Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Most Repeated Past Papers Questions
Q. Who has the authority to declare a place as a “Police Station” under the FIA Act? Answer: Federal Government (Section 3)
Q. Which section of the FIA Act, 1974 deals with the superintendence of the Agency? Answer: Section 4(1)
Q. Under Section 5(5), an officer can stop someone from removing property to prevent what? Answer: Loss of evidence
Q. The FIA investigates Human Trafficking under which law listed in its schedule? Answer: Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018
Q. Which FIA wing is responsible for background checks and security clearance? Answer: Counter-Terrorism Wing (CTW)
Q. If a person fails to disclose assets during an investigation, it relates to which law in the FIA schedule? Answer: Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947
Q. Which wing of the FIA deals with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) violations? Answer: Economic Crime Wing (ECW)
Q. What is the minimum rank of an officer authorized to arrest without a warrant under the FIA Act? Answer: Sub-Inspector
Q. Which section of the FIA Act states that the Act applies to Pakistani citizens outside Pakistan? Answer: Section 1(2)
Q. Who is responsible for the administration of the FIA? Answer: Director General (Section 4)
Q. Federal Investigation Agency was established in which year? Answer: 1975
Q. FIA was established under which law? Answer: FIA Act 1974
Q. The headquarters of FIA is located in which city? Answer: Islamabad
Q. FIA works under which ministry of Pakistan? Answer: Ministry of Interior
Q. FIA replaced which earlier organization? Answer: Pakistan Special Police Establishment
Q. Who appoints the Director General of FIA? Answer: Federal Government of Pakistan
Q. The Director General of FIA usually belongs to which service? Answer: Police Service of Pakistan
Q. FIA cooperates internationally with which global police organization? Answer: Interpol
Q. Interpol headquarters is located in which city? Answer: Lyon, France
Q. The Interpol National Central Bureau in Pakistan operates under which agency? Answer: FIA
Q. Which wing of FIA deals with cybercrime cases? Answer: National Response Centre for Cyber Crime (NR3C)
Q. The cybercrime law of Pakistan is called what? Answer: Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016
Q. Which FIA wing deals with human trafficking? Answer: Anti Human Trafficking Circle (AHTC)
Q. Which wing of FIA deals with financial crimes? Answer: Economic Crime Wing
Q. FIA immigration authorities mainly operate at which places? Answer: International airports and border crossings
Q. Which type of crime involves illegal transfer or concealment of money? Answer: Money laundering
Q. What is the illegal transportation of people across borders for exploitation called? Answer: Human trafficking
Q. What term is used for illegal movement of people across borders for profit? Answer: Human smuggling
Q. The illegal copying or distribution of software is called what? Answer: Software piracy
Q. What is the crime of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system called? Answer: Hacking
Q. What is the attempt to obtain sensitive information through fake emails called? Answer: Phishing
Q. What is the use of another person’s personal data without permission called? Answer: Identity theft
Q. Online harassment through digital platforms is known as what? Answer: Cyber stalking
Q. Fraud committed through internet banking or online transactions is known as what? Answer: Cyber fraud
Q. Illegal use of someone else’s credit card information is called what? Answer: Credit card fraud
Q. Fake passports and visas are investigated by which agency in Pakistan? Answer: FIA
Q. Which section of the FIA Act, 1974 deals with the constitution of the Agency? Answer: Section 3
Q. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was established in which year? Answer: 1975
Q. Under the FIA Act, 1974, who is the head of the agency? Answer: Director General (DG)
Q. Which section of the FIA Act, 1974 grants the members of the agency powers of investigation and arrest? Answer: Section 5
Q. To which Ministry does the FIA report? Answer: Ministry of Interior
Q. What is the minimum rank of an FIA officer who can exercise the powers of an officer-in-charge of a police station (SHO)? Answer: Sub-Inspector
Q. Which section of the FIA Act, 1974 gives the Federal Government the power to make rules? Answer: Section 9
Q. The FIA’s jurisdiction to investigate certain offenses is limited to those listed in the? Answer: Schedule of the Act
Q. Which section of the Act provides indemnity to members of the agency for actions done in good faith? Answer: Section 7
Q. What does the term “Agency” mean in the context of the FIA Act, 1974? Answer: Federal Investigation Agency
Q. Which section of the FIA Act, 1974 deals with the “Power to amend the Schedule”? Answer: Section 6
