Federal Public Service Commission
CSS Criminology Past Paper 2024
Optional · 80 marks · three hours
Original FPSC paper
DownloadInstructions specific to this paper
- First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
- Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
- Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting ONE question from EACH
Part-II questions
- Q. 220 marks
Explain the concept of crime as a social problem. How does the perception of crime as a social problem vary across different societies?
- Q. 320 marks
Explain Labelling Theory. Critically elaborate its effects on youth and suggest remedies also.
- Q. 420 marks
Explain juvenile delinquency. What are the socio- economic, demographic and environmental factors lead to juvenile delinquency?
- Q. 520 marks
Discuss the role of rehabilitation centers in the reformative treatment of criminals. How do these centers contribute to the reintegration of offenders into society?
- Q. 620 marks
Enumerate and explain the key principles that guide effective criminal investigations. How do these principles contribute to the success of an investigation?
- Q. 720 marks
Provide an overview of the International Police Association (IPA). What is its mission, and how does it contribute to international police relations?
- Q. 820 marks
Define radicalization. What factors contribute to individuals becoming radicalized, and how can societies address these influences?
- Q. 920 marks
Discuss the concept of community policing and explain potential benefits and challenges associated with its implementation in Pakistan. How can these challenges be effectively addressed?
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Standard FPSC instructions
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- Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
- All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
- Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
- No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
- Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
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