Ageing is a significant issue in developed countries, especially in which places?
Correct answer D. Both A and B
Topic / 12 questions
Aging in Pakistan MCQs
Aging in Pakistan MCQs cover how societies understand old age, the theories sociologists use to explain it, and the position of elderly people in Pakistan where family care has traditionally been expected. They help CSS, PMS, PPSC and sociology lecturer candidates. Each question has an instant answer, so you can revise theories and terms efficiently.
- Methods and Research 94
- Culture 87
- Social Stratification 82
- Social Institutions 78
- Theory and Perspectives 74
- Social and Cultural Change 71
- Social Control 66
- Religion Education and Health 64
- Social Groups 57
- Introduction to Sociology 55
- Development of Sociology and Important Sociologists 54
- Population and the Environment 48
- Sociology and Society 45
- Socialization 45
- Crime and Deviance 45
- Race and Ethnicity 39
- Social Mobility 37
- Technology & Media 36
- Globalization 35
- Population Growth 32
- Personality 31
- Sociology as a Science 30
- Groups and Organizations 30
- Political and Economic Power 29
- Community 26
- Role & Status 25
- Cities and Urban Life 20
- Social Interaction and Everyday Life 19
- Poverty in Pakistan 19
- Civil Society 18
- Work, Government and the Economy 17
- Urbanization in Pakistan 16
- Nations, War and Terrorism 14
- The Process of Socio-Economic change in Pakistan 13
- Poverty,Social,Exclusion and Welfare 12
- Aging in Pakistan 12
- Immigration Issues in Pakistan 11
- literacy in Pakistan 6
- Drug Abuse in Pakistan Society Its Causes and Consequences 5
The lifespan is usually divided into seven or eight stages. At what age does adulthood legally begin?
Correct answer C. Eighteen
Western countries have a larger share of elderly people. What percentage is it?
Correct answer B. 19.4%
Advertisement
What belief was the main reason that no laws were made in Pakistan to protect elderly citizens?
Correct answer A. That sons are responsible
Disengagement theory holds that it is functional for society if older people do what?
Correct answer B. Take on less taxing and important roles
What does the dependency ratio describe?
Correct answer C. The size of the working population supporting the young and the old
How do constructionist studies view old age?
Correct answer B. A social category
In biology, what is senescence?
Correct answer A. The process of ageing
Which of these are examples of legal limits attached to age?
Correct answer D. All of the above
Advertisement
The proportion of elderly people is far lower in less developed countries than in the West. What is this percentage?
Correct answer B. 7.7%
According to Davis (1995), why may women seek cosmetic surgery?
Correct answer B. They perceive a part of their body as stigmatising in relation to a cultural ideal
How does the life-course model view ageing?
Correct answer A. A process that continues from birth to death
About Aging in Pakistan MCQs
This topic combines general sociology of ageing with Pakistan's context. Questions explain disengagement theory, which claims it is functional for older people to withdraw from social roles, and constructionist views that treat old age as socially defined rather than purely biological. You will meet the dependency ratio, which compares dependants with the working-age population, legal age limits such as voting and retirement ages, and research on why some women seek cosmetic surgery. Items also ask why few laws protecting elderly citizens were made in Pakistan, linked to the belief that families would care for them.
Exams that include Aging in Pakistan MCQs
Pakistan
- CSS
- PMS
- PPSC
- Lecturer tests
India
- UGC NET
Bangladesh
- BCS
Frequently asked questions
What is disengagement theory?
Disengagement theory, proposed by Elaine Cumming and William Henry, holds that it is functional for society when older people gradually withdraw from work and social roles. This is said to allow a smooth handover to younger generations. Critics argue it ignores the many elderly people who stay active.
What does the dependency ratio describe?
The dependency ratio compares the number of dependants, usually children under 15 and people over 64, with the number of people of working age. A high ratio means each worker supports more dependants, which affects pensions, health spending and family responsibilities.
How many Aging in Pakistan MCQs are on MCQs360?
MCQs360 has 12 Aging in Pakistan MCQs, each with an instant answer and free to practise without signing up. They pair naturally with the Population Growth topic, which explains why Pakistan's age structure is changing.
Last reviewed October 2026