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[h=2]CSS Sociology Past Paper 2011[/h]
Q2 Define the term "Social change" and discuss the process of social change in group behaviour.

Q3 Define the term "Social problem" and discuss the causes of drug abuse in Pakistan.

Q4 Discuss in detail "Urbanization as a process".

Q5 Write a note in detail on "Evolutionary Theory" given by Ibn-i-Khaldun.

Q6 Discuss in detail "Theory of Labour" given by Karl Marx.

Q7 Define the term "Social Research" and discuss the procedure "How to conduct a Research?"

Q8 Discuss the status of elderly people in Pakistani society.

[h=2]Sociology Paper 2010[/h]
Part II. Attempt 4 questionsQ2) Discuss critically the theories of social action and bureacracy presented by Max Weber. How the theory of bureaucracy is relevant to situation in Pakistan? Discuss with logic and evidence
Q3)what is internal validity that influences social science research design? what are different threats to internal validity? discuss with examples
Q4) what is role of biradri/castes in political system of Pakistan? support your anwer with data and evidence from previous general election results in pakistani society.
Q5) Discuss the role of media in social and cultural change in pakistan. what type of social planning/policy is needed to direct this change in the context of our own social and cultural values. discuss with examples.
Q6) urbanization in pakistan is increasing day by day. how do you look into the future of major cities in pakistan? discuss in light of terror and security situation in these cities.
Q7) how do you perceive the future of family institution/system in pakistan.? discuss with examples especially keeping in view marriage, elderly and youth problems in the families.
Q8) write short notes on the following:
a. Poverty in Pakistan
b. Drug abuse in Pakistan
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Objective Part
1) When the researcher asks the respondent face to face question, this method is called:
(a) Interview Schedule
(b) Questionnaire
(c) Observation
(d) Interview guide
(e) None of these
2) Power that people consider legitimate is known as:
(a) Force
(b) Right
(c) Authority
(d) Previlege
(e) None of these
3) Social Structure of a society is the network of:
(a) Institutional relations
(b) Value System
(c) Traditions
(d) Compliance to Norms
(e) None of these
4) WID approach believes in:
(a) Gender mainstreaming
(b) Gender Segregation
(c) Incorporating women in development activities
(d) None of these
5) Geronotology is the study of:
(a) Human Beings
(b) Special Groups
(c) Aged and Aging
(d) All of these
6) The most pervasive of the social processes are:
(a) Cooperation
(b) Over Conflict
(c) Competition
(d) None of these
7) Abstract Sentiments are:
(a) Closer to the center of the self than moral rules
(b) Provide a focus for allegiance
(c) Are compellers of action
(d) None of these
8) The creative potential of personality is accounted for by:
(a) Stimulus-response psychology
(b) Drive psychology
(c) Trait psychology
(d) None of these
9) The country with better record for gathering population statistics then any other is:
(a) Japan
(b) Sweden
(c) USA
(d) None of these
10) The exception to the typical application of endogamy is:
(a) Tribe
(b) Kinship
(c) Race
(d) None of these
11) Stratified samples fall under:
(a) Probability sampling design
(b) Non-Probability sampling design
(c) Multi-stage sampling design
(d) None of these
12) Egoistic, the special type of suicide presented by Emile Durkheim spring from:
(a) Excessive regulation
(b) Excessive individualism
(c) Over migration with group
(d) None of these
13) A close connection between religion and economic forces was presented by:
(a) Max Weber
(b) Karl Max
(c) Emile Durkheim
(d) C. Wright Mill
(e) None of these
14) A large kinship group whose members inhabit one geographic area and believe they are descendent from a common area is known as:
(a) Clan
(b) Tribe
(c) Kin group
(d) Class
(e) None of these
15) A social condition in which values are conflicting, weak or absent is:
(a) Assimilation
(b) Hawthrone effect
(c) Invasion
(d) Anomie
16) In theoretical field social research aims at:
(a) finding problems of human being
(b) identifying delinquent behaviour
(c) reducing social conflict
(d) None of these
17) Survey Means:
(a) Overlooking
(b) Organizing social data
(c) Observation
(d) None of these
18) Independent variables are:
(a) Experimental Groups
(b) Study of social investigation
(c) Study of social life
(d) None of these
19) Qualitative Data Means:
(a) Expressed in number
(b) Expressed in words
(c) Both of these
(d) None of these
20) A Likert scale emphasizes:
(a) Reproducibility
(b) Uni-dimensinality
(c) None of these

