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Question 1Single Answer

The ‘Structure of Social Action’ was propounded by:

A
Max weber
B
Robert Milton
C
Talcott Parsons
D
Radcliffe Brown

Question 2Single Answer

Who propounded the concept ‘Conjugal Family’?

A
Talcot Parsons
B
Murdock
C
William J. Goode
D
None of the above

Question 3Single Answer

The Government of India adopted the National Policy for children in the year

A
1975
B
1974
C
1963
D
1985

Question 4Single Answer

Who proposed ‘Client Centered Therapy’?

A
Carl Rogers
B
Anna Freud
C
Paul Goodman
D
Addler

Question 5Single Answer

Classical conditioning technique used to eliminate phobias, is used in

A
Generalization
B
Operant conditioning
C
Spontaneous recovery
D
Systematic desensitization

Question 6Single Answer

Put the following events in the order of their occurrence:
(i) Charity organisation society (London)
(ii) Publication of a book on social case work
(iii) Charity organisation society (USA)
(iv) Emergence of Freudian theory
Codes:

A
(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
B
(iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
C
(i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
D
(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

Question 7Single Answer

Arrange the following steps in the process of establishment of NGOs in a sequence:
(i) Mission
(ii) Vision
(iii) Strategies
(iv) Objectives
Codes:

A
(i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
B
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
C
(ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
D
(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

Question 8Single Answer

What is the proper sequence of the following?
(i) Members of similar age-group available with interest in recreational activities.
(ii) Group becomes cohesive and goals achieved.
(iii) Group goals are identified and clearly stated.
(iv) Programme planned and carried out.
Codes:

A
(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
B
(i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
C
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
D
(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

Question 9Single Answer

Match items given in List – I with those in List – II by selecting the correct code given below:
           List – I                                     List – II
         (Author)                                  (Book)
(a). Caplan, G. (1961) (i) A Theory of Human
Motivation
(b). Douglas, T. (1993) (ii) Common Human Needs
(c). Maslow, A. (1943) (iii) A Community Approach to
                                                      Mental Health
(d). Towle, Charlotte (1945) (iv) A Theory of Group Work Practice
Codes:

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
B
(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
C
(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
D
(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

Question 10Single Answer

A case was referred by the probation officer for treatment of the problem of truancy and disobedience. What type of skills, the social case worker requires to work with the client ?

A
Formulating a contact
B
Behaviour modification
C
Conflict management
D
Interview

Question 11Single Answer

India ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the child in :

A
1991
B
1992
C
1993
D
1989

Question 12Single Answer

Mahbub-Ul Haq founded __________ .

A
Human Poverty Index
B
Human Development Index
C
Gross Development Index
D
Economic Index

Question 13Single Answer

The type of justice that is concerned with making and implementing decisions is referred to as :

A
Retributive justice
B
Distributive justice
C
Procedural justice
D
Restorative justice

Question 14Single Answer

The community organiser who takes the measures to build strong ego is called as __________ .

A
Therapist
B
Guide
C
Helper
D
Expert

Question 15Single Answer

The mechanism which pushes the painful experiences into unconscious mind is

A
Repression
B
Regression
C
Projection
D
Aggression

Question 16Single Answer

The employee Welfare Facilities available outside the organisation are called

A
Intra-mural facilities
B
Extra-mural facilities
C
Extravagance
D
None of the above

Question 17Single Answer

The matriarchal family is also known as

A
Father-centred
B
Mother-centred
C
Grandparents-centred
D
Sibling-centred

Question 18Single Answer

Data derived from ordinal scale is called as

A
Metric data
B
Non-metric data
C
Numerical data
D
Paired data

Question 19Single Answer

One man marrying more than one woman is called as

A
Polygyny
B
Polyandry
C
Monogamy
D
Group Marriage

Question 20Single Answer

Robert Redfield’s famous book

A
The Little Community
B
The Small Community
C
The Large Community
D
The Big Community

Question 21Single Answer

Emotional disorders in which an individual remains oriented to reality but suffers from chronic anxiety is

A
Schizophrenia
B
Depression
C
Paranoid states
D
Neuroses

Question 22Single Answer

One of the following theories is known as growth oriented theory

A
Psycho analytic theory
B
Client-Centred theory
C
Existential theory
D
Cognitive learning theory

Question 23Single Answer

A concept made measurable is called

A
Attribute
B
Variable
C
Theory
D
None of the above

Question 24Single Answer

Intervening variables can be controlled by

A
Randomization
B
Conceptualisation
C
Description
D
None of the above

Question 25Single Answer

Field work in social work aims at
I. Development of professional skills.
II. Integration of classroom learning with field practice.
III. Development of service mentality.
IV. Development of career orientation.
Code:

