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Subjects : Social Work

Question Bank Kerala SET Social Work Exam - English

Social Work

Q 1 :
Developmental Social Work aims at
  1. A.Maximum utilization of resources
  2. B.Minimum utilization of resources
  3. C.Optimum utilization of resources
  4. D.Liberal utilization of resources
Q 2 :
Social Pathology means
  1. A.Study of origin, nature and causes of social ills.
  2. B.Study of history of society.
  3. C.Study of psychopaths.
  4. D.Study of social taboos.
Q 3 :
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:
  1. A.(a)    (b)    (c)    (d)
     2      1       3       4
  2. B.3     4       2       1
  3. C.3     4       1       2
  4. D.1     2       3       4
Q 4 :
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.
  1. A.IV, III, II, I
  2. B.II, III, IV, I
  3. C.II, I, IV, III
  4. D.II, I, III, IV
Q 5 :
Family Counselling is
  1. A.Macro social work practice
  2. B.Meso social work practice
  3. C.Micro social work practice
  4. D.All of the above
Q 6 :
Assertion (A):The function of professional social worker is empowering and capacity building of the oppressed sections of society.
Reason (R): Professional social workers have the requisite skills and sensitivity to deal with problems of oppressed section of society.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A)and (R) are correct.
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
  3. C.(A)is correct, but (R) is wrong.
  4. D.(R) is correct, but (A) is wrong.
Q 7 :
Assertion A.: The joint family system is disintegrating in modern India.
Reason (R): Transition from Agrarian to Industrial economy is responsible for its disintegration.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A)and (R) are wrong.
  2. B.Both A. and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C.(A)is correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  4. D.(R) is correct, but (A) is wrong.
Q 8 :
What percentage of seats in educational institutions are reserved for Scheduled Castes in India?
  1. A.22 percent
  2. B.17 percent
  3. C.15 percent
  4. D.19 percent
Q 9 :
What is not a function of a Welfare State?
  1. A.To meet the needs of the disadvantaged population.
  2. B.To bridge the gap between the poor and the rich.
  3. C.To cater to the materialistic needs of the population
  4. D.To provide specific services on subsidised basis in the area of health and education.
Q 10 :
Which is not a developmental characteristic of adulthood?
  1. A.Enuresis.
  2. B.Adjustment to the role of the head of the family.
  3. C.Earning for aging parents.
  4. D.Saving for future.
Q 11 :
Make correct pairs by matching the code given below:
(a) Early childhood        1. Adjusting to loss of partner
(b) Declining age           2. Walking
(c) Late childhood          3. Competence at work
(d) Adulthood                 4. Getting used to living away from parents
Codes:
  1. A.(a)   (b)   (c)    (d)
     2      1     4       3
  2. B.3     4      1       2
  3. C.1     2      3       4
  4. D.4     3      2       1
Q 12 :
Arrange the following in correct sequence:
(i) Diagnostic summary
(ii) Home visit
(iii) Intake interview     
(iv) Referral                                                   
Codes:
  1. A.(iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
  2. B.(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
  3. C.(iii), (i), (iv), (ii)
  4. D.(ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
Q 13 :
Who made the following statement? “Problems are unmet needs”
  1. A.Felix Biestek
  2. B.G.R. Bannerjee
  3. C.G. Mathew
  4. D.H.H. Perlman
Q 14 :
Which of the following is not a principle of case work?
  1. A.Specific objectives
  2. B.Confidentiality
  3. C.Individualization
  4. D.Evaluation
Q 15 :
Which of the following is not a principle of group work?
  1. A.Recognition of unique differences of each individual.
  2. B.Appropriate modification of group process.
  3. C.Enabling group members to involve themselves in the process of problem solving.
  4. D.Principle of indifferent attitudes towards members.
Q 16 :
Which one of the following is a reference group?
  1. A.Occupational group.
  2. B.Group taken to evaluate one’s own aspect of life.
  3. C.A relative longer group.
  4. D.A group which allows for social mobility.
Q 17 :
Which one of the following is not a defense mechanism?
  1. A.Sublimation
  2. B.Rationalisation
  3. C.Projection
  4. D.Confrontation
Q 18 :
Assertion (A)The practice of social group work is important for social action.
