This ASF Corporal past paper held on 27 March 2021 is a memory-based compilation of 54 MCQs recalled by candidates. It covers Islamic Studies, Urdu vocabulary, Pakistan Studies, General Knowledge, ASF job-related knowledge, English and IQ/Mathematics — the same subject mix seen in recent ASF Corporal papers. All answers have been editorially reviewed, date-sensitive answers are locked to 27 March 2021, and ambiguous or incomplete recalls are flagged instead of guessed.
Paper Overview
| Post | ASF Corporal — BPS-07 |
|---|---|
| Paper Date | 27 March 2021 |
| Questions Available Here | 54 memory-based questions |
| Subjects | Islamic Studies (7), Urdu (8), Pakistan Studies (7), General Knowledge (7), ASF / Aviation Security (6), English (10), IQ / Mathematics (9) |
| Status | Solved & editorially reviewed — 54 explanations added, disputed items flagged |
🕌 Islamic Studies (7)
Q1. The first Prophet of Allah is ______?
Answer: Hazrat Adam (A.S)
Explanation: In Islamic belief, Adam (A.S) is the first human and first Prophet.
Q2. What is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar?
Answer: Rajab
Explanation: Order: 1 Muharram, 2 Safar, 3 Rabi-ul-Awwal, 4 Rabi-us-Sani, 5 Jamadi-ul-Awwal, 6 Jamadi-us-Sani, 7 Rajab.
Q3. Which Surah is called ‘Aroos-ul-Qur’an (Bride of the Qur’an)?
Answer: Surah Ar-Rahman
Explanation: Surah Rahman is called Aroos-ul-Qur’an for its eloquence and repeated verse “Fabi ayyi ala-i rabbikuma tukazziban.”
Q4. Salat-e-Khasoof is performed on?
Answer: Lunar Eclipse
Explanation: Salat-e-Kusoof = solar eclipse, Salat-e-Khasoof = lunar eclipse.
Q5. How many types of rights are there in Islam in this conventional classification?
Answer: Two broad categories — Haqooq-ullah (Rights of Allah) and Haqooq-ul-Ibad (Rights of people)
Explanation: This is the standard textbook classification intended by the MCQ. Detailed fiqh may list more sub-types.
Q6. Hazrat Hamza (R.A) is ______ of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Answer: Paternal uncle (Chacha)
Explanation: Hazrat Hamza was the younger brother of Abdullah (father of the Prophet) and was martyred at Uhud.
Q7. Who was the leader of the pagans (Quraish) in the Battle of Badr?
Answer: Abu Jahl (Amr ibn Hisham)
Explanation: Abu Jahl led the Quraish army at Badr (2 AH) and was killed in the battle.
📝 Urdu Vocabulary (8)
Q8. Who translated the Holy Quran into Urdu for the first time?
Answer: Shah Rafiuddin and Shah Abdul Qadir are both associated with early complete Urdu translations
Explanation: The “first” is ambiguous: Shah Abdul Qadir’s 1828 translation is often cited as the first complete Urdu translation, while his elder brother Shah Rafiuddin did an early literal translation around the same period. Both names appear in textbooks; recall indicated this ambiguity.
Q9. “مقطع” is called:
Answer: The last verse (sher) of a ghazal in which the poet uses his takhallus (pen-name)
Explanation: First sher is “matla”, last is “maqta”.
Q10. In a ghazal, the last sher is called:
Answer: Maqta
Explanation: Same as Q9 — Maqta contains the poet’s pen-name.
Q11. “علامتی” means:
Answer: Symbolic / emblematic
Explanation: “Alamat” = sign/symbol, “alamati” = symbolic.
Q12. Antonym of “طاقت” (strength) in the recalled set is:
Answer: کمزوری (weakness)
Explanation: Straight antonym.
Q13. One-word for “اقدام” is closest to:
Answer: Step / measure / initiative
Explanation: “Iqdaam” = step taken to do something.
Q14. Plural of “حکیم” is:
Answer: حکما (Hukama)
Explanation: Arabic-origin plural.
Q15. “عرف” means:
Answer: Common usage / custom / known
Explanation: “Urf” = that which is commonly known or customary.
🇵🇰 Pakistan Studies (7)
Q16. Who coined the name “Pakistan”?
Answer: Choudhry Rahmat Ali
Explanation: In his 1933 pamphlet “Now or Never” published in Cambridge.
Q17. Who was the first President of Pakistan?
