Q 1 English Vocabulary Synonyms
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of: LACHRYMOSE
View answer & explanation Ans: Mournful
Correct Answer: Mournful
Lachrymose means tearful or mournful, so Mournful is its closest meaning.
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Inspector Past Paper 2011 Solved MCQs
Solved FPSC Inspector (FIA) past paper 2011 — 100 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers English, Geography, General Knowledge.
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The FPSC Inspector (FIA) past paper from 2011 (Model Paper 43) contains 100 solved MCQs covering English vocabulary, Geography, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, History, Mathematics and Everyday Science, with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question. Every printed answer key entry was reconciled against the standard fact, with 1 key correction and 12 retained-with-note flags on print defects, era figures and loose vocabulary items.
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Subject 1
English
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Topic Section
Vocabulary Synonyms
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Q 2 English Vocabulary Synonyms
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of: FORAGE
View answer & explanation Ans: Search
Correct Answer: Search
To forage is to search for food or provisions, so Search is the correct meaning.
Q 3 English Vocabulary Synonyms
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of: SUSTAIN
View answer & explanation Ans: Support
Correct Answer: Support
To sustain is to support or keep something going, so Support is the correct meaning.
Q 4 English Vocabulary Synonyms
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of: SCOUR
View answer & explanation Ans: Search
Correct Answer: Search
To scour is to search thoroughly, so Search is the correct meaning.
Q 5 English Vocabulary Synonyms
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of: INDUSTRIOUS
View answer & explanation Ans: Hard working
Correct Answer: Hard working
Industrious means hard-working and diligent, so Hard working is the correct meaning.
Q 6 English Vocabulary Synonyms
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of: ULTERIOR
View answer & explanation Ans: Implied
Correct Answer: Implied
Ulterior means hidden or implied beyond what is stated, so Implied is the closest meaning.
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Vocabulary In Sentences
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Q 7 English Vocabulary In Sentences
Several ancillary units were patronized by that large store. (meaning of ancillary)
View answer & explanation Ans: subordinate
Correct Answer: subordinate
Ancillary means subordinate or supporting, so subordinate is the correct meaning.
Q 8 English Vocabulary In Sentences
I don't see why he should be so obsequious to his brother just because the latter is rich. (meaning of obsequious)
View answer & explanation Ans: excessively respectful
Correct Answer: excessively respectful
Obsequious means excessively respectful or servile, so excessively respectful is the correct meaning.
Q 9 English Vocabulary In Sentences
Corruption stalks every sphere of national life. (meaning of stalks)
View answer & explanation Ans: pervades
Correct Answer: pervades
When corruption stalks every sphere, it pervades or spreads through all of them.
Q 10 English Vocabulary In Sentences
The terminus of his progress would be reached when he accomplishes that honour. (meaning of terminus)
View answer & explanation Ans: last point
Correct Answer: last point
A terminus is the last point or end of a journey or course, so last point is correct.
Q 11 English Vocabulary In Sentences
An issue of the highest sensitivity, which required the greatest finesse and delicacy, was handled in the most slapdash manner. (meaning of finesse)
View answer & explanation Ans: tact
Correct Answer: tact
Finesse means tact and delicate skill in handling a situation, so tact is its synonym.
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Vocabulary Antonyms
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Q 12 English Vocabulary Antonyms
Choose the word opposite in meaning to: FLEXIBLE
View answer & explanation Ans: Rigid
Correct Answer: Rigid
The opposite of flexible is rigid, which means stiff and unbending.
Q 13 English Vocabulary Antonyms
Choose the word opposite in meaning to: DEVOUT
View answer & explanation Ans: Irreverent
Correct Answer: Irreverent
The opposite of devout is irreverent, which means showing no respect for sacred things.
Q 14 English Vocabulary Antonyms
Choose the word opposite in meaning to: ILLEGIBLE
View answer & explanation Ans: Readable
Correct Answer: Readable
The opposite of illegible is readable, meaning capable of being read.
