FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION, 1988 FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
SOCIOLOGY
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 “Sociology is the science of social relationships.” Discuss.
2 Define culture. Discuss the characteristics and forms of culture. Support your discussion with examples from Pakistani culture.
3 What is meant by social order? What factors led to social disorder?
4 Define social class. Discuss the characteristics of different social classes of Pakistan in light of your definition of social class.
5 Analyse the problem of drug abuse in Pakistan. Give one programme to curb this social problem amongst the youth.
6 What do you understand by cultural change and social change? Describe the factors favourable to social change.
7 Define Community. Discuss the characteristics of different forms of communities.
8 Define social control. What are the informal mode of social control?
9 Write short notes on the following:
(a) Ascribed status.
(b) Socialization process.
(c) Institutionalized evasion.
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