Non-conformity is:
- Social norms
- Social control
- Deviance
- Values
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Answer: C. Deviance
Non-conformity — failure to follow accepted social norms — is by definition deviance.
FSC Sociology: Deviance and Social Control, questions with answers
Practise 23 real Federal Board questions on Deviance and Social Control from 2023 to 2026. See the answer and explanation as soon as you answer.
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About Deviance and Social Control in FSC Sociology
Deviance and Social Control is one of the 12 main chapters in our Federal Board FSC Sociology question bank (11th and 12th class), and about 6% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 23 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2026; 10 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 17 easy, 6 medium.
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Mobile snatching is a:
- Deviance
- Crime
- Value conflict
- Social change
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Answer: B. Crime
Mobile snatching (theft by force) is a criminal act punishable under law, making it a crime rather than merely a deviance.
To obey the laws is called:
- Social control
- Development
- Poverty
- Conflict
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Answer: A. Social control
Obeying laws is a form of conformity that social control mechanisms aim to achieve in a society.
Which one is a serious crime?
- Misuse of government resources
- Telling lie
- Violating constitution of Pakistan
- Smuggling
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Answer: C. Violating constitution of Pakistan
Violating the Constitution of Pakistan (e.g., high treason) is treated as one of the most serious crimes under the law, carrying the severest punishment.
Violation of social norms is called:
- Social sanctions
- Social deviance
- Social norms
- Traditions
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Answer: B. Social deviance
Deviance is behaviour that violates the accepted norms of a society.
What is the hurdle in good governance?
- Education
- Civilization
- Change
- Ignorance
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Answer: D. Ignorance
Ignorance (lack of awareness and education) obstructs good governance.
What is meant by crime?
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Crime is an act (or omission) that violates the formal laws of the state and is punishable by legal sanctions such as fines or imprisonment, imposed through the formal criminal justice system (police, courts) — e.g., theft, murder, fraud.
What is meant by Social control?
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Social control refers to the various methods, techniques and mechanisms (both formal, like law and police, and informal, like family, religion and public opinion) that a society uses to regulate the behaviour of its members, ensure conformity to social norms, and maintain social order.
Sessions with Deviance and Social Control questions
| Session | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2026 Annual | 3 |
| 2025 1st Annual | 3 |
| 2025 2nd Annual | 5 |
| 2024 Annual | 3 |
| 2023 Annual | 9 |
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What does the Deviance and Social Control chapter cover on this page?
23 real Federal Board (FBISE) Sociology questions on Deviance and Social Control from 2023 to 2026, for 11th and 12th class. Each one shows the session it came from.
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