Sociology MCQs 2025
Master the latest trends in the FPSC exam with this comprehensive analysis of the solved CSS Sociology MCQs from 2025. This resource is essential for aspirants aiming to understand the current focus of examiners and predict future question patterns. We provide detailed explanations for every question, covering critical concepts from both classical and contemporary sociological thought. From Max Weber’s analysis of capitalism and Émile Durkheim’s theory of anomie to modern frameworks like Pierre Bourdieu’s ‘habitus’ and the ‘Power Elite’ concept by C. Wright Mills, this guide ensures your preparation is thorough and up-to-date. Use this solved paper to refine your knowledge of key sociological theories and boost your score in the CSS exam.
[Which concept by Durkheim refers to a state where social norms are unclear or break down? (CSS-2025)]
A. Anomie
B. Mechanical Solidarity
C. Organic Solidarity
D. Social Fact
[Herbert Spencer's theory of "Social Darwinism" is based on: (CSS-2025)]
A. Survival of the Fittest
B. Class Struggle
C. Social Solidarity
D. Rationalization
[Robert K. Merton introduced the concept of: (CSS-2025)]
A. Social Fact
B. Manifest and Latent Functions
C. Rationalization
D. Social Stratification
[Pierre Bourdieu's concept of "habitus" refers to: (CSS-2025)]
A. Cultural Capital
B. Social Capital
C. Dispositions Shaped by Social Structures
D. Class Conflict
[Which sociologist introduced the concept of "Power Elite"? (CSS-2025)]
A. Max Weber
B. Robert K. Merton
C. C. Wright Mills
D. Pierre Bourdieu
[According to Durkheim, which type of suicide occurs when social regulation is excessive? (CSS-2025)]
A. Altruistic
B. Egoistic
C. Fatalistic
D. Anomic
[The concept of "hegemonic masculinity" was developed to: (CSS-2025)]
A. Explain the Dominance of Capitalist Ideology
B. Examine Gender Inequality in Patriarchal Systems
C. Study Power Relations Among Different Masculinities
D. Critique Functionalist Views of Gender Roles
[According to Parsons, the "pattern variables" represent choices individuals make between conflicting sets of values. Which of the following is NOT a pattern variable? (CSS-2025)]
A. Universalism vs. Particularism
B. Achievement vs. Ascription
C. Rationalism vs. Emotionalism
D. Specificity vs. Diffuseness
[Which of the following best describes Michel Foucault’s concept of "biopower"? (CSS-2025)]
A. The Control of Populations Through Discipline and Surveillance
B. The Influence of Culture on Biological Traits
C. The Democratization of Knowledge and Power
D. The Biological Basis of Human Behavior
[Immanuel Wallerstein's "World-Systems Theory" divides the world into: (CSS-2025)]
A. Classes, States, and Empires
B. Core, Semi-Periphery, and Periphery
C. Developed, Underdeveloped, and Developing Nations
D. Capitalist, Feudal, and Socialist Systems