SINDH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, HYDERABAD.
Combined Competitive Examination, 2020
Criminology.
Tuesday the 24th November, 2020.
Time: 02:00 pm to 05: 00 pm Maximum marks. 100
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Question No. Marks
SECTION-I
Note: This Section carries Total 25 marks. Attempt any Two questions by selecting One question of 15 marks and 01 question of 10 marks.
01 Define Criminology & discuss its scope keeping in view the current scenario of increase of Crime in Pakistan. 15
02 Criminology is a scientific study of social problems of crime and violence. What particular social problems do you see influence violent crimes in our society? 15
03 Sutherland’s “Differential Association is the specific casual process in the development of systematic criminal behaviour”. Critically evaluate with relevant examples of some crimes from our society. 10
04 What is Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)? Enlist its various characteristics and analyze how Psychopathy tends the person to violence and crime. 10
SECTION-II
Note: This Section carries Total 25 marks. Attempt any Two questions by selecting One question of 15 marks and 01 question of 10 marks.
05 Define Juvenile delinquency by giving suitable examples from our society and discuss some of the significant causes with reference to theories which motivate youth to act on delinquent activities. 15
06 Prisons in Pakistan Lack systematic correctional mechanism and become nurseries of crime and militancy in the country. Discuss it with reference to conditions of prisons in Pakistan. 15
07 How risk and fear of crime are connected to different age groups, genders and communities? Critically discuss with reference to Pakistani society. 10
08 How far recidivism has been limited by the institution of prison? Explain some of the modern strategies used in prison for the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. 10
SECTION-III
Note: This Section carries Total 25 marks. Attempt any Two questions by selecting One question of 15 marks and 01 question of 10 marks.
09 Explain interview and interrogation techniques used in Criminal Investigation separately. Which do you think is more technical than other for the collection of information about Crime and criminals, and verification of crime data? 15
10 Police though is one of the main components of criminal justice system to deal with crime and criminals, but has failed to do so. Can you identify some of the problems that hinder effective police performance in Pakistan? 15
11 How forensic science is helpful tool in the modern day for determining and detection of violent crimes? 10
SECTION-IV
Note: This Section carries Total 25 marks. Attempt any Two questions by selecting One question of 15 marks and 01 question of 10 marks.
12 Why terrorism does not have fixed definition? Why youth joins path of extremism & Terrorism in Pakistan? 15
13 Write brief notes on any Three of the following: 15
(i) Crime & Opportunity. (ii) Elements of Crime. (iii) Genetics and Criminal behavior. (iv) Qualities of Good Investigator. (v) Atavism.
14 Define Money Laundering. Discuss various stages and methods of money Laundering. 10
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