Practise 30 real Federal Board questions on Introduction to Sociology from 2023 to 2026. See the answer and explanation as soon as you answer.
Introduction to Sociology is one of the 12 main chapters in our Federal Board FSC Sociology question bank (11th and 12th class), and about 8% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 30 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2026; 16 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 18 easy, 12 medium.
Work through the questions below, then open the explanation for each one. Redo the ones you missed a few days later.
These are real past-paper questions. Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
Who said that Sociology was the "Queen" and its practitioners were the "Scientists Priests"?
Answer: A. Auguste Comte
Auguste Comte, the founder of sociology, envisioned it as the 'queen of sciences' and its practitioners as a new class of scientist-priests guiding society.
In which type of Sociology the structure and functions of family is studied?
Answer: B. Sociology of family
The specialised branch that studies the structure, functions and types of family is called the Sociology of family.
Society is the laboratory of:
Answer: D. Sociology
Sociologists study social phenomena as they actually occur in society, so society itself serves as the sociologist's laboratory.
Tested knowledge is:
Answer: C. Science
Science is knowledge that has been tested/verified through systematic observation and experiment, unlike untested opinion or belief.
Man is ________ by nature.
Answer: A. Social
Aristotle's famous dictum states that man is by nature a social animal, unable to live in isolation from society.
Initially what name had been given to Sociology by Auguste Comte?
Answer: B. Social Physics
Comte first called the new science 'Social Physics' and later coined the term 'Sociology' (1838).
What is the significance of sociology?
Sociology is significant because it: (1) helps us understand our own behaviour and society scientifically; (2) provides knowledge to solve social problems such as poverty, crime and illiteracy; (3) helps in social planning and policy-making by governments; (4) increases tolerance by making us aware of other cultures and groups; and (5) prepares people (teachers, social workers, administrators) to deal effectively with people in society.
Discuss role and significance of sociology in society.
Role of sociology in society:
(1) It provides scientific understanding of how society is organised — its institutions, groups, norms and processes — helping people understand their own social behaviour and relationships.
(2) It identifies and analyses social problems such as poverty, crime, unemployment and family breakdown, and suggests evidence-based solutions.
(3) It assists governments and organisations in social planning, policy-making and development programmes (education, population, health).
(4) It trains professionals (teachers, social workers, administrators, researchers) to work effectively with people and communities.
Significance of sociology: …
The full model answer is in the app.
| Session | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2026 Annual | 1 |
| 2025 1st Annual | 9 |
| 2025 2nd Annual | 9 |
| 2024 Annual | 1 |
| 2023 Annual | 10 |
30 real Federal Board (FBISE) Sociology questions on Introduction to Sociology from 2023 to 2026, for 11th and 12th class. Each one shows the session it came from.
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