Chapter 3

Sociology in Our Life

Short questions & Answers

Q1. Explain the role of sociologists in agriculture or application of

sociology in agriculture?
Or Write about the role of the sociologist in the field of agriculture. (PP-16)
(CH3) (PP-17)(CH3) (PP-2021)(CH3)
● Sociologists in agriculture eliminate false beliefs and traditions.
● Sociologists help to increase per-acre yield with new seeds and
technologies.
● They introduce advanced farming practices and pesticides.
● Sociologists help in efficient water management.
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Q2. Explain the role of sociologists in industry and commerce or
application of sociology in industry?

● Sociologists conduct research on industrial social issues.

● They help to ensure security for labor in industry.

● They protect the rights of both owners and labor.

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Q3. Explain the role of sociologists in population planning or application of
sociology in population planning?

o Sociologists help to tackle Pakistan's population problem.

o They raise awareness for smaller families.
o They provide counseling for families.
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Q4. Explain the role of sociologists in solving social problems OR
application of sociology in solving social problems?
Or explain the role of sociologist in solving social problems. (PP-
2011) (Chapter-3)
● Sociologists work in the government and NGOs.

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 ●They address social issues such as child labor, poverty, and gender
violence, etc.
● Sociologists do research to develop policy solutions for social
problems.
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Q5. Explain the role of sociologists in the field of social welfare or

application of sociology in social welfare?
Or Write is the role of sociologists in population welfare programme. (PP-
2022) (CH3) (PP-2013)
Or What is the role of the Medical Social Welfare Officer? (PP-2010)
(Chapter-3)
● Sociologists work in the Population Welfare Department in the
government.
● They focus on the welfare of women, the disabled, and those in
need.
● They set up NGOs and manage welfare programs.
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Q6. Explain the role of sociologists in social research and community
development OR application of sociology in community development?

● Sociologists identify and address social issues in communities.

● They use research to help with effective community development.
●Their role is crucial in shaping policies for social and cultural change.
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Q7. Explain the role of sociologists in business and trade OR application of
sociology in business and trade? Or explain the role of sociologist in trade
and business. (PP-15) (CH3)

- Business organizations hire sociologists as consultants for:

 Promotion of goods and products.
 Needs assessment of people.
 Industry feasibility assessments.
 Assessment of the positive and negative impacts of industry on the host
people.
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Q8. Explain the role of sociologists in the field of health OR application of
sociology in health?
OR Write down the role of sociologists in the field of health. (PP-15) (CH3)
(PP-2019)(CH3)
OR Describe briefly the role of sociologists in the health sector. (PP-2022)
(CH3)
Or What is the role of sociologists in the field of health (PP-2011) (CH-3)

Sociologists are performing the following roles in the health sector.

● Counseling: Help mentally and socially troubled patients.

● Medical Social Officers: Provide free medicines to those in need.

● Health Awareness: Raise awareness about AIDS and Hepatitis.

●Fundraising: Raise funds for free treatment of needy patients.

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Q9. Explain the role of sociologists in education OR application of
sociology in education?
Or Explain the role of Sociologists in Education. (PP-2014)(CH3)
- Sociologists are performing the following roles in the field of education:
● They teach in colleges and universities.

● They study education problems like literacy issues.

●Analyze problems with the exam system.
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Q10. Explain the role of sociologists in crime prevention OR application of
sociology in crime prevention?
OR Explain the role of Sociologists in crime prevention or application of
Sociology in crime (PP-2014)(CH3)
OR Write down two services of sociologists in the prevention of
crimes. (PP-2015) (CH3)
OR describe two services of a sociologist to decrease the crime rate. (PP-
2017)(CH3)
- Sociologists are performing the following roles in crime prevention.
● Rehabilitate and teach criminals.

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 ● Conduct research on crime and criminals.
Administer jails as Superintendents or Deputy Superintendents.
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Q11..Explain the role of sociologists in social security OR application of
sociology in social security?
- Sociologists are performing the following roles in social security.
● Ensure the welfare of industrial labor.