Q 15 English Vocabulary Antonyms
Choose the word opposite in meaning to: ROBUST
View answer & explanation Ans: Emaciated
Correct Answer: Emaciated
The opposite of robust, meaning strong and healthy, is emaciated, meaning thin and wasted.
Q 16 English Vocabulary Antonyms
Choose the word opposite in meaning to: CARNAL
View answer & explanation Ans: Spiritual
Correct Answer: Spiritual
The opposite of carnal, meaning of the flesh, is spiritual.
Q 17 English Vocabulary Antonyms
Choose the word opposite in meaning to: RELINQUISH
View answer & explanation Ans: Assume
Correct Answer: Assume
The opposite of relinquish, meaning to give up, is assume, meaning to take up.
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Vocabulary Antonyms In Sentences
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Q 18 English Vocabulary Antonyms In Sentences
The flight was delayed because of bad weather. (opposite of delayed)
View answer & explanation Ans: expedited
Correct Answer: expedited
The opposite of delayed is expedited, meaning hurried or speeded up.
Q 19 English Vocabulary Antonyms In Sentences
The beautiful girl looked so morose. (opposite of morose)
View answer & explanation Ans: cheerful
Correct Answer: cheerful
The opposite of morose, meaning gloomy, is cheerful.
Q 20 English Vocabulary Antonyms In Sentences
The error in the newspaper article is accidental. (opposite of accidental)
View answer & explanation Ans: intentional
Correct Answer: intentional
The opposite of accidental is intentional, meaning done on purpose.
Q 21 English Vocabulary Antonyms In Sentences
He is a man with a jovial nature. (opposite of jovial)
View answer & explanation Ans: morose
Correct Answer: morose
The opposite of jovial, meaning cheerful, is morose, meaning gloomy.
Q 22 English Vocabulary Antonyms In Sentences
It was a very dreary day. (opposite of dreary)
View answer & explanation Ans: bright
Correct Answer: bright
The opposite of dreary, meaning dull and gloomy, is bright.
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Collective Nouns
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Q 56 English Collective Nouns
What is the collective noun for a group of camels travelling in a single file and transporting goods?
View answer & explanation Ans: Caravan
Correct Answer: Caravan
A group of camels travelling in single file carrying goods is called a caravan.
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Latin Phrases
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Q 76 English Latin Phrases
What do you understand by Status quo?
View answer & explanation Ans: Present state
Correct Answer: Present state
Status quo means the present state of affairs.
Subject 2
Current Affairs
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Topic Section
Organisations
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Q 23 Current Affairs Organisations
Hafiz Muhammad Saeed founded ___ in Afghanistan in 1991
View answer & explanation Ans: Lashkar-e-Taiba
Correct Answer: Lashkar-e-Taiba
Hafiz Muhammad Saeed founded Lashkar-e-Taiba, the organisation named in the question.
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World Leaders
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Q 40 Current Affairs World Leaders
Who is the current Prime Minister of Russia?
View answer & explanation Ans: Dmitry Medvedev
Correct Answer: Dmitry Medvedev
Dmitry Medvedev became Prime Minister of Russia in May 2012, succeeding Vladimir Putin in that office.
Subject 3
General Knowledge
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Topic Section
Indian Councils Acts
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Q 24 General Knowledge Indian Councils Acts
Indian Council Act enlarged the Membership of the Central Legislative Council
View answer & explanation Ans: 1892
Correct Answer: 1892
The Indian Councils Act of 1892 enlarged the membership of the Central Legislative Council.
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Topic Section
Communal Award 1932
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Q 25 General Knowledge Communal Award 1932
The "Communal Award" given by
View answer & explanation Ans: Ramsay Macdonald
Correct Answer: Ramsay Macdonald
The Communal Award of 1932 was given by British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald.
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Topic Section
Rowlatt Satyagraha
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Q 26 General Knowledge Rowlatt Satyagraha
Gandhi started Satyagraha movement in 1919 in protest against the
View answer & explanation Ans: Enactment of Rowlatt Act
Correct Answer: Enactment of Rowlatt Act
Gandhi launched the Rowlatt Satyagraha in 1919 in protest against the Rowlatt Act.
