MCQ Questions on Social Work Practice
Question 1: What is the primary goal of social work?
a) Providing financial assistance
b) Enhancing individual well-being and societal welfare
c) Offering medical services
d) Promoting political ideologies
Answer: b)
Enhancing individual well-being and societal welfare
Question 2: Which of the following best describes the concept of social justice in the context of social work?
a) Focusing solely on individual therapy
b) Addressing systemic inequalities and advocating for fairness
c) Providing charitable donations
d) Isolating oneself from societal issues
Answer: b)