● Provide health and education for workers.

● Offer financial aid to widows of laborers.
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Additional Questions

Q 12. Define social welfare. (PP-16)(CH3)

- Social welfare means improving the well-being of citizens through
education, healthcare, and economic stability.
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Q 13. What is probation? (PP-2018) (CH3)
Or what is the role of a probation officer? (PP-2010) (Chapter-3)
Or who is a Probation Officer? (PP-2011) (Chapter-3)
- Probation is a non-prison sentence.
- The offenders are supervised in the community for their
rehabilitation.
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Q14. How does the probation officer work in prison? (PP-2021)(CH3)
- Probation officers don't work in prison.
- They help people outside the prison by checking on them, making sure
that they follow rules and stay out of trouble.
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Q15. Who is a Protection Officer? (PP-2012) (Chapter-3)
A Protection Officer is someone who keeps people safe and makes sure
they are not in danger.
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 Long Questions (Sociology - Chapter 3)

Q1. How is sociology related to our social life and social problems? Write
down the names of major fields in which the experts of this subject are
working.

- Sociology studies human interactions and social structures.

- Sociology tries to solve societal issues for positive change.
- The names of major fields in which the sociology experts are working:
● Agriculture
Deals with challenges like low crop production and traditional
farming.

● Industrial Relations
Promotes worker security and resolves conflicts.
● Health and Prevention
Tackles medical and social problems.

● Crime Control
Manages crime control.
● Social Welfare and Solutions
Addresses various social issues like poverty, child abuse, and
violence.
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Q2. Business and trade can improve with the suggestions of sociologists.
Explain.
- Business and trade can improve with the suggestions of sociologists. This is
how they can help:
● Marketing and advertisement of products and goods through radio,
TV, and newspapers.
● Assessing the needs of consumers.

● Improving the sale of goods.

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 ● Bringing businessmen to factories through publicity on media.

● Bringing customers to the shops to buy goods.

● Thus, they help in increasing sales by devising effective strategies.

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 Q3: How can sociologists help in increasing per acre crop yield?
Discuss.
● The low production of crops per acre is a social problem.
● Sociologists can help change this situation through research and
community meetings.
● Address outdated methods for crop yields.
● Eliminate outdated farming beliefs.
● Encourage modern farming methods to improve crop yields.
● Help to increase per-acre yield with new seeds and technologies.
● Help in efficient water management.

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Q4. Please explain the role and importance of sociology in Pakistani
society.
- Sociology studies human society and behavior..
- Sociology helps to solve problems and to promote development in
Pakistani society.
1. Agriculture
Deals with challenges like low crop production and
traditional farming.
2. Industrial Relations
Promotes worker security and resolves conflicts.
3. Health and Prevention
Tackles medical social problems.
4. Crime Control
Manages crime control.
5. Social Welfare
Solves various social issues like poverty, child
abuse, and violence.
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 Chapter 3 - Sociology
Sociology in our Life

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQS)

Note: 1 - 12 (Taga’s English + PP); 13 - 31 (Taga’s Urdu + PP)

1.Sociology is useful in? OR The subject of sociology is useful in? (Taga)

a. Solving social problems b. Shop keeping (Taga)
c. Business understanding d. Satisfaction

2. The role of a sociologist is like a? (Taga)

a. Researcher b. Doctor
c. Preacher d. Psychologist

3. The application of sociology is important in? (Taga)

a. Industry b. Geology
c. Space science d. Construction

4. Which field is important in sociology? (Taga)

a. Community development b. Banking
c. Beautician d. Bridge construction

5. Sociology is applied in? (Taga)

a. Tourism b. Social problems
c. Finance d. Wrestling

6. Social problems by the sociologists are _____________? (Taga)

a. Discussed b. Ignored
c. Written d. Studied or researched

7. Sociologists are working in the department of health as?

OR Sociologists are serving in the health department or health
profession? (PP-2019)
a. Medical officers b. Medical social officer
c. Development officer d. Criminologist

