CSS Sociology Past Paper 2020

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Differentiate between social change and social structural changes. Discuss three key areas which need immediate attention of policy makers.

2. Q. 320 marks

   Durkheim emphasized on the functional aspects of religion. However, we observe many instances of religious extremism in Pakistani society. Shed some light on the phenomenon.

3. Q. 420 marks

   Do you think Karl Marx’s capitalist perspective is applicable to today’s world? Elaborate your answer by giving arguments.

4. Q. 520 marks

   Max Weber used the term Verstehen for better understanding of social actions. Explain the significance of the concept by discussing two examples from social life.

5. Q. 620 marks

   How can moral degeneration be scientifically studied? Delineate the entire research process for studying this phenomenon.

6. Q. 720 marks

   Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative way of studying any social phenomenon. Elaborate by giving an example of each approach and how that can be inquired?

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write Notes on the following:- (10 each) (a) Types of society (b) Caste and Class Dynamics in Pakistan

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.