FPSC · Nab · 2009
Solved FPSC Assistant Director (NAB) past paper 2009 — 100 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers General Knowledge, Law, Geography, Pakistan Studies, History.
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The FPSC Assistant Director, NAB, paper from 2009 (Model Paper 48) contains 100 MCQs — 25 on the NAB Ordinance 1999 plus General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Geography and History — with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question. Four printed key errors were corrected to the standard answer (Human Rights Watch headquarters, the Ottawa Convention, modern chemical symbols, and the New7Wonders list), and 16 further items are flagged with notes, including the book's era import figure and its loose freezing-order stem.
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Subject 1
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Correct Answer: Chief Justice of Pakistan
Under the NAB Ordinance, the President of Pakistan, in consultation with the Chief Justice of Pakistan, may make an order removing difficulties in giving effect to the Ordinance.
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Correct Answer: 1st day of January 1985
The NAB Ordinance came into force at once and was deemed to have come into force on 1 January 1985.
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Correct Answer: November 16, 1999
The NAB Ordinance was promulgated on 16 November 1999.
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Correct Answer: Pervez Musharaf
The National Accountability Bureau Ordinance 1999 was promulgated by Pervez Musharraf.
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Correct Answer: President of Pakistan
The Chairman NAB may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the President of Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: Deputy Chairman NAB
When the Chairman NAB is absent or unable to perform his functions, the Deputy Chairman NAB acts as Chairman.
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Correct Answer: Chairman NAB
Under the original 1999 Ordinance, the Chairman NAB may appoint a person to act as Prosecutor General Accountability.
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Correct Answer: Prosecutor General Accountability Bureau
The Prosecutor General Accountability gives legal advice to the Chairman NAB and has the right of audience in all courts and tribunals in Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: Prosecutor General Accountability Bureau
The Prosecutor General Accountability, in consultation with the Attorney General and with the Chairman NAB's prior approval, may appoint Special Prosecutors for specific cases.
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Correct Answer: Islamabad, Pakistan
The headquarters of the National Accountability Bureau are in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: November 16, 1999
The National Accountability Bureau was established on 16 November 1999.
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Correct Answer: Four-year
The Chairman NAB, as head of investigation, serves a four-year term under the original Ordinance.
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Correct Answer: Three years
The Prosecutor General Accountability, as head of prosecution, serves a three-year term.
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Correct Answer: Chairman NAB
The Chairman NAB may impose other conditions for release from custody or detention.
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Correct Answer: One month
An amount deposited by an accused with NAB must be transferred to the Federal or Provincial Government or the concerned bank or financial institution within one month of deposit.
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Correct Answer: 14 years, or with fine, or with both
Under the NAB Ordinance, corruption and corrupt practices are punishable with imprisonment up to 14 years, with fine, or with both.
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Correct Answer: Court NAB
A person giving illegal gratification or benefiting from corruption is liable to the same or a lesser punishment as deemed fit by the Court.
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Correct Answer: forfeited or frozen assets and property
A fine imposed on a person found guilty must not be less than the gain derived, which may be set off against forfeited or frozen assets and property.
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Correct Answer: Both a b
Both the Chairman NAB and the Court may order the freezing of an accused's property under the Ordinance.
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Correct Answer: All of these
A debt or other movable property ordered to be frozen may be frozen by seizure, by appointment of a receiver, or by prohibiting its delivery to the accused or anyone on his behalf.
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Correct Answer: All of these
Immovable property ordered to be frozen is frozen through the district Collector for revenue-paying land, and otherwise by taking possession, appointing a receiver, or prohibiting rent payment or delivery.
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Correct Answer: Both a b
Livestock or perishable property ordered to be frozen may be sold immediately by the Court or the Chairman, with the proceeds deposited as directed.
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Correct Answer: 5 years or less
Refusing to answer questions or provide information to NAB or another agency when required is punishable with imprisonment up to five years.
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Correct Answer: 5 years or less
Giving or fabricating false evidence during a NAB inquiry or investigation is punishable with imprisonment up to five years.
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Correct Answer: 14 years or less
Fraud under the Ordinance is punishable with imprisonment up to 14 years.
Subject 2
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Correct Answer: Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: Lahore
Masjid Wazir Khan is located in Lahore.
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Correct Answer: 1992
Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup in 1992.
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Correct Answer: 1938
The Pirpur Report was published in 1938.
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Correct Answer: 1933
Chaudhry Rehmat Ali established the Pakistan National Movement in 1933.
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Correct Answer: Quaid-e-Azam
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first President of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: Fahmeda Mirza
Fahmida Mirza was the first woman Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: July 16, 1990
Pakistan launched its first satellite, Badr-1, on 16 July 1990.
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Correct Answer: America
The book keys America as Pakistan's largest import source for its era.
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Correct Answer: Bahawalpur
Bahawalpur is the largest district of Punjab province by area.
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Correct Answer: Sidhnai
The Sidhnai Canals start from the left bank of the Ravi at Sidhnai.
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Correct Answer: China
The Chashma Nuclear Power Plant II was built with the help of China.
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Correct Answer: Islamabad
Islamabad has the highest population density in Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: 16th May 1946
The Cabinet Mission announced its plan on 16 May 1946.
Subject 3
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Correct Answer: Iraq
The United Nations Oil-for-Food Programme was associated with Iraq.
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Correct Answer: R.N. Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore was the first Asian Nobel laureate, winning the Literature prize in 1913.
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Correct Answer: Qutbuddin Aibak
Qutbuddin Aibak died after falling from his horse while playing polo.
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Correct Answer: Tennis
The Davis Cup is associated with tennis.
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Correct Answer: Stanley Wolpert
Jinnah of Pakistan was written by Stanley Wolpert.
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Correct Answer: Charles Darwin
On the Origin of Species was written by Charles Darwin.