[h=2]SOCIOLOGY CSS Paper 2009[/h]
SOCIOLOGY
Q.2. Discuss the major contributors of Max Weber in understanding the society theoretically.
Q.3. Discuss the term Social Research and explain the important steps of inducting social research.
Q.4. Discuss Migration as a social phenomenon.
Q.5. Define the term “Social Change”. How it occurs in a traditional society? Disucss it in detail.
Q.6. Karl Marx “Theory of Labour” Discuss in detail.
Q.7. Define the term “Social Problem”. Discuss smuggling a social problem in a society.
Q.8. Define the term “Community” and discuss the important characteristics of rural and urban community.
Part – I ( MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)

Q.1 select the best option/answere and fill in the appropriate box on the answere sheet.
1) Ferdinand Tonnies used the term --------------. To refer to societies dominated by impersonal relationships, individual accomplishment and self-interests.
(a) Society (b) Gesellschaft
(c) Community (d) Gemeinschaft
2) When the researcher asks the respondent face to face questions, this method is called
(a) Interview Schedule (b) Questionnaire
(C) Observation (d) interview guide
3) ----------- Is the process by which people learn all patterns of social life.
(a) Interaction (b) Communication
(c) Socialization (d) Dissemination
4) According to ------- all societies across the world are stratified.
(a) Anthropologists (b) Sociologists
(C) Economists (d) Political Scientists
5) Biological characteristics distinguishing male from female is called ------
(a) Heterosexuality (b) Gender
(c) Sex (d) Homosexuality
6) A family consisting of step relations is called :
(a) Plural family (b) Joint family
(C) Extended family (d) Compound family
7) Power that people consider legitimate is known as
(a) Force (b) Right
(C) Authority (d) Privilege
8) Mugging, rape and burglary are examples of ------- crimes.
(a) Organized crimes (b) general crimes
(c) Street crimes d) Modern crimes
9) A norm is always enforced by sanctions.
(a) True (b) False
10) Society is the largest and most complex group that sociologists study.
(a) True (b) False
11) Endogamy is the marriage among certain relatives.
(a) True (b) False
12) Social structure of a society is the network of -------------
(a) Institutional Relations (b) Value system
(c) Traditions (d) Compliance to norms
13) Polygamy means ------------------
(a) Several Husbands (b) Several Wives
(C) Several Marriages (d) Single Marriage
14) Demography means -------------:
(a) Male Population (b) Human Population
(c) Women population (d) Adult Population
15) ------------ is striving for equal treatment of women and men and for abolishing inequality.:
(a) Feminism (b) Gender Studies
(C) Political Science (d) Law
16) WID approach believes in:
a) Gender mainstreaming b) Gender Segregation
c) Incorporating women in development activities d) None of these
17) Is Pakistan a signatory of CEDAW?
(a) Yes (b) No
18) Human Rights pertain to caring for the rights of;
a) Women b) Men
c) Minorities d) All of these.
19) Symbolic behavior of a person means ------------
a) Meaningful behavior b) Covert behavior
c) Overt behavior d) Significant behavior
20) Gerontology is the study of ---------------
a) Human beings b) Special groups
c) Aged and aging d) all of these