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Nadwatul Ulama
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Q 27 General Knowledge Nadwatul Ulama
Nadva-Tul-Ulema was established as a result of some religious minded Government servants, Sufis and Ulemas
View answer & explanation Ans: 1894
Correct Answer: 1894
Nadwatul Ulama (Nadva-Tul-Ulema) was established in Lucknow in the 1890s, given as 1894 in the book.
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Year 1920 Events
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Q 28 General Knowledge Year 1920 Events
Which of the following events was not associated with the year 1920?
View answer & explanation Ans: Chauri Chaura incident
Correct Answer: Chauri Chaura incident
The Chauri Chaura incident took place in 1922, not 1920, unlike the other three events listed.
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International Days
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Q 30 General Knowledge International Days
World Telecommunication Day is observed on
View answer & explanation Ans: 17th May
Correct Answer: 17th May
World Telecommunication Day is observed every year on 17 May.
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World Leaders
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Q 34 General Knowledge World Leaders
Who was Ivica Racan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Prime Minister of Croatia
Correct Answer: Prime Minister of Croatia
Ivica Racan was the Prime Minister of Croatia from 2000 to 2003.
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Independence Days
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Q 38 General Knowledge Independence Days
Russia observed its Independence Day every year on
View answer & explanation Ans: June 12
Correct Answer: June 12
Russia observes its Independence Day on 12 June each year.
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Topic Section
Collectors
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Q 45 General Knowledge Collectors
What does a philatelist collect?
View answer & explanation Ans: Stamps
Correct Answer: Stamps
A philatelist collects stamps.
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Topic Section
Trains
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Q 52 General Knowledge Trains
What is France's 'train a grande vitesse' better known as?
View answer & explanation Ans: T.G.V
Correct Answer: T.G.V
France's train a grande vitesse (high-speed train) is better known as the TGV.
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World Languages
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Q 55 General Knowledge World Languages
It is estimated that there are how many different languages spoken around the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3,000
Correct Answer: 3,000
The textbook-era estimate used in the paper is about 3,000 languages spoken around the world.
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Wright Brothers
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Q 58 General Knowledge Wright Brothers
Which of the following is CORRECT statement about the Wright Brothers who achieved the first powered flight?
View answer & explanation Ans: They were called Wilbur and Orville Wright
Correct Answer: They were called Wilbur and Orville Wright
The Wright brothers were Wilbur and Orville Wright, who made the first powered flight in 1903.
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Shakespeare
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Q 59 General Knowledge Shakespeare
In Shakespeare's play, 'Measure for Measure', what is the name of the simple constable?
View answer & explanation Ans: Elbow
Correct Answer: Elbow
The simple constable in Shakespeare's Measure for Measure is Constable Elbow.
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Topic Section
Cricket World Cup
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Q 71 General Knowledge Cricket World Cup
When Pakistan first time won the Cricket World Cup?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1992
Correct Answer: 1992
Pakistan first won the Cricket World Cup in 1992.
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Topic Section
UN Secretaries General
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Q 75 General Knowledge UN Secretaries General
U. Thant, secretary-general of United Nations from 1961-71 belonged to
View answer & explanation Ans: Burma
Correct Answer: Burma
U Thant, UN Secretary-General from 1961 to 1971, belonged to Burma (Myanmar).
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International Organisations
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Q 81 General Knowledge International Organisations
The headquarters of UNESCO is located in
View answer & explanation Ans: Paris
Correct Answer: Paris
The headquarters of UNESCO is in Paris, France.
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Topic Section
Books And Authors
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Q 82 General Knowledge Books And Authors
Book "The Whole Truth" was written by
View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad Rustam Gallani
Correct Answer: Muhammad Rustam Gallani
The Whole Truth is given in the book as written by Muhammad Rustam Gallani.
