CSS Criminology Past Paper 2026

Part-II questions

1. Q. 2

   How would you describe the criminological reasons behind the rise of misinformation and disinformation, especially during political conflicts?

2. Q. 3

   Explain how growing polarization among youth can contribute to hate crimes, using basic concepts from symbolic interactionism.

3. Q. 4

   According to Conflict Theory, crime is a product of social inequality. In your opinion, how relevant is this perspective for understanding the nature and patterns of crime in developing countries such as Pakistan?

4. Q. 5

   Discuss how emerging technologies such as deepfakes, quantum computing, and AI surveillance may influence the nature of crime in the coming decades.

5. Q. 6

   Discuss how declining public trust in institutions can contribute to deviant behaviour, non- cooperation, and social resistance in Pakistani society.

6. Q. 7

   Analyze the contributions of UNODC and UNICEF in promoting criminal justice reforms, capacity-building, and child protection. Propose a strategic plan for Pakistan to leverage its programs for strengthening juvenile justice and anti-trafficking measures.

7. Q. 8

   Suggest practical crime-prevention strategies suitable for densely populated urban areas in Pakistan. Discuss their feasibility and potential effectiveness.

8. Q. 9

   Identify the possible effects of Artificial Intelligence on employment, surveillance, and social inequality in Pakistan from a criminological perspective.

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