SINDH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, HYDERABAD
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2024
SOCIOLOGY
Friday 26th December, 2025
Time. 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
Maximum Marks.100
NOTE:
ATTEMPT ANY FIVE QUESTIONS. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS.
Question No. 01
Define the term Sociology. Also discuss the various methods / steps of Social research in Sociology.
Question No. 02
(A) How will you differentiate Society and Community?
(B) Elaborate the Characteristics of Pakistani Rural Communities with examples?
Question No. 03
How do poverty, unemployment and inequality contribute to crime as a social problem? Also suggest measures to control crime effectively.
Question No. 04
What is Social Interaction and How does social interaction contribute to stability and change of social structure in society?
Question No. 05
What is meant by Social Mobility. How does Social Mobility differ across societies with varying level of economic development?
Question No. 06
Critically analyze the major factors responsible for the deterioration of Educational Standards in our Society? Also suggest measures to increase the standard of Education in our Society.
Question No. 07
Write notes on any two of the following:
(i) Characteristics of Culture
(ii) Role and Status
(iii) Causes of Deviant Behavior
(iv) Role of Social Media