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Correct Answer: France
Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor of the French.
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Correct Answer: 712
The decisive battle between Muhammad Bin Qasim and Raja Dahir was fought in 712.
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Correct Answer: Nancy Palosy
Nancy Pelosi was the first woman Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
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Correct Answer: Ronald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole, on 14 December 1911.
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Correct Answer: Norway
Roald Amundsen was Norwegian.
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Correct Answer: Mustard gas
Mustard gas was used as a chemical weapon in the First World War.
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Correct Answer: The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
The immediate cause of the First World War was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
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Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Biman is the national airline of Bangladesh.
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Correct Answer: Iran
Mahan Air belongs to Iran.
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Correct Answer: Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar was the highest run-maker in limited-overs (ODI) matches up to 2012.
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Correct Answer: 3
Pakistan won the Hockey Champions Trophy three times, in 1978, 1980 and 1994.
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Correct Answer: New York
John F. Kennedy Airport is in New York.
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Correct Answer: Russia
TASS is the news agency of Russia.
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Correct Answer: New York
Human Rights Watch is headquartered in New York.
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Correct Answer: London
Scotland Yard's headquarters are in London.
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Correct Answer: 27th September
World Tourism Day is observed on 27 September each year.
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Correct Answer: Franchise
The right to vote in elections is also termed franchise.
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Correct Answer: 1642
The Shalimar Garden in Lahore was built by Shah Jahan in 1641-1642.
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Correct Answer: All of them
The Vedas, Upanishads and Ramayana are all sacred literature of Hinduism.
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Correct Answer: Banning landmines
The Ottawa Convention of 1997 bans anti-personnel landmines.
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Correct Answer: UNESCO
UNESCO, the UN agency headquartered in Paris, is the correct answer.
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Correct Answer: 15
The International Court of Justice has 15 judges, elected for nine-year terms.
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Correct Answer: Javed Miandad
Cutting Edge is the autobiography of Javed Miandad.
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Correct Answer: Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan was the first Secretary-General elected from the ranks of United Nations staff.
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Correct Answer: Geneva
The League of Nations was headquartered in Geneva.
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Correct Answer: None of these
None of the offered items — the Eiffel Tower, the Temple of Artemis or Rome — is one of the New7Wonders of the World.
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Correct Answer: 1859
Big Ben was installed at the British Parliament in 1859.
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Correct Answer: Iceland
Iceland's Althing is considered the oldest parliament in the world.
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Correct Answer: World Health Day
7 April is celebrated as World Health Day.
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Correct Answer: World Economic Forum
Klaus Martin Schwab is the founder of the World Economic Forum.
Subject 4
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Correct Answer: Rice
Rice is a Kharif (summer) crop, while wheat and gram are Rabi crops.
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Correct Answer: France
Mont Blanc is on the France-Italy border, in France for the purposes of this question.
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Correct Answer: France
The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France.
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Correct Answer: Mariana trench
The Mariana Trench is the deepest point in the ocean.
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Correct Answer: Alaska
Alaska is the largest state of the USA by area.
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Correct Answer: Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked country, while Uruguay and Pakistan have sea coasts.
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Correct Answer: Himalayas
As a mountain range, the Himalayas are the second longest in the world after the Andes.
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Correct Answer: Congo River
The Congo River crosses the Equator twice.
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Correct Answer: Jumna
The Taj Mahal stands on the bank of the Yamuna (Jumna) river.
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Correct Answer: River Danube
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is situated on the bank of the Danube.
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Correct Answer: Indus
The Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej are tributaries of the Indus river.
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Correct Answer: Tigris
The Tigris does not flow in Africa, while the Nile, Congo and Zambezi do.
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Correct Answer: South West Africa
Namibia was formerly known as South West Africa.
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Correct Answer: Nigeria
The book keys Nigeria as the land of Mighty Rivers.
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Correct Answer: Sunda Trench
The Sunda (Java) Trench is the deepest place in the Indian Ocean.
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Correct Answer: Antarctica
Lake Vostok, a subglacial lake, is located in Antarctica.
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Correct Answer: La Paz
La Paz in Bolivia is the highest capital city in the world.
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Correct Answer: Beloye-More
The White Sea-Baltic (Beloye-More) Canal, at 227 km, is the longest shipping canal offered.
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Correct Answer: Iran
The Abadan oil refinery, the world's biggest at the time, is situated in Iran.
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Correct Answer: Panama
Gatun Lake is located in Panama.
Subject 5
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Correct Answer: Both a&c
Fear of heights is called acrophobia, and altophobia also denotes fear of heights, so both apply.
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Correct Answer: Haematite
Haematite is an ore of iron, while bauxite is an ore of aluminium.
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Correct Answer: Jons Jacobs Berzelius
Jons Jacob Berzelius introduced the modern letter-based system of chemical symbols.
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Correct Answer: Stephenson
George Stephenson invented the steam locomotive.
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Correct Answer: New
De novo means new, or from the beginning.
Source & verification
Verified from the official paper / published solved paper — every answer rechecked before publishing.
Questions
100 questions, all published: General Knowledge (29), Law (25), Geography (20), Pakistan Studies (14), History (7), Everyday Science (4) and English (1).
Mostly the NAB Ordinance 1999 — establishment, appointments, freezing of property and punishments — plus General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Geography, History, Everyday Science and English vocabulary.
Yes. Every answer was checked three ways — the book's printed Answer Key on p.211, the book's own wording, and the standard fact — with four key errors corrected (Q67 Human Rights Watch, Q74 Ottawa Convention, Q75 chemical symbols, Q93 New7Wonders) and 16 retained-with-note flags.
Its NAB law, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies and Geography content is shared with FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT and other one-paper exams, so it is useful practice for all of them.
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