A
I, II
B
I, II, III
C
I, II, III, IV
D
III, IV

Question 26Single Answer

The goal of social work is

A
To reduce social tensions
B
To provide services to all
C
To promote social justice
D
To service the elite

Question 27Single Answer

Arrange the following international years in the chronology of their observance (ascending order):
I. International year of cooperatives
II. International year of forests
III. International year of youth
IV. International year of Human Rights Learning
Codes:

A
I, II, III, IV
B
IV, III, II, I
C
IV, III, I, II
D
I, II, IV, III

Question 28Single Answer

Service rendered voluntarily by an individual or group to another individual or a group is called as

A
Professional Social Work
B
Social Development Services
C
Social Service
D
Social Reform

Question 29Single Answer

The right to choose the place of meeting in social case work is preferably vested with the

A
Agency
B
Client
C
Social Worker
D
Person accompanying the client

Question 30Single Answer

What is the number of proposed targets for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) adopted by UN General Assembly on 25 September, 2015 ?

A
170
B
165
C
169
D
155

Question 31Single Answer

In the year 1915, the controversial speech titled, ‘Is social work a profession’ at the National Conference on charities and corrections was delivered by :

A
Mary Richmond
B
Gisela Konopka
C
Abraham Flexner
D
Herbert Bisno

Question 32Single Answer

“Make in India” campaign is primarily intended to
(i) Attract global investment
(ii) Provide job opportunities
(iii) Boost economy
(iv) Organize innovative programmes
Codes :

A
(ii) and (iv) only
B
(i), (iii) and (iv) only
C
(iii) and (iv) only
D
(i), (ii) and (iii) only

Question 33Single Answer

Which among the following is not a component of client case-worker relationship ?

A
Acceptance
B
Autonomy
C
Confidentiality
D
Referral

Question 34Single Answer

Which of the following is a Reference Group ?

A
Occupational Group
B
Group taken to evaluate one’s own aspects of life
C
Group which allows social mobility
D
Group for sensitivity training

Question 35Single Answer

Which one of the following stages of group development represents established rules, standards and directions ?

A
Forming
B
Storming
C
Norming
D
Performing

Question 36Single Answer

___________ rejects the idea that a small homogeneous group dominates community decision making.

A
Social model
B
Pluralist model
C
Locality development model
D
Social action model

Question 37Single Answer

Group members can help minimize conflict by

A
creating harmony in the group by agreeing with other group members.
B
being aware of what stage of group formation the group is passing through.
C
aiming for cultural consensus.
D
being respectful of other’s ideas and culture and aiming for consensus.

Question 38Single Answer

What is the phenomenon of actions that are contemplated only in a group context ?

A
Group conformity
B
Reference groups
C
Group think
D
Leadership styles

Question 39Single Answer

The special grant for tribal welfare is provided under

A
Article 245
B
Article 275
C
Article 345
D
Article 325

Question 40Single Answer

Unorganized sector in India comprises approximately _______ of the working population.

A
50%
B
90%
C
25%
D
75%

Question 41Single Answer

Blocking a wish or desire from expression is termed as

A
Denial
B
Repression
C
Projection
D
Regression

Question 42Single Answer

Which among the following is not a component of client case worker relationship?

A
Autonomy
B
Confidentiality
C
Empathy
D
Sympathy

Question 43Single Answer

_____ is the first settlement in U.K. which is associated with group work.

A
Charity organisation society
B
Neighbourhood guild
C
Toynbee Hall
D
Hull house

Question 44Single Answer

Social learning theory is associated with

A
Albert Bandura
B
Julian Rotter
C
Walter Mischel
D
All the above

Question 45Single Answer

Developmental Social Work aims at

A
Maximum utilization of resources
B
Minimum utilization of resources
C
Optimum utilization of resources
D
Liberal utilization of resources

Question 46Single Answer

Social Pathology means

A
Study of origin, nature and causes of social ills.
B
Study of history of society.
C
Study of psychopaths.
D
Study of social taboos.

Question 47Single Answer

Match the following theories with their proponents:
          Theories                           Proponents
(a) Phenomenological               1. Skinner
(b) Psycho-Analytical                2. Maslow
(c) Motivational                         3. Karl Rogers
(d) Learning                              4. Sigmund Freud
Codes:

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2 1 3 4
B
3 4 2 1
C
3 4 1 2
D
1 2 3 4

Question 48Single Answer

Arrange the following international years in the chronology of their observance by UN (ascending order):
I. International Year of Child.
II. International Women’s Year.
III. International year of Elderly Persons.
IV. International Year of Family.

