FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2025
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POST IN BS – 17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
CRIMINOLOGY
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART – I (MCQs): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART – I (MCQs): MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART – II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 30 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
(iii) There is no negative marking. All MCQs must be attempted.
PART-I (MCQs)(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the OMR Answer Sheet.(20×1=20)
(ii) Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
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PART II
NOTE:
(i) Part – II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART – II by selecting ONE question from EACH SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in Accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(v) No Page / Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(iv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.SECTION-A
SECTION-A
Q2. Discuss the scope of criminology and its significance in Pakistani Society. (20)
Q3. Explain R.K. Merton’s Strain Theory. Critically elaborate its effects on youth and suggest remedies to overcome. (20)
SECTION-B
Q4. Explain juvenile delinquency. What are the socio-economic, demographic, and environmental factors that lead to juvenile delinquency? (20)
Q5. What difficulties do police officers encounter in preventing crime and upholding social order and law? (20)
SECTION-C
Q6. Describe the following types of legal justice: (20)
i Retributive justice
ii Procedural justice
iii Distributive justice
iv Restorative justice
Q7. Discuss the importance of the investigation process in the criminal justice system. How can these be more effective? (20)
SECTION-D
Q8. Is radicalism present in Pakistani Society? How does it escalate into terrorism? (20)
Q9. Write short notes on the following: (20)
(a) Anti Narcotics Force
(b) Money Laundering
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