Reason(R): Social action is essentially a group activity.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A)and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the complete explanation of (A)
  3. C.(R) is true and (A) is not true.
  4. D.(A)is true, but (R) is not true.
Q 19 :
Programme planning in group work practice includes
  1. A.Group members participates
  2. B.Group members interests
  3. C.The programme content
  4. D.All the above
Q 20 :
The model of community organization propounded by Rothman is
  1. A.Locality Development
  2. B.Social Development
  3. C.Sustainable Development
  4. D.Community Development
Q 21 :
Bottom-up concept related to
  1. A.Mega planning
  2. B.Macro planning
  3. C.Meso planning
  4. D.Micro planning
Q 22 :
Venn diagram is one of the commonly used methods in
  1. A.Institutional appraisal
  2. B.Governmental appraisal
  3. C.Non-Governmental appraisal
  4. D.Participatory Rural appraisal
Q 23 :
Assertion (A): The efforts of initiating community chests at the level of local communities are quite few in India at present.
Reason (R): Had there been better efforts at the level of community to pool together the social resources, the community life in India would have been much better.
Codes:
  1. A.(A)is true and (R) is not true.
  2. B.(A)is not true and (R) is true.
  3. C.Both (A)and (R) are true.
  4. D.Both (A)and (R) are not true.
Q 24 :
Match the following international initiatives with the origin of their nationality. International Initiative             National Origin
        (a) DFID                                    1. USA
        (b) USAID                                  2. Canada
        (c) CIDA                                     3. UK
        (d) DANIDA                                4. Denmark
Codes:
  1. A.(a)    (b)    (c)    (d)
     3      1       2      4
  2. B.3       1      4      2
  3. C.4       1      2      3
  4. D.4       1      3      2
Q 25 :
The research design that explains the relationship between variables is
  1. A.Experimental Design
  2. B.Caste Study Design
  3. C.Descriptive Design
  4. D.None of the above
Q 26 :
Semi-inter quartile range is also known as
  1. A.Range
  2. B.Mean
  3. C.Mode
  4. D.Quartile Deviation
Q 27 :
The degree to which an instrument really measures what it intends to measure is called?
  1. A.Construct
  2. B.Reliability
  3. C.Validity
  4. D.All the above
Q 28 :
The sequential steps in research process are
  1. A.Selection of topic, review of literature, collection of data, analysis, report writing and interpretation.
  2. B.Selection of topic, review of literature, collection of data, analysis, interpretation and report writing.
  3. C.Selection of topic, collection of data, reviews of literature, analysis, interpretation and report writing.
  4. D.Selection of topic, collection of data, reviews of literature, analysis, report writing and interpretation.
Q 29 :
Assertion (A):To improve the visibility of professional social work, much of its research should be action oriented.
Reason (R): Lack of action research is not the only reason for limited visibility to professional social work.
Choose your answer from the following:
Codes:
  1. A.(A) is true, but (R) is false.
  2. B.(A) is false, but (R) is true.
  3. C.Both (A)and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  4. D.Both (A)and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Q 30 :
Match List – I with List – II.
List – I                                                      List – II
(a) Chipko Movement                            1. Medha Patkar
(b) Narmada Bachao Andolan               2. Sundarlal Bahuguna
(c) Lokpal Andolan                                 3. Madhav Gadgil
(d) Western Ghat Bachao                      4. Anna Hazare
Codes:
  1. A.(a)    (b)    (c)    (d)
     1      2       3      4
  2. B.2     1     4     3
  3. C.4     3     1     2
  4. D.2     3    4      1
Q 31 :
Arrange in logical sequence the various stages in Program Management:
(i) Monitoring and Evaluation
(ii) Project Formulation
(iii) Identification of Felt Needs
(iv) Recording
Codes:
  1. A.(i), (ii), (iv), (iii)
  2. B.(iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
  3. C.(ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
  4. D.(iv), (ii), (iii), (i)
Q 32 :
Who from the following is not Social Activist?
  1. A.Arundhati Roy
  2. B.Medha Patkar
  3. C.Dr. P.D. Kulkarni
  4. D.Anna Hazare
Q 33 :
Welfare programmes based on Social Policy in India are not provided in one of the sectors mentioned below:
  1. A.Health
  2. B.Education
  3. C.Employment
  4. D.Entertainment
Q 34 :
Which one of the following programmes are not based on Affirmative Action Policies?