[h=2]SOCIOLOGY Paper 2009[/h]
SOCIOLOGY
Part – I ( MCQ)
Q.1 select the best option/answere and fill in the appropriate box on the answere sheet.
1) Ferdinand Tonnies used the term --------------. To refer to societies dominated by impersonal relationships, individual accomplishment and self-interests.
(a) Society (b) Gesellschaft
(c) Community (d) Gemeinschaft
2) When the researcher asks the respondent face to face questions, this method is called
(a) Interview Schedule (b) Questionnaire
(C) Observation (d) interview guide
3) ----------- Is the process by which people learn all patterns of social life.
(a) Interaction (b) Communication
(c) Socialization (d) Dissemination
4) According to ------- all societies across the world are stratified.
(a) Anthropologists (b) Sociologists
(C) Economists (d) Political Scientists
5) Biological characteristics distinguishing male from female is called ------
(a) Heterosexuality (b) Gender
(c) Sex (d) Homosexuality
6) A family consisting of step relations is called :
(a) Plural family (b) Joint family
(C) Extended family (d) Compound family
7) Power that people consider legitimate is known as
(a) Force (b) Right
(C) Authority (d) Privilege
8) Mugging, rape and burglary are examples of ------- crimes.
(a) Organized crimes (b) general crimes
(c) Street crimes d) Modern crimes
9) A norm is always enforced by sanctions.
(a) True (b) False
10) Society is the largest and most complex group that sociologists study.
(a) True (b) False
11) Endogamy is the marriage among certain relatives.
(a) True (b) False
12) Social structure of a society is the network of -------------
(a) Institutional Relations (b) Value system
(c) Traditions (d) Compliance to norms
13) Polygamy means ------------------
(a) Several Husbands (b) Several Wives
(C) Several Marriages (d) Single Marriage
14) Demography means -------------:
(a) Male Population (b) Human Population
(c) Women population (d) Adult Population
15) ------------ is striving for equal treatment of women and men and for abolishing inequality.:
(a) Feminism (b) Gender Studies
(C) Political Science (d) Law
16) WID approach believes in:
a) Gender mainstreaming b) Gender Segregation
c) Incorporating women in development activities d) None of these
17) Is Pakistan a signatory of CEDAW?
(a) Yes (b) No
18) Human Rights pertain to caring for the rights of;
a) Women b) Men
c) Minorities d) All of these.
19) Symbolic behavior of a person means ------------
a) Meaningful behavior b) Covert behavior
c) Overt behavior d) Significant behavior
20) Gerontology is the study of ---------------
a) Human beings b) Special groups
c) Aged and aging d) all of these
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Q.2. Discuss the major contributors of Max Weber in understanding the society theoretically.
Q.3. Discuss the term Social Research and explain the important steps of inducting social research.
Q.4. Discuss Migration as a social phenomenon.
Q.5. Define the term “Social Change”. How it occurs in a traditional society? Disucss it in detail.
Q.6. Karl Marx “Theory of Labour” Discuss in detail.
Q.7. Define the term “Social Problem”. Discuss smuggling a social problem in a society.
Q.8. Define the term “Community” and discuss the important characteristics of rural and urban c

[h=2]Sociology Paper 2008[/h]
Sociology
PART-I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)


Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet.

i)Human and animal societies share all but one of the following characteristics:
a.Population and common territory
b.Shared beliefs and collective destiny
c.Both sexes and all ages
d.None of these
ii)The essential function of punishment in society is:
a.Reform
b.Revenge
c.Affirmation of moral standards
d.None of these
iii)The most pervasive of the social processes are:
a.Cooperation
b.Overt Conflict
c.Competition
d.None of these
iv)One of the following is alien to the concept of culture:
a.Religious ritual
b.Changelessness
c.Idealized ways of thinking and doing
d.None of these
v)A human being deprived of all communication with other humans from birth would lack all but one of the followings:
a.Rudimentary personality
b.Self
c.Language
d.None of these
vi)Abstract sentiments are :
a.Closer to center of self than moral rules
b.Provide a focus for allegiance
c.Are compellers of action
d.None of these
vii)A person is conciously motivated primarily by his:
a.Social values
b.Real traits
c.Picture of himself
d.None of these
viii)Role confusion in modern society is engendered by all but one of the following:
a.Broadening of role specification
b.Plurality of moralities
c.increase in number of achievable positions
d.None of these
ix)The creative potential of personality is accounted for by:
a.Stimulus- response psychology
b.Drive psychology
c.Trait psychology
d.None of these
x)Once formed the self is:
a.Interactive
b.Proactive
c.Rigid
d.None of these
xi)In modern society, cultural change is most likely to be the by product of:
a.Planning
b.Diffusion
c.Social struggle
d.None of these
xii)The country with better record for gathering population statistics than any other is:
a.Japan
b.Sweden
c.USA
d.None of these
xiii)The population of the world is expected to double in the next :
a.35 years
b.75 years
c.100 years
d.None of these
xiv)In 2014, the estimated world population would reach
a.3.7 billion
b.6.0 billion
c.9.0 billion
d.None of these
xv)Economic growth will keep pace with population growth only if there is :
a.Available acreage
b.Improved technology
c.Motivation to achieve
d.None of these
xvi)The price paid for increased mobility includes a decrease in :
a.Conformity
b.Loyalty to superior
c.Personal responsibility
d.None of these
xvii)The trend toward urbanization is most advanced in :
a.America
b.England
c.Japan
d.None of these
xviii)In a highly intra-competitive situation, individual can guarantee the trust of peers by :
a.Self modesty
b.Genuine goodwill
c.Withholding praise of superior
d.None of these
xix)The item alien to the concept of mass is :
a.Vastness
b.Anonymity
c.Responsibility
d.None of these
xx)The exception to the typical application of endogamy is :
a.Tribe
b.Kinship
c.Race
d.None of these
Part II
Q.2. Karl Marx has discussed labour theory of value in detail. What do you understand by that theory; write your answer in detail.
Q.3. What type of survey would you use to study young criminals? Defend the logic og choice in detail.
Q.