Q 83 General Knowledge Books And Authors
"Incomplete Partition" is written about Kashmir dispute by
View answer & explanation Ans: Alastair Lamb
Correct Answer: Alastair Lamb
Incomplete Partition, on the Kashmir dispute, was written by Alastair Lamb.
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Scientists And Inventions
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Q 85 General Knowledge Scientists And Inventions
Who invented the hydrogen bomb?
View answer & explanation Ans: Edward Teller
Correct Answer: Edward Teller
Edward Teller is credited as the father of the hydrogen bomb; Samuel Cohen invented the neutron bomb.
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Explorers
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Q 89 General Knowledge Explorers
Name the person who sailed around the world in the 'Golden Hind'?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Francis Drake
Correct Answer: Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world in the Golden Hind between 1577 and 1580.
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Space Explorers
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Q 91 General Knowledge Space Explorers
Who was the first Romanian in space?
View answer & explanation Ans: Dumitru Prunariu
Correct Answer: Dumitru Prunariu
Dumitru Prunariu was the first Romanian in space, flying aboard Soyuz 40 in 1981.
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Topic Section
Nobel Laureates
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Q 93 General Knowledge Nobel Laureates
Novel written by Orhan Pamuk Literature Nobel Prize winner is
View answer & explanation Ans: A & B
Correct Answer: A & B
Orhan Pamuk, the Nobel laureate, wrote both The White Castle and The Black Book.
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Topic Section
Olympic Games
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Q 96 General Knowledge Olympic Games
Olympics are held once in every
View answer & explanation Ans: Four years
Correct Answer: Four years
The Olympic Games are held once every four years.
Q 97 General Knowledge Olympic Games
Modern Olympics was revived by
View answer & explanation Ans: A French nobleman
Correct Answer: A French nobleman
The modern Olympic Games were revived by the French nobleman Pierre de Coubertin.
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Space History
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Q 100 General Knowledge Space History
The first ever artificial satellite was launched by
View answer & explanation Ans: Russia
Correct Answer: Russia
The first ever artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by Russia (the Soviet Union) in 1957.
Subject 4
Pakistan Studies
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Topic Section
Lahore Resolution
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Q 29 Pakistan Studies Lahore Resolution
Where was the session of Muslim League held when the resolution demanding creation of Pakistan was passed?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore
Correct Answer: Lahore
The Lahore Resolution demanding Pakistan was passed at the Muslim League session in Lahore in March 1940.
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Topic Section
Dams Of Pakistan
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Q 67 Pakistan Studies Dams Of Pakistan
Diamer Bhasha dam will produce electricity after completing?
View answer & explanation Ans: 4500 MW
Correct Answer: 4500 MW
The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is planned to generate 4,500 MW of electricity.
Q 68 Pakistan Studies Dams Of Pakistan
Which is the biggest earth filled dam of Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Tarbela
Correct Answer: Tarbela
Tarbela is the biggest earth-filled dam in Pakistan, and one of the largest in the world.
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Radio Pakistan
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Q 69 Pakistan Studies Radio Pakistan
After Independence the first radio station was established in
View answer & explanation Ans: Karachi
Correct Answer: Karachi
After Independence, Pakistan's first radio station was established in Karachi in 1947.
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Topic Section
Pakistan Television
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Q 70 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Television
On November 26, 1964 the first TV station was established in
View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore
Correct Answer: Lahore
Pakistan's first television station was established in Lahore on 26 November 1964.
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Topic Section
Census Of Pakistan
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Q 72 Pakistan Studies Census Of Pakistan
The first census in Pakistan was held in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1951
Correct Answer: 1951
The first census in Pakistan was held in 1951.
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Topic Section
Pakistan Railways
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Q 73 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Railways
The first track of Pakistan railway established between Karachi and Kotri was laid down in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1861
Correct Answer: 1861
The first railway track in Pakistan, between Karachi and Kotri, was laid down in 1861.
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Crops Of Pakistan
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Q 74 Pakistan Studies Crops Of Pakistan
Name of the Crop sown on the largest area of Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Wheat
Correct Answer: Wheat
Wheat is sown on the largest area of any crop in Pakistan.