Answer: Iskander Mirza
Explanation: Took office on 23 March 1956 when Pakistan became a Republic.
Q18. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Answer: Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: Served from 15 August 1947 until his assassination in 1951.
Q19. Old name of Bahawalnagar (as recalled) is:
Answer: Rojhan Wali
Explanation: This is the conventional quiz answer for the town’s earlier name before it was named after Bahawal Khan.
Q20. When was the First Constitution of Pakistan enforced?
Answer: 23 March 1956
Explanation: Adopted on 29 Feb 1956 and enforced on 23 March 1956.
Q21. The recalled Q “Bombay separated from Sindh in?” — corrected:
Answer: Sindh was separated from the Bombay Presidency in 1936 (not Bombay from Sindh)
Explanation: Under the Government of India Act 1935, Sindh became a separate province on 1 April 1936. The recall reversed the wording.
Q22. Which is the coldest place in Pakistan? (recalled)
Answer: Disputed / Incomplete — commonly answered as Skardu in quizzes, but varies by dataset
Explanation: Pakistan has several extremely cold spots (Skardu, Astore, Hunza). Without period/metric, don’t memorize a single fixed answer. Skardu is the most frequent quiz answer.
🌍 General Knowledge (7)
Q23. Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup in?
Answer: 1992
Explanation: Pakistan beat England at Melbourne under Imran Khan.
Q24. National animal of Pakistan is?
Answer: Markhor
Explanation: Wild goat, declared national animal.
Q25. Major event of 1971 for Pakistan was?
Answer: Separation of East Pakistan — Bangladesh became an independent country
Explanation: On 16 December 1971, East Pakistan became Bangladesh.
Q26. How many languages are spoken in Pakistan? (recalled)
Answer: Approximately 70+ languages; counts vary by classification
Explanation: Different linguistic surveys group languages/dialects differently (e.g., 70-80). The recalled “74” is one textbook figure — treat as approximate.
Q27. Leader of the Opposition in the Senate as of 27 March 2021 was?
Answer: Yousaf Raza Gillani (as of 26 March 2021)
Explanation: He was notified as Leader of the Opposition on 26 March 2021. This is date-locked — do not use for 2026.
Q28. President of Turkey as of 27 March 2021 was?
Answer: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Explanation: President since 2014 (PM 2003-2014). Date-locked answer.
Q29. Highest point of the Khyber Pass is?
Answer: Landi Kotal
Explanation: Landi Kotal is the highest town on the pass (~1,072 m) and a common GK answer.
🔬 Everyday Science (Part of GK) — included in same block
Q30. Which human organ has 4 chambers?
Answer: Heart
Explanation: Two atria + two ventricles.
Q31. Which organ purifies blood?
Answer: Kidneys (also liver)
Explanation: Kidneys filter blood and remove waste as urine; liver also detoxifies. Most MCQs expect “kidneys.”
Q32. Approximate water percentage in cow’s milk is?
Answer: Approximately 87% (not 80% as recalled)
Explanation: Typical cow’s milk is ~87% water, 3-4% fat, ~3% protein, rest lactose/minerals. The recalled 80% is too low.
Q33. Who was the first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider?
Answer: Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed (1948)
Explanation: Awarded for Kashmir War 1948.
Q34. Who was the first female fighter pilot of Pakistan (as per quiz)?
Answer: Flying Officer Marium Mukhtiar (common quiz answer, martyred 2015)
Explanation: Note: Some sources cite Ayesha Farooq as first operational female fighter pilot (2013). The recalled paper expected Marium Mukhtiar — both names appear in different keys, so verify the option set.
✈️ Job Related — ASF / Aviation Security (6)
Q35. Convert 1550 MB to GB (approx)?
Answer: ~1.51 GB (1550 ÷ 1024)
Explanation: 1 GB = 1024 MB. Some keys use 1000 MB ≈ 1.55 GB — both are accepted as approximate.
Q36. The word “Computer” belongs to which language?
Answer: English (origin Latin “computare”)
Explanation: Latin root “computare” → English “computer.” Exam keys expect “English.”
Q37. ASF is under which ministry/division?
Answer: Aviation Division (Cabinet Secretariat), Government of Pakistan — often recalled as Ministry of Defence / Aviation
Explanation: ASF works under the Aviation Division. Older keys write “Ministry of Defence” or “Ministry of Aviation” — all refer to the same federal setup.
Q38. ASF is responsible for safeguarding civil aviation against?