[h=2]Sociology paper 2007[/h]
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Q.1. Individual is product of society and culture. Different methods of socialization lead to a variety of building norms and values in the personality of individuals. Discuss:

(a) the relationsship of indiviual, society and culture.
(b) different methods of socialization
(c) the variation exemplified due to different methods of socialization in
norms and values.



Q.2. What major contributions were made by Emile Durkhiem and Max Weber to the understanding of society theoretically? How far the two theories can be taken relevant today?


Q.3.Aresearch design is a roadmap for investigation. Discuss the major decisions a researcher makes in designing a study. While discussing decisions, identify a research problem with reference to which the designinghas been envisaged.


Q.4. Discuss the class structure of Pakistani society with special rrefrence to:

(a) the influence of the class structure at the time of independence.
(b) the determinants of social mobility (c) the feudal system



Q.5. Political thinkers in Pakistan lament that man in the street is alienated. Do u agree to the statement and if you agree give reasons. Discuss:

(A) nature of alienation (b)Integration
(c) Integrative patterns in Pakistan



Q.6. Write a comprehensive note( with an outline) on any three of the following:

(a) Incentives and inhibitions to social and cultural change in Pakistan.
(b) Rural-Urban convergence and the future of cities in Pakistan
(c)The nature and genesis of social institutions with special refrence to
political institutions.
(d) Demographic transitions identifying the stage in Pakistan
.


Q.7. In the light of theoretical perspectives (Hegel, Marx, Coser,Mills) explain the true nature of conflict. Discuss the various forms of pervasive conflict in Pakistan Society.





[h=2]Sociology paper 2006[/h]
Q.1. what is the role of C.W. Mills in the development of Frankfurt school of conflict theory? Where and how he differs from his contemporaries? Discuss with evidence.Q.2. What is a research design? What type of research design can used for studying the problems of drug addiction/HIV/AIDS in Pakistani society? Discuss with examples.
Q.3. rural-Urban migration is causing labour-drain from rural communities. What problems this situation is creating in the labour market of rural communities. As a subject scholor, what solutions do you suggest to minimize these problems? Discuss with examples.
Q.4. there is a thesis that “the development programmes/ strategies to change the fate of poor farming community in rural Pakistan are not based upon the evidence-based policy. Therefore, a failure in this regard is being faced for the last several decades”. How do you support this thesis? Make an evidence-based argument in the light of different evaluations/assessments made for rural development in Pakistan.
Q.5. what role biradri/caste system is playing in decision making on political issues especially local bodies elections in rural areas of Pakistan? How this biradri-based political organization influences the community development process? Discuss in the light of issues/conflicts arising from the situation and their impact on the individual, family and society.
Q.6. Define social institution. What is the significance of family, religion and education as institutions in the process of socialization? Explain your answer with examples from Pakistan society.
Q.7. write short notes on the following:
a) Drug Abuse
b) Social Conflicts
 
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