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Books And Authors
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Q 90 Pakistan Studies Books And Authors
Who is the author of "Muslim League Yesterday and Today"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Dr. Safdar Mahmood
Correct Answer: Dr. Safdar Mahmood
Muslim League Yesterday and Today is given in the book as written by Dr. Safdar Mahmood.
Subject 5
Mathematics
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Topic Section
Ratio And Area
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Q 31 Mathematics Ratio And Area
If the length of a rectangular plot is reduced to 3/5th of its original length what will be the ratio of original area to the reduced area?
View answer & explanation Ans: 5:3
Correct Answer: 5:3
Reducing only the length to 3/5 leaves the area at 3/5, so the original-to-reduced area ratio is 5:3.
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Work And Time
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Q 32 Mathematics Work And Time
5 workers, working 8 hours a day, finished painting a house in 2 days. If an identical house has to be painted completely in a day by 8 workers, how many hours should they work?
View answer & explanation Ans: 10
Correct Answer: 10
The job needs 5 x 8 x 2 = 80 man-hours, so 8 workers finish it in one day by working 80 / 8 = 10 hours.
Q 80 Mathematics Work And Time
Twelve men take 6 hours to finish a piece of work. After the 12 men have worked for 1 hour, the contractor decides to call in 8 more men. How many more hours would 20 men take to complete the remaining work?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
The work totals 72 man-hours; after 12 are done, 60 remain, and 20 men finish them in 3 hours.
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Simultaneous Equations
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Q 33 Mathematics Simultaneous Equations
Two chairs and one table cost Rs.400, while one table and one chair cost Rs.300. What is the price of the table?
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs.200
Correct Answer: Rs.200
Subtracting the two equations gives one chair at Rs. 100, so the table costs Rs. 300 - Rs. 100 = Rs. 200.
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Roman Numerals
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Q 42 Mathematics Roman Numerals
XCIX is the Roman numerals for which number?
View answer & explanation Ans: 99
Correct Answer: 99
XCIX in Roman numerals is 99 (XC = 90, IX = 9).
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Profit And Loss
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Q 79 Mathematics Profit And Loss
By selling a fan for Rs. 475, a person loses 5%. To get a gain of 5%, he should sell the fan for
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 525
Correct Answer: Rs. 525
A fan sold at a 5% loss for Rs. 475 cost Rs. 500, so selling it at a 5% gain gives Rs. 525.
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Topic Section
Units Of Measurement
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Q 99 Mathematics Units Of Measurement
10 decameters are equal to
View answer & explanation Ans: 1 hectometres
Correct Answer: 1 hectometres
10 decametres equal 100 metres, which is 1 hectometre.
Subject 6
Geography
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Topic Section
Seas
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Q 35 Geography Seas
Including port cities such as Venice, which sea separates the Italian peninsula (Italy) and the Balkan peninsula (Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Yugoslavia, and Albania)?
View answer & explanation Ans: Adriatic Sea
Correct Answer: Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea separates the Italian peninsula from the Balkan peninsula.
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Gulfs
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Q 36 Geography Gulfs
The Gulf of Aqaba is connected to the Red Sea and is approximately 110 miles long (177 Kilometers). The gulf borders countries
View answer & explanation Ans: Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia
The Gulf of Aqaba borders Israel, Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
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Landlocked Countries
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Q 37 Geography Landlocked Countries
Chad is the landlocked country of
View answer & explanation Ans: Africa
Correct Answer: Africa
Chad is a landlocked country in Africa.
Q 87 Geography Landlocked Countries
Which of the following countries in South Asia are landlocked?
View answer & explanation Ans: Bhutan and Nepal
Correct Answer: Bhutan and Nepal
Bhutan and Nepal are the two landlocked countries of South Asia.
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Earthquakes
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Q 39 Geography Earthquakes
The largest earthquake of the 20th century occurred on what continent?
