CSS Criminology Past Paper 2025

Instructions 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

1. Q. 220 marks

   Discuss the scope of criminology and its significance in Pakistani society.

2. Q. 320 marks

   Explain R.K. Merton’s Strain Theory. Critically elaborate its effects on youth and suggest remedies to overcome.

3. Q. 420 marks

   Explain juvenile delinquency. What are the socio-economic, demographic, and environmental factors that lead to juvenile delinquency?

4. Q. 520 marks

   What difficulties do police officers’ encounter in preventing crime and upholding social order and law?

5. Q. 620 marks

   Describe following types of legal Justice: (5 each) (a) Retributive Justice (b) Procedural Justice (c) Distributive Justice (d) Restorative Justice

6. Q. 720 marks

   Discuss the importance of the investigation process in the criminal justice system. How can these be more effective?

7. Q. 820 marks

   Is radicalism present in Pakistani society? How does it escalate into terrorism?

8. Q. 920 marks

   Write short notes on the following: (10 each) (a) Anti Narcotics Force (b) Money Laundering

Source & accuracy

Source:

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Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• 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.