Federal Public Service Commission
CSS Criminology Past Paper 2019
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
Travis Hirschi argued that crime results when an individual’s bond to society is weak or broken. Discuss in detail what this theory of social bonding explains about crime.
- Q. 320 marks
Discuss the fundamental postulates of Edwin Sutherland’s ‘Differential Association theory’ with examples.
- Q. 420 marks
Discuss some of the functions and responsibilities of Juvenile Justice System. Do you believe that Juvenile Justice has played its role in prevention of juvenile crimes in Pakistan?
- Q. 520 marks
How far recidivism has been limited by the institution of prison? Explain some of the modern strategies used in prison for the restoration and reintegration of criminals.
- Q. 620 marks
Define and differentiate interviewing and interrogation techniques. How far human rights of criminals are being violated during the interrogation process?
- Q. 720 marks
How the forensic science is a helpful tool in the modern day for determining and detection of violent crimes?
- Q. 820 marks
Cybercrime is increasing at national and international levels. Suggest some measures to control this kind of crime.
- Q. 920 marks
How do violent crimes affect social fabric of Pakistani society? Discuss some of the modern policing strategies for prevention and control of the violent crimes in Pakistan.
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