A
IV, III, II, I
B
II, III, IV, I
C
II, I, IV, III
D
II, I, III, IV

Question 49Single Answer

Which one of the following is not a part of social case work process?

A
Treatment
B
Assessment
C
Study
D
Content Analysis

Question 50Single Answer

In order to find the degree of relationships, we have to use a statistical test called

A
t-test
B
Anova
C
Chi-square test
D
Pearson’s correlation

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Social Work

Question 51Single Answer

“Papers on Social Work – An Indian Perspective” was written by

A
G.R. Banerjee
B
G.R. Madan
C
Sachdev
D
Marula Siddaiah

Question 52Single Answer

World Summit on Social Development was held in the year

A
1994
B
1995
C
1996
D
1963

Question 53Single Answer

Evaluation of self- based on reflection or Social Comparison is Known as :

A
Self- esteem
B
Self- awareness
C
Self- security
D
Self – confidence

Question 54Single Answer

The process of mutual influence between worker and client is called

A
Relationship
B
Understanding
C
Reflexiveness
D
Rapport

Question 55Single Answer

Which one of the following is a part of Human Development Index ?

A
More gross national product
B
More industrialization
C
Life expectancy
D
Fighting against Social exclusion

Question 56Single Answer

Which among the following is observed as International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction ?

A
13th September
B
13th October
C
13th November
D
13th December

Question 57Single Answer

Which one of the following is not an indicator of social development of a country?

A
Infant mortality rate
B
Average life span
C
Incidence of litigation in the courts
D
Literacy rate

Question 58Single Answer

The Child Marriage Restrain Act was enacted in the year

A
1929
B
1930
C
1931
D
1932

Question 59Single Answer

The foundation of preparing the scholarly writing into a study is -

A
Sampling frame
B
Literature review
C
Research design
D
Data analysis

Question 60Single Answer

Acceptance is a principle of social work which implies

A
Accepting client in his/her appearance.
B
Extending warm welcome to the client.
C
Accepting the client as he/she is.
D
Accepting the client’s version as it is.

Question 61Single Answer

Which of the following are the salient features of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?
1. Rights based frame work.
2. Labour intensive work.
3. Decentralised Planning.
4. Women Empowerment.
Codes:

A
1, 2 and 3 are correct
B
1, 2 and 4 are correct
C
1, 3 and 4 are correct
D
All are correct

Question 62Single Answer

‘Reassurance’ is one of the techniques that come under the broad category of ?

A
Directives
B
Information seeking
C
Minimal responses
D
Complex responses

Question 63Single Answer

‘Normative System’ refers to

A
system of rules and norms of the society
B
culture of the society
C
conventional behaviour of the society
D
All of the above

Question 64Single Answer

The presence of which of the following will indicate the diversity of population?

A
Secondary association
B
Social tolerance
C
Secondary control
D
Social mobility

Question 65Single Answer

Which is the nodal body for adoption of children in India ?

A
NIPCCD
B
CARA
C
CSWB
D
NCPCR

Question 66Single Answer

The purging of repressed emotions to get relief is called

A
Sublimation
B
Ambivalence
C
Catharsis
D
Fixation

Question 67Single Answer

The roadmap that guides the behaviour of the members of a society is

A
Groups
B
Culture
C
Peers
D
Religion

Question 68Single Answer

Language of proximity is also known as

A
Verbal Communication
B
Non-verbal Communication
C
Oral Communication
D
Written Communication

Question 69Single Answer

The Life Model (Ecological) of social work practice is best associated with:

A
Walter Friedlander
B
Mary Richmond
C
Carel B. Germain
D
Florence Hollis

Question 70Single Answer

Sum of the deviations of all the values of X from the Mean is

A
Minimum
B
Zero
C
Maximum
D
One

Question 71Single Answer

Contradictory demands of the same role is termed as

A
Role strain
B
Role playing
C
Role conflict
D
Role twisting

Question 72Single Answer

Dementia is a:

A
Neuro-Psychiatric problem
B
Mental health problem
C
Dermatological problem
D
Cardio-vascular problem

Question 73Single Answer

__________ is the first step in understanding and intervening in interaction pattern.

A
Communication
B
Sensitization
C
Mobilization
D
Confidentiality

Question 74Single Answer

The progressive transaction between caseworker and the client is __________ component.

A
Person
B
Problem
C
Place
D
Process

Question 75Single Answer

NDRF (in India) stands for __________.