Q. In whom does the administration of the FIA vest, as per Section 4 of the Act? Answer: Director General
Q. Which division of the FIA is responsible for dealing with Cyber Crimes? Answer: Cyber Crime Wing (NR3C)
Q. Under the FIA Act, 1974, a member of the agency has the powers and liabilities of a? Answer: Police Officer
Q. Can the FIA investigate a case of money laundering? Answer: Yes
Q. Which section of the Act allows the DG to delegate his powers to any member of the agency? Answer: Section 8
Q. What is the primary law used by FIA for the procedure of investigation and trial? Answer: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Q. Which section of the FIA Act, 1974 defines the “Public Servant”? Answer: Section 2(e)
Q. Does the FIA have the authority to investigate offenses outside of Pakistan? Answer: Yes
Q. What was the name of the establishment that was replaced by the FIA in 1975? Answer: Pakistan Special Police Establishment (PSPE)
Q. Illegal entry or exit from a country is known as what? Answer: Illegal immigration
Q. Organized crime operating across multiple countries is known as what? Answer: Transnational organized crime
Q. Electronic information used as legal proof in investigations is called what? Answer: Digital evidence
Q. The first step in a criminal investigation is usually what? Answer: Registration of a complaint
Q. Evidence collected during investigations is presented in which institution? Answer: Court of law
Q. Which Pakistani scientist associated with nuclear development died in 2021 and his case was handled with security by FIA? Answer: Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan
Q. FIA helps prevent illegal activities related to which travel document? Answer: Passport
Q. Which crime involves creating fake official documents? Answer: Document forgery
Q. Illegal trade and transportation of goods across borders is called what? Answer: Smuggling
Q. Which crime involves illegal financial transactions through banks? Answer: Bank fraud
Q. Which FIA wing investigates corruption in federal departments? Answer: Anti Corruption Wing
Q. Unauthorized monitoring of someone’s online activity for harassment is called what? Answer: Cyber stalking
Q. What is the illegal use of social media to threaten or blackmail someone called? Answer: Online blackmail
Q. Which crime involves sending fraudulent messages pretending to be a trusted organization? Answer: Phishing scam
Q. Which crime involves illegal transfer of funds through electronic networks? Answer: Electronic fraud
Q. Which type of crime includes hacking, identity theft, and online fraud? Answer: Cybercrime
Q. The main objective of criminal investigation is what? Answer: Collect evidence and identify offenders
Q. Which agency in Pakistan is primarily responsible for investigating federal crimes? Answer: Federal Investigation Agency
Q. FIA contributes to national security mainly by doing what? Answer: Investigating federal offenses
Q. Which law enforcement activity involves gathering facts and evidence about a crime? Answer: Investigation
Q. International cooperation between police agencies helps prevent what type of crime? Answer: Cross-border crime
Q. A person who illegally accesses computer systems is called what? Answer: Hacker
Q. Financial crimes committed using digital systems are generally called what? Answer: Financial cybercrime
Q. Federal Investigation Agency was created after the reorganization of which earlier agency in Pakistan? Answer: Pakistan Special Police Establishment
Q. FIA Act was enacted by the Parliament of Pakistan in which year? Answer: 1974
Q. FIA started functioning formally in which year? Answer: 1975
Q. The Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) in Pakistan operates under which organization? Answer: Federal Investigation Agency
Q. Which international police cooperation organization connects law enforcement agencies of different countries? Answer: Interpol
Q. The headquarters of Interpol is located in which country? Answer: France
Q. The FIA Economic Crime Wing mainly investigates which type of offenses? Answer: Financial and banking fraud
Q. What term is used for concealing illegally obtained money through legal financial systems? Answer: Money laundering
Q. Which FIA wing deals with crimes related to online fraud and hacking? Answer: Cyber Crime Wing
Q. The National Response Centre for Cyber Crime is commonly known as what? Answer: NR3C
Q. Which Pakistani law specifically deals with cybercrime offenses? Answer: Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016
Q. Under PECA law, unauthorized access to an information system is considered what? Answer: Cyber offense
Q. The FIA Anti Human Trafficking Circle deals with what type of crime? Answer: Human trafficking
Q. Illegal transportation of individuals across international borders for exploitation is called what? Answer: Human trafficking