View answer & explanation Ans: South America
Correct Answer: South America
The largest earthquake of the 20th century, at Valdivia in 1960, struck South America (Chile).
Q 41 Geography Earthquakes
Which U.S. state has had the most earthquakes?
View answer & explanation Ans: Alaska
Correct Answer: Alaska
Alaska, on the Pacific Ring of Fire, has had more earthquakes than any other US state.
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Seas And Lakes
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Q 43 Geography Seas And Lakes
Which remarkable mineral abundant sea is so dense and salty it can't sustain any life form? It lies further beneath sea level than any body of water on earth
View answer & explanation Ans: The Dead Sea
Correct Answer: The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is so salty that it cannot sustain life and lies below sea level.
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Animal Habitats
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Q 46 Geography Animal Habitats
What country does the giant panda inhabit?
View answer & explanation Ans: China
Correct Answer: China
The giant panda inhabits China.
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Topic Section
Fish And Islands
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Q 48 Geography Fish And Islands
Sardines are small fish which were originally caught off the coast of which Italian island?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sardinia
Correct Answer: Sardinia
Sardines take their name from Sardinia, the Italian island off whose coast they were first caught in quantity.
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US Geography
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Q 49 Geography US Geography
In which American state is the site of the US gold bullion depository of Fort Knox located?
View answer & explanation Ans: Kentucky
Correct Answer: Kentucky
The US gold bullion depository at Fort Knox is in Kentucky.
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Topic Section
European Cities
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Q 51 Geography European Cities
In which country would you find Utrecht, Arnhem and Maastricht?
View answer & explanation Ans: Netherlands
Correct Answer: Netherlands
Utrecht, Arnhem and Maastricht are all cities in the Netherlands.
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Waterfalls
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Q 53 Geography Waterfalls
Which of the following would not be found at the Victoria Falls?
View answer & explanation Ans: Zaire
Correct Answer: Zaire
Victoria Falls lies on the Zambezi between Zambia and Zimbabwe, so Zaire (now DR Congo) is not found there.
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Straits
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Q 57 Geography Straits
Which strait links the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean?
View answer & explanation Ans: Gibraltar
Correct Answer: Gibraltar
The Strait of Gibraltar links the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
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Islands
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Q 60 Geography Islands
Valentia Island is off the coast of which country?
View answer & explanation Ans: Ireland
Correct Answer: Ireland
Valentia Island lies off the coast of Ireland.
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Topic Section
Pakistan Passes
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Q 61 Geography Pakistan Passes
Which of the following pass connects Qila Abdullah with Chaman?
View answer & explanation Ans: Khojak Pass
Correct Answer: Khojak Pass
The Khojak Pass connects Qila Abdullah with Chaman in Balochistan.
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Pakistan Lakes
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Q 62 Geography Pakistan Lakes
Which Lake is located near Thatta (Sindh)?
View answer & explanation Ans: Keenjhar
Correct Answer: Keenjhar
Keenjhar Lake is located near Thatta in Sindh.
Q 63 Geography Pakistan Lakes
Hana Lake is situated near
View answer & explanation Ans: Quetta
Correct Answer: Quetta
Hana Lake is situated near Quetta in Balochistan.
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Pakistan Climate
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Q 64 Geography Pakistan Climate
Which of following places is the rainiest of Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Murree
Correct Answer: Murree
Murree is the rainiest place in Pakistan among the options given.
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Pakistan Coastline
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Q 65 Geography Pakistan Coastline
What is the total length of coastline of Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1046 km
Correct Answer: 1046 km
Pakistan's coastline is given in textbooks as 1,046 kilometres long.
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Topic Section
Highest Peaks
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Q 66 Geography Highest Peaks
Which is the second highest peak of the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: K-2
Correct Answer: K-2
K-2 is the second highest peak in the world, after Mount Everest.
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Dams Of The World
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Q 88 Geography Dams Of The World
Ataturk Dam is located in
View answer & explanation Ans: Turkey
Correct Answer: Turkey
The Ataturk Dam is located in Turkey.
