The action oriented research is called:
- Applied
- Pure
- Formulative
- Explanatory
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. Applied
Applied research is directed toward practical action/solving a specific problem, making it action-oriented research.
FSC Sociology: Social Research, questions with answers
Practise 27 real Federal Board questions on Social Research from 2023 to 2026. See the answer and explanation as soon as you answer.
27real questions
10multiple choice
5exam sessions
About Social Research in FSC Sociology
Social Research is one of the 12 main chapters in our Federal Board FSC Sociology question bank (12th class), and about 8% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 27 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: 19 easy, 8 medium.
Work through the questions below, then open the explanation for each one. Redo the ones you missed a few days later.
Try 8 real questions
These are real past-paper questions. Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
Which method is used in Sociological research?
- Very complex
- Scientific
- Hear say
- Folklores
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. Scientific
Sociological research relies on the systematic, objective scientific method rather than hearsay or folklore.
What type of research adds to the knowledge?
- Pure
- Ideal
- Real
- Applied
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. Pure
Pure (basic) research is conducted purely to expand theoretical knowledge, adding to the general body of knowledge.
Finding out the truth is called:
- Research
- Theory
- Lie
- Observation
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. Research
Research is the systematic investigation undertaken to discover and establish facts/truth.
How does Statistics help in social research?
- Hypothesis
- Analysis
- Invention
- Discovery
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. Analysis
Statistics helps researchers analyse and interpret the numerical data collected during social research.
Organization of facts is called:
- Hypothesis
- Experiment
- Theory
- Observation
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. Theory
A theory is an organised, logically connected body of facts and principles that explains phenomena.
What is meant by pure research?
Show model answer
Pure (basic) research is research carried out to acquire new knowledge and theoretical understanding of social phenomena for its own sake, without an immediate practical application, as opposed to applied research, which targets a specific practical problem.
What is applied research?
Show model answer
Applied research is research conducted with a specific, practical goal of solving a real social problem or improving an existing policy or programme (e.g., researching ways to reduce unemployment), as distinct from pure research, which seeks knowledge without a specific practical application in mind.
Sessions with Social Research questions
| Session | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2026 Annual | 6 |
| 2025 1st Annual | 4 |
| 2025 2nd Annual | 5 |
| 2024 Annual | 6 |
| 2023 Annual | 6 |
Common questions
What does the Social Research chapter cover on this page?
27 real Federal Board (FBISE) Sociology questions on Social Research from 2023 to 2026, for 12th class. Each one shows the session it came from.
Are the answers official?
No. We could not find an official FBISE marking scheme for these papers, so the answers and explanations are written by Tayyari Karo for practice. Check anything important with your teacher or textbook.
Is it free?
You can start free with no signup. A small set of papers per subject is free, and Premium unlocks the full question bank.