  1. A.Programmes to meet economic needs of poor.
  2. B.Specific programmes for the development of Scheduled Castes.
  3. C.Programmes for Industrial Growth.
  4. D.Programmes for the Welfare of Women.
Q 35 :
Assertion (A)  : The role of professional social worker is empowering and capacity building of the oppressed and marginalized sections of society
Reason (R) : Professional social workers have requisite skill and sensitivity to deal with the problems of such sections of society.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the explanation of (A).
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
  3. C.(A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
  4. D.(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
Q 36 :
Accountability in governance refers to
  1. A.The ability of citizens to hold leaders, government and public organisations to account.
  2. B.The ability of citizens to open accounts in the bank.
  3. C.The national income accounts that show profit and loss of the government.
  4. D.The behaviour of chartered accountants in corporate banks.
Q 37 :
Panchayati Raj institutes in India have brought about which one of the following?
  1. A.Eradication of untouchability.
  2. B.Spread of land ownership to depressed classes.
  3. C.Formal representation of the weaker sections in village governance.
  4. D.Spread of education to the masses.
Q 38 :
Which article of Indian Constitution lays down the provision of free and compulsory education for children?
  1. A.45
  2. B.46
  3. C.47
  4. D.48
Q 39 :
Probation means:
  1. A.Release on licence
  2. B.Release on bail
  3. C.Conditional suspension of punishment
  4. D.Suspension of punishment
Q 40 :
Consider the following statements and select your answer according to codes given below:
Assertion (A) :Social Workers working with minorities require the knowledge and indepth understanding of the effects of oppression on minority groups.
Reason (R): Social Workers are duty bound to serve the oppressed and marginalized.
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. B.Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. C.(A) is true, but (R) is not true.
  4. D.(A) is not true, but (R) is true.
Q 41 :
Social Legislation attempts to
  1. A.Justice as well as social security
  2. B.Anticipate social needs
  3. C.Provide for change in social order
  4. D.All the above
Q 42 :
______ describes the process by which a course of action is selected to deal with a specific problem.
  1. A.Decision-making
  2. B.Goal setting
  3. C.Strategic planning
  4. D.Organisational planning
Q 43 :
ROI is ______
  1. A.Return over Investment
  2. B.Return on Investment
  3. C.Return on Interest
  4. D.Return on Internship
Q 44 :
Industrial Disputes Act ______ provide for setting up bipartite works committees as a worker participation programme in India.
  1. A.1980
  2. B.1923
  3. C.1936
  4. D.1947
Q 45 :
Assertion (A) : The divorce rate is increasing in metro cities in India due to high expectation and poor sensitivity.
Reason (R): There is greater sensitivity to each other’s needs in rural areas and the divorce rate in rural areas will remain much lower for a long time.
Select your answer from the following:
Codes:
  1. A.Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
  2. B.(R) is correct, but (A) is wrong.
  3. C.(A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.
  4. D.Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Q 46 :
Assertion (A) Education creates more sensitivity and develops self-confidence.
Reason (R): Educated women will demand more respect from society in general.
Select the right answer.
  1. A.Both A. and (R) are correct, but (R) is not an explanation of (A).
  2. B.(R) is correct, but (A) is wrong.
  3. C.Both (A) & (R) are wrong.
  4. D.Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Q 47 :
Urban Community Development Services in India were started by
  1. A.American Friends Service Committee
  2. B.Government of India
  3. C.UNICEF
  4. D.Ford Foundation
Q 48 :
The book “Community Welfare Organisation – Principles and Practice” has been written by
  1. A.K.D. Gangrade
  2. B.H.Y. Siddiqui
  3. C.Murrey G Ross
  4. D.Arther Dunham
Q 49 :
Which is the cause of poverty of small, marginal and casual workers in rural areas of India?
  1. A.Small land holdings
  2. B.Low productivity
  3. C.Poor educational base and lack of vocational skills
  4. D.All of the above
Q 50 :
Match the items of List – I with List – II.
         List – I                               List – II
(a) Monogamy                             1. Husband marries
                                                       sisters of wife
(b) Polyandry                               2. Women marrying
                                                        brother of husband
(c) Fraternal Polyandry                3. One husband one wife
(d) Sororal Polygamy                   4. One wife and more than one husband
Codes:
  1. A.(a)    (b)     (c)    (d)
     3       1       2      4
  2. B.3       1       4      2
  3. C.3       4       2      1
  4. D.4       3       2      1

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