Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
Competitive Examination for Recruitment to BPS-17 Posts under the Federal Government
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
PART-II (Subjective) : 80 Marks
Paper: Sociology
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Differentiate between ethnocentrism and xenocentrism with examples. Which one, and how, is important in damaging the peace and development situation in Karachi? Discuss with logic and evidence on the issue.
Q.3 Make a comparative and analytical discussion on the Social Contract Theory and the Organismic Theory while developing your thesis with a logical conclusion.
Q.4 How do you see the future of Pakistani society resulting from the effects of industrialization, modernization, urbanization, and modern means of communication upon social change processes? Discuss with examples.
Q.5 How do you see the future of major cities in Pakistan? Discuss by focusing on the issues of water and food security and the situation of terrorism and extremism with examples and data.
Q.6 Discuss the structure and functions of the Pakistani family with examples, keeping in view the changes occurring. How do you see the future of the Pakistani family system? Make a research-based argument.
Q.7 Ibn-e-Khaldun, but not Auguste Comte, is the founder of sociology. Make your argument in favor or against this thought with logic and examples from the historical development of sociology.
Q.8 Write short notes on the following:
(i) Research process in sociology.
(ii) Deviance and street crime in Pakistan.
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