A
National Disaster Relief Fund
B
National Disaster Response Force
C
National Disaster Research Forum
D
National Disaster Resettlement Foundation

Question 76Single Answer

Ability to understand another’s need and circumstances is __________.

A
Negotiation
B
Advocacy
C
Co-operation
D
Empathy

Question 77Single Answer

Which method of social work is related to the process of transforming social pokewelfare ?

A
Social work research
B
Community organisation
C
Social action
D
Social welfare administration

Question 78Single Answer

'The person - in - situation' was coined by:

A
Marry Richmond
B
Florence Hollis
C
H. Bartlett
D
Charles Cooley

Question 79Single Answer

Which is not true of Social values ?

A
Values are preferred behavior
B
Values cannot be proved
C
Values grow out of personal expriences
D
Values are evolving in nature

Question 80Single Answer

Which one of the following is not a principle of social group work given H.B. Trecker ?

A
The principal democratic self determination
B
The principal offocussing on change and possibilities
C
The principal of flexible functional organisation
D
The principal of progressive programmeexperience

Question 81Single Answer

The group in social group work is
(a) Systematically formed
(b) Contains specific objectives
(c) Emphasis on individual
(d) Spontaneously comes into existence
Codes :

A
(a) only
B
(a) and (b) only
C
(a), (b) and (c) only
D
(a), (b), (c) and (d)

Question 82Single Answer

“Conscientisation” approach in community organization is

A
Providing services
B
Praxis
C
Organising people at mass level
D
Understanding community for research

Question 83Single Answer

Which among the following is not correct with regard to counselling ?

A
In counseling, no concrete help is provided but only guidance is provided to solve his/her problem.
B
Counselling is a process.
C
Counselling aims at enabling individuals to solve present problems to prepare them for future tasks.
D
Counsellor assists the counsellee to make interpretations of facts relating to a choice, plan or adjustment.

Question 84Single Answer

Relationship between Mean, Median and Mode in a asymmetrical distribution is

A
Median = 3 Mode – 2 Mean
B
Mean = 2 Mode – 3 Median
C
Mean = 3 Median – 2 Mode
D
Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean

Question 85Single Answer

Which one of the following is distinctive characteristic of human society in comparison to animal society ?

A
Interaction
B
Culture
C
Territory
D
Group life

Question 86Single Answer

Which one of the following is not included in positive transference ?

A
Desire for friendship
B
Desire for help and support
C
Desire for guidance
D
Desire for loosing trust

Question 87Single Answer

Who is responsible for starting counselling in social case work ?

A
Mary Richmond
B
Bartha Reynold
C
Hollis
D
William Reid

Question 88Single Answer

Perception has always been

A
Objective
B
Subjective
C
Negative
D
Positive

Question 89Single Answer

Practice wisdom denotes :

A
Skills based on personal experiences of other social workers
B
Skills based on personal experiences in research
C
Skills based on personal experience in practice
D
Skills based on common sense

Question 90Single Answer

'Active Listening' concept was developed by ?

A
Carl Rogers
B
William Reid
C
Sigmund Freud
D
John Bowlby

Question 91Single Answer

Which one of the following cannot be dealt by social work as

A
Conscious
B
Pre-conscious
C
Sub-conscious
D
Unconscious

Question 92Single Answer

Square root of the average of squares of deviations, when such deviations for the individual items in a series are obtained from arithmetic average is known as :

A
Mean deviation
B
Standard deviation
C
Range
D
Skewness

Question 93Single Answer

Who among the following has given the structural view of society ?

A
Durkheim
B
Gidding
C
Mac Iver
D
Cooley

Question 94Single Answer

Melancholia is popularly known as

A
Dementia
B
Mental retardation
C
Depression
D
Anxiety

Question 95Single Answer

Who among the following has developed the concept of "inferiority complex" ?

A
Mashalow
B
Adler
C
Cattel
D
Cyril Butt

Question 96Single Answer

According to H.B. Trecker which one of the following is wanted by each individual and social group worker should be aware of it ?

A
Help
B
Support
C
Assistance
D
Recognition

Question 97Single Answer

The social order is maintained largely by

A
Division of labour
B
Law
C
Socialization
D
State

Question 98Single Answer

Which is the smallest agency of informal education ?

A
Community
B
School
C
Family
D
Religion

Question 99Single Answer

Which one of the following is not social group ?

A
Committee of advocates discussing some issues
B
Executive committee of labour union
C
Board of management of an Institution
D
A horserider, cyclist and walking person on the street

Question 100Single Answer

Which one of the following is not the part of hierarchy of needs described by Abraham Maslow ?

A
Safety needs
B
Esteem needs
C
Cognitive needs
D
Normative needs

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