Answer: Acts of unlawful interference — hijacking, sabotage, terrorism
Explanation: Mandate under the ASF Act 1975.
Q39. Main functions of ASF include:
Answer: Security of airports, aircraft and passengers; checking entry passes; anti-hijacking measures
Explanation: ASF secures airport premises, screens passengers/baggage and guards aircraft on ground.
Q40. ASF was established in which year?
Answer: 1976 (ASF Act passed 1975, force raised 1976)
Explanation: Frequently asked as 1975/1976 — both appear in keys; 1976 is when the force became operational.
📖 English (10)
Q41. She ______ working since 2007. (Choose correct auxiliary)
Answer: has been
Explanation: Present perfect continuous with “since 2007” → has been working.
Q42. Passive: “He writes a letter.”
Answer: A letter is written by him.
Explanation: Simple present passive: is + past participle.
Q43. Indirect: He said, “I am busy.”
Answer: He said that he was busy.
Explanation: Present “am” → past “was”.
Q44. Choose the correctly spelled word:
Answer: Accommodation / Accommodate (double c, double m)
Explanation: Common spelling trap.
Q45. Antonym of “Brave” is:
Answer: Cowardly / Coward
Explanation: Straight antonym.
Q46. Synonym of “Honest” is:
Answer: Truthful / Sincere
Explanation: Context-dependent.
Q47. Fill: He is afraid ___ dogs.
Answer: of
Explanation: Afraid of.
Q48. Fill: She is good ___ English.
Answer: at
Explanation: Good at a subject.
Q49. One word for “a person who loves mankind”:
Answer: Philanthropist
Explanation: Philan = love, anthropos = mankind.
Q50. Idiom “to take French leave” means:
Answer: To be absent without permission
Explanation: Common idiom.
🔢 IQ / Mathematics (4 — making total 54)
Q51. If 15 men do a work in 10 days, how many days will 30 men take?
Answer: 5 days
Explanation: Work = 15×10 =150 man-days; 150 ÷30 =5 (inverse proportion).
Q52. Ratio 2:3, total 100, share of larger is:
Answer: 60
Explanation: 3/5 ×100 =60.
Q53. What is 20% of 250?
Answer: 50
Explanation: 0.20×250=50.
Q54. Next number: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?
Answer: 30
Explanation: Differences +4, +6, +8 → next +10 → 20+10=30.
⚠️ Caution — Do Not Memorize Blindly
Q8 — Quran translation “first”: Both Shah Rafiuddin and Shah Abdul Qadir did early Urdu translations — exam keys differ. Check the exact option set.
Q22 — Coldest place: Depends on dataset/period. Skardu is the common quiz answer, but not a permanent geographic fact.
Q26 — Languages count: ~70+; number varies by how dialects are counted.
Q31 — Court name: Gilgit-Baltistan’s superior courts have had different names/dates — recall was incomplete.
Q34 — First female fighter pilot: Marium Mukhtiar vs Ayesha Farooq — both appear in different keys. Learn the distinction.
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How to Use This Memory-Based Paper
- Time yourself: 54 Q in 50 minutes, then check answers with explanations.
- Focus on concepts: Read the explanation, don’t just tick the answer — especially for pedagogy, ASF act and English grammar.
- Verify disputed Qs: Q8, Q22, Q26, Q31, Q34 are flagged — verify from textbooks, not just this list.
- Revise with related papers: Use the links below for Batch-I, Batch-III and pedagogy practice.
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- ASF Corporal Past Paper 28 October 2022 Batch-I – 38 Solved MCQs
- ASF Corporal Past Paper 30 October 2022 Batch-III – 50 Solved MCQs
- Most Repeated General Knowledge MCQs – 54 Questions
- English Grammar MCQs – 100 Practice Questions
- All ASF Corporal Past Papers Collection
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the official ASF Corporal 27 March 2021 paper?
No. This is an independent memory-based compilation, solved and reviewed by SirNadir.com. For the official paper/key, consult the ASF / Ministry of Aviation notice.
How many questions were in the real paper?
ASF Corporal papers typically have 50-100 MCQs. Here we publish 54 that could be recalled and verified.
Why are some answers flagged as disputed?
Because the original wording or options were missing/incomplete. We flag instead of guessing so you don’t learn a wrong fact.
Are 2021 current-affairs answers valid today?
No. Q27 (Senate Opposition) and Q28 (Turkey President) are locked to 27 March 2021. For current exams, learn the current holder.
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