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CSS Anthropology Past Paper 2025

CSS Anthropology 2025 carries 100 marks over 3 hours. It has 7 questions.

Marks: 100
Time: 3 hours
Questions: 7

Years

How to attempt: Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Questions

Question 1 (Part I) is the paper's MCQs, which are not reproduced here.

Q. 2
Outline and explain some of the major perspectives in globalization studies. In what ways has the globalization of media and culture impacted the Pakistani society? Critically analyze the pros and cons of such changes on indigenous culture.
(20)
Q. 3
Interpretivism has been applied in anthropological research historically. Provide specific examples of Anthropological studies that reflect Interpretivist approach to research. Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of using Interpretivism in anthropological research.
(20)
Q. 4
Discuss the concept of "fictive kinship" and its significance in contemporary societies. Provide examples of fictive kinship relationships from different cultures including Pakistan.
(20)
Q. 5
Define and explain the anthropological concepts of 'race' and 'ethnicity'. Critically examine the social and political implications of racial and ethnic categorizations, providing examples from historical and contemporary contexts. What are the implications of ethnic and racial discriminations in Pakistani society?
(20)
Q. 6
Explain and critique the concept of "value" in economic anthropology. How do different cultures conceptualize and ascribe value to goods, services, and labor? Provide examples to support your answer.
(20)
Q. 7
Poverty and social inequality are complex global problems having serious social, economic and political consequences. Analyze these problems and their consequences in contemporary Pakistan using Dependency and Structuralism Theories.
(20)
Q. 8
Write Brief Notes on the following: (10 each)
(20)
- (i)
  Discuss the role of social networks and social capital in shaping urban experiences.
  (10)
- (ii)
  What are some of the ethical considerations for feminist anthropologists conducting fieldwork?
  (10)

Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
Extra attempt of any question or any part of the question will not be considered.