Q. Illegal movement of people across borders for financial gain is called what? Answer: Human smuggling
Q. What is the illegal creation or alteration of official documents called? Answer: Forgery
Q. What is the act of using fake travel documents to cross borders called? Answer: Passport fraud
Q. What is the illegal trade of goods across national borders called? Answer: Smuggling
Q. What term is used for crimes committed using computers and digital networks? Answer: Cybercrime
Q. Fraud conducted through internet banking or online payment systems is called what? Answer: Online financial fraud
Q. What is the act of illegally copying computer programs or software called? Answer: Software piracy
Q. What is the act of stealing personal information through fake websites or emails called? Answer: Phishing
Q. The unauthorized use of someone else’s personal information for financial gain is called what? Answer: Identity theft
Q. Continuous online harassment or monitoring of a person is known as what? Answer: Cyber stalking
Q. What type of evidence is obtained from computers, mobile phones, and digital devices? Answer: Digital evidence
Q. The analysis and recovery of digital data for investigations is known as what? Answer: Digital forensics
Q. A criminal organization operating in multiple countries is called what? Answer: Transnational organized crime
Q. Which institution reviews evidence collected during criminal investigations? Answer: Court of law
Q. The first legal step in starting an investigation is called what? Answer: Registration of a complaint
Q. A person who illegally enters computer systems is called what? Answer: Hacker
Q. Sending fraudulent emails pretending to be a trusted organization is called what? Answer: Phishing attack
Q. What is the illegal use of another person’s credit card information called? Answer: Credit card fraud
Q. Which type of crime involves illegal financial transactions through banks? Answer: Bank fraud
Q. Which FIA wing deals with corruption cases in federal departments? Answer: Anti Corruption Wing
Q. What term is used for illegal online threats or demands for money? Answer: Online blackmail
Q. Illegal transfer of funds through electronic systems is known as what? Answer: Electronic fraud
Q. What is the act of creating fake online identities to deceive people called? Answer: Online impersonation
Q. Crimes involving international criminal networks are usually called what? Answer: Transnational crimes
Q. FIA officers must follow which procedures during investigations? Answer: Legal procedures and evidence rules
Q. The main objective of criminal investigation is what? Answer: Identification and prosecution of offenders
Q. Evidence gathered during investigation must be presented where? Answer: Court
Q. The protection of national borders from illegal entry is known as what? Answer: Immigration control
Q. Illegal transfer of currency across borders without declaration is called what? Answer: Currency smuggling
Q. What term describes criminals working together in organized groups? Answer: Organized crime
Q. What type of investigation focuses on financial records and transactions? Answer: Financial investigation
Q. The use of computers to commit financial crimes is known as what? Answer: Cyber financial crime
Q. Which law enforcement activity involves gathering facts about a suspected crime? Answer: Investigation
Q. A criminal who secretly obtains confidential information from a system is called what? Answer: Hacker
Q. The main role of FIA in Pakistan is what? Answer: Investigation of federal crimes
Q. Cooperation between law enforcement agencies of different countries helps control what? Answer: International crime
Q. What does the term “Agency” mean in the context of the FIA Act, 1974? Answer: Federal Investigation Agency
Q. Which wing of the FIA is responsible for investigating crimes like money laundering and illegal hundi? Answer: Economic Crime Wing (ECW)
Q. What is the name of the agency that took over major cybercrime functions from FIA in recent reforms? Answer: National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA)
Q. Under the FIA Act, 1974, who has the power of general superintendence of the Agency? Answer: Federal Government (Ministry of Interior)
Q. Which section of the FIA Act, 1974 deals with the delegation of powers by the DG? Answer: Section 8
Q. Which international organization does the FIA cooperate with as Pakistan’s National Central Bureau (NCB)? Answer: INTERPOL
Q. In which city is the FIA Academy located for the training of its officers? Answer: Islamabad
Q. Which law mainly governs the investigation of human trafficking by FIA? Answer: Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018
Q. Can the FIA investigate corruption cases in Provincial Government departments without federal links? Answer: No
Q. What is the total number of sections in the FIA Act, 1974? Answer: 10 Sections
