Mathematics and General Knowledge. Current Affairs and History have a stronger presence here than in lower-grade tests, and the 2019 papers introduced a few questions on the FIA Act itself. Reading the 2002 and 2004 papers side by side with 2019 is instructive: the subjects are the same, but the later papers ask more analytical English and fewer straight recall questions.

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Vocabulary

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
EnglishFIA

Which of the following is not a synonym of "Investigate"?

Correct answer: C

A
Examine
B
Scrutinize
C
Elucidate
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

"Elucidate" means to make something clear or explain, which is not a synonym of "Investigate." "Examine" and "Scrutinize" both mean to inspect or investigate carefully, making them synonyms. "None of these" is incorrect because option C is not a synonym.

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1970 election

medium2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
Pakistan StudiesFIA

In the 1970 election, which were the main political parties?

Correct answer: A

A
Awami League and PPP
Correct
B
PPP and Muslim League
C
Muslim League and United Front
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

In the 1970 general elections of Pakistan, the main political parties were the Awami League and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). These two parties dominated the political landscape during that election.

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International Summits

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
Current AffairsFIA

President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un met in which country?

Correct answer: A

A
Singapore
Correct
B
Malaysia
C
Japan
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met in Singapore in June 2018 for their historic summit, making Singapore the correct answer.

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International Forest Day

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
Current AffairsFIA

International Forest Day is celebrated each year on:

Correct answer: A

A
21st of March
Correct
B
22nd of March
C
23rd of March
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

International Forest Day, officially known as the International Day of Forests, is celebrated annually on 21st March. This date was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 and first observed in 2013. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests and trees for the benefit of current and future generations. Multiple authoritative sources including the United Nations, FAO, and Wikipedia confirm the date as 21 March, making option A the correct answer.

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Planetary Science

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
AstronomyFIA

The Great Spot is:

Correct answer: B

A
Rainfall
B
Storm
Correct
C
Waterflow
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Great Spot, more commonly known as the Great Red Spot, is a giant storm on Jupiter. It is a persistent high-pressure region producing an anticyclonic storm, making option B (Storm) the correct answer.

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Federal Investigation Agency Act

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
Pakistan StudiesFIA

FIA Act 1974 is called:

Correct answer: A

A
Federal Investigation Agency
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B
Federal Interrogative Act
C
Both
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The FIA Act 1974 refers to the Federal Investigation Agency Act of 1974, which established the Federal Investigation Agency in Pakistan. Therefore, option A is correct.

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Vocabulary

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
EnglishFIA

Which word is the opposite of "Offend"?

Correct answer: C

A
Confront
B
Inflict
C
Acclaim
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The word 'Acclaim' means to praise or approve, which is the opposite of 'Offend,' meaning to cause displeasure or hurt feelings. The other options do not represent opposites of 'Offend.'

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International Forest Day

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
Current AffairsFIA

What was the theme of the International Forest Day 2018?

Correct answer: A

A
Forest and sustainable cities
Correct
B
sustainable forest
C
sustainable cities
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The theme of International Forest Day 2018 was 'Forests and Sustainable Cities,' highlighting the importance of forests in urban environments and promoting sustainable urban development.

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Islamic History

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
Islamic StudiesFIA

The Battle of Karbala took place in which Hijri year?

Correct answer: B

A
60 Hijri
B
61 Hijri
Correct
C
62 Hijri
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The Battle of Karbala took place in the year 61 Hijri (680 AD). This is a well-documented historical event in Islamic history marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.

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Idioms and Phrases

medium2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
EnglishFIA

His ----------- were rejected on the ----------- of the evidence and witnesses.

Correct answer: C

A
hypothesis-basis
B
hypothesis-bases
C
hypotheses-bases
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The plural form 'hypotheses' correctly matches with the plural noun 'bases' to indicate multiple reasons. The phrase 'on the bases of the evidence and witnesses' is the correct idiomatic expression, making option C the correct choice.

FIA Assistant Director Past Papers: common questions

Which years of the Assistant Director paper are included?

Seven papers: 2002, 2004, 2011, 2012, 2019 batches one and three, and 2020. The 2019 batches two, four and five are being transcribed. Each paper is listed separately so you can attempt one year at a time, or read the whole post as one list.

Does the paper include questions on the FIA Act?

The 2019 papers do, in small numbers: around ten questions on the agency's legal basis, its powers and its organisational structure. Earlier papers did not. The separate Assistant Director Investigation post from 2022 tests the Act more heavily, and its page is the better place to practise that material.

What English level should I expect?

Higher than in the Inspector or Sub Inspector papers. Alongside vocabulary questions, the Assistant Director papers include grammar, conditionals and sentence-correction items, which are collected under the English Language subject. Both the main English bank and the English Language bank are worth attempting.