SINDH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, HYDERABAD
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2024
CRIMINOLOGY
Saturday 27th December, 2025.
Time: 09:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Maximum Marks.100
NOTE: ATTEMPT ANY FIVE QUESTIONS. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS.
Question No. 01
Discuss the various factors that contribute to criminal behavior according to Biological and Psychological theories.
Question No. 02
Analyze the role of media in shaping public perceptions of crime and criminals. How does this impact crime control policies?
Question No. 03
Critically examine the application of the Labeling Theory in understanding deviance and criminal behavior.
Question No. 04
A young adult, previously involved in minor thefts and drug-related offenses, is arrested for a violent crime. Upon investigation, it is revealed that the individual has a history of abuse and neglect, and has had associations with others engaged in criminal activities. Using criminological theories, discuss the potential causes of the individual’s criminal behavior. How could the Criminal Justice System approach rehabilitation for this individual?
Question No. 05
Discuss the impact of Cybercrime on modern society. How should the Criminal Justice System adapt to effectively respond to emerging cyber threats?
Question No. 06
What is forensic investigation, and how it is applied in solving criminal cases? Support your answer with relevant examples.
Question No. 07
Write Comprehensive notes on any three of the following:
(i) Probation & Parole as correctional tools.
(ii) Genetics and Criminal behavior.
(iii) National Action Plan (NAP) and Pakistan’s counter-terror narrative.
(iv) Elements of crime.