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Minerals
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Q 94 Geography Minerals
Which country is the biggest producer of Uranium in the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Kazakhstan
Correct Answer: Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the biggest producer of uranium in the world.
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Wool Production
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Q 95 Geography Wool Production
Which country is the biggest producer of wool in the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Australia
Correct Answer: Australia
Australia is the biggest producer of wool in the world.
Subject 7
Everyday Science
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Topic Section
Animal Groups
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Q 44 Everyday Science Animal Groups
Which animal has an offspring called a cub and its collective group is called a sleuth?
View answer & explanation Ans: Bear
Correct Answer: Bear
A group of bears is called a sleuth, and a young bear is a cub, so the animal is the bear.
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Animal Names
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Q 47 Everyday Science Animal Names
Which animal's name is derived from two Greek words that mean 'terrible lizard'?
View answer & explanation Ans: Dinosaur
Correct Answer: Dinosaur
Dinosaur comes from the Greek words deinos (terrible) and sauros (lizard).
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Topic Section
Deer
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Q 50 Everyday Science Deer
Which is the only deer in which both sexes have antlers?
View answer & explanation Ans: Reindeer
Correct Answer: Reindeer
The reindeer is the only deer species in which both males and females grow antlers.
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Topic Section
Animal Offspring
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Q 54 Everyday Science Animal Offspring
What do you call the offspring of an elephant, walrus and a whale?
View answer & explanation Ans: Calf
Correct Answer: Calf
The young of an elephant, a walrus and a whale are all called calves.
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Topic Section
Units Of Measurement
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Q 78 Everyday Science Units Of Measurement
One nautical mile is equal to ___ kilometers
View answer & explanation Ans: 1.853
Correct Answer: 1.853
One nautical mile equals 1.853 kilometres (1.852 km by the exact definition).
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Medical Discoveries
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Q 84 Everyday Science Medical Discoveries
Who discovered antiseptic surgery?
View answer & explanation Ans: Joseph Lister
Correct Answer: Joseph Lister
Joseph Lister pioneered antiseptic surgery.
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Earth And Space
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Q 86 Everyday Science Earth And Space
The speed per minute at which the earth revolves around the sun is
View answer & explanation Ans: More than 1,600 km
Correct Answer: More than 1,600 km
The Earth travels around the Sun at about 29.8 km per second, which is more than 1,600 km per minute.
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Topic Section
Medicine
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Q 92 Everyday Science Medicine
Substances used to bring relief in pain are called
View answer & explanation Ans: Analgesics
Correct Answer: Analgesics
Substances used to relieve pain are called analgesics.
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Topic Section
Balanced Diet
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Q 98 Everyday Science Balanced Diet
A balanced diet contains
View answer & explanation Ans: Food nutrients for growth and maintenance
Correct Answer: Food nutrients for growth and maintenance
A balanced diet contains the food nutrients needed for growth and maintenance.
Subject 8
Laws
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Topic Section
Legal Terms
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Q 77 Laws Legal Terms
What do you understand by Locus Standi?
View answer & explanation Ans: Right to intervene
Correct Answer: Right to intervene
Locus standi is the right to intervene or to be heard in a legal case, that is, legal standing.
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Verified from the official paper / published solved paper — every answer rechecked before publishing.
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Paper practice FAQs
How many questions are in the FPSC Inspector (FIA) paper 2011? +
100 questions, each with a verified answer and a factual explanation.
Which subjects does the FPSC Inspector (FIA) paper 2011 cover? +
English vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms and usage), Geography, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, History, Mathematics, Everyday Science and Law.
Are the answers in the FPSC Inspector (FIA) paper 2011 verified? +
Yes. Every answer was checked three ways — the book's printed Answer Key, the book's own wording, and the standard fact — and the one key error (the hydrogen bomb inventor) was corrected to the standard answer.
Which other exams does the FPSC Inspector (FIA) paper 2011 help with? +
Its General Knowledge, English and Pakistan Studies content is shared with PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT and other one-paper exams, so it is useful practice for all of them.