Federal Public Service Commission
CSS Criminology Past Paper 2017
Optional · 80 marks · three hours
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- Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting ONE question from EACH
Part-II questions
- Q. 220 marks
Write a critical note on the increasing importance of Criminology in Pakistan. Also discuss the historical development of criminology as a scientific discipline.
- Q. 320 marks
Enlist the criminological perspectives. Briefly describe the three criminological perspectives on the study of crime and criminal behaviour.
- Q. 420 marks
Write a comprehensive note on the Juvenile justice system of Pakistan. Suggest measures for the improvement of Juvenile justice system of Pakistan.
- Q. 520 marks
Write short notes on: (10 each) (a) Causes of Juvenile delinquency in Pakistan (b) Probation and Parole
- Q. 620 marks
Write a comprehensive note on the principles of criminal investigation. Illustrate with examples from Pakistan.
- Q. 720 marks
Elaborate importance of legal and ethical guidelines for the criminal investigation of gender based crimes. Support your answer with example from Pakistani society.
- Q. 820 marks
Write a critical note on the role of law enforcement agencies in the control of terrorism in Pakistan. Suggest measures to minimize radicalization in Pakistan.
- Q. 920 marks
Write notes on: (10 each) (a) Money-laundering in Pakistan (b) Gender and Crime
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