8. Social medical officers work in? (PP-2017,2018)

a. Hospitals b. Schools
c. Courts d. Mosques

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9. Sociologists are working as social welfare officers in?
a. Social welfare b. Health
c. Education d. Agriculture

10. Sociologists are working in the education profession as?

a. Librarians b. Guides c. Principals d. Teachers

11. Sociologists are working as parole officers in? (Taga + PP-2015)

a. Social welfare b. Jail
c. Court d. Police

12. Sociologists are working as population welfare officers in? (Taga)

a. Social welfare b. Police
c. Population welfare d. Health

13. The objective of population welfare programmes is? (Taga - u)

a. Family socialization b. Maternal control
c. Disease control d. Male health

14. Illiteracy, poverty, crimes, and inflation are? (Taga - u)

a. Social problems b. Social change
c. social development d. Social conflict

15. An unfavourable situation is called? (Taga - u)

a. Social problem b. Crime
c. Restlessness d. Development

16. They play an important role in changing the customs and traditions?
(Taga - u)
a. Historians b. Literary experts
c. Sociologists d. Engineers

17. The main reason for hindering the development of Pakistan is?
(Taga - u)
a. Unpaved roads b. Loadshedding
c. Social problèmes d. Environnemental pollution

18. Sociologists are serving in the agriculture department as? (Taga - u)

a. Social welfare officers b. Field officers
c. Social agriculture officers d. Population welfare officers

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19 . In which department sociologists work for the welfare of labourers?
(Taga - u)
a. Social security b. Social welfare
c. Education d. Health

20. Who is the society doctor OR who is the doctor of society? (Taga - u)
a. Sociologist b. Psychiatrist
c. Historian d. Poet

21. Which sociology studies the conflicts between workers and labourers?
(Taga - u)
a. Industrial b. Rural
c. Urban d. Social

22. Where does a probation officer work? (Taga - u)

a. Jail b. Court
c. Bazar d. Police

23. Sociologists are serving in the crime department as?(Taga - u + PP-

2021)
a. Social medical officers b. Parole officers
c. Development officers d. Medical officers

24. Sociologists play an important role in the field of agriculture as:

OR An important job of a sociologist in the field of agriculture is? (Taga - u)

a. Abolition of old customs and traditions OR elimination of false beliefs

among farmers
b. Introduction of new seeds c. Tractor repair d. None

25. An important job of a sociologist in the field of industry is? (Taga - u)

a. The relationship between the owner and the workers
b. Industry c. Pollution d. None

26. Sociologists play an important role in the field of crime: (Taga - u)

a. Parole and probation b. Release c. Crimes d. None

27. NGO stands for:

a. National government organizations b. Non-government organizations
c. New government officers d. None

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28. Sociologists play a very vital role in community development as?
a. Social organizers b. Project coordinators
c. project managers d. All of them

29. The role of a sociologist in the field of business and trade is ?

a. To promote production of goods b. To assess industry feasibility
c. Teaching d. A & B both

30. Medical social problems in Pakistan are?

a. Malaria b. Tuberculosis (T.B)
c. Drug addiction d. All

31. It is a shelter home for women in Pakistan who have no security with
parents and husbands?
a. Dar-ul-Aman b. SOS village
c . Old age home d. none

Answers – sociology – chapter 3

1 (a) 2(a) 3(a) 4(a) 5(b) 6(d) 7(b) 8(a) 9(a) 10(d)
11(b) 12(c) 13(a) 14(a) 15(a) 16(c) 17(c) 18(c) 19(a)
20(a) 21(d) 22(a) 23(b) 24(a) 25(a) 26(a) 27(b)
28(d) 29(d) 30(d) 31(a)

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