BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 2021
FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/SECTION OFFICER (B-17)
IN THE SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
SOCIOLOGY
Total Marks: 150 June 28, 2021 Time Allowed: 03 Hours
NOTE: i Attempt Five questions in all. Question No 1 is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.
ii All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
iii Candidate must write Q No in the Answer Book in accordance with Q No in the Q Paper.
iv No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
v Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Q No 1 Briefly explain the following concepts: (3×10=30)
i Alienation by Marxism
ii Sociological Perspective
iii Mores
iv Culture Manifestation
v Social Positivism
vi Monotheism
vii Penology
viii Anomie
ix Xenocentrism
x Comte’s law of three stages
Q No 2 “Sociology is the systematic study of human group and social life in society.” Do you agree with the statement? Discuss it with proper arguments. (30)
Q No 3 The theory of social solidarity by “Durkheim” is a milestone in the subject of sociology. Discuss. (30)
Q No 4 What is research design? Discuss its importance in the social research process and its steps in detail. (30)
Q No 5 What is social stratification? Explain the determinants of social stratification in Pakistan. (30)
Q No 6 Discuss the role of Non-Government Organizations in the development of rural community of Balochistan. (30)
Q No 7 What is society? Elaborate it with the theories of the evolution of society. (30)
Q No 8 Deviant behaviour is a threat to society, how? Also discuss theories of deviant behaviour. (30)
Q No 9 Write detailed notes on the following: (30)
- c) Cultural Lag
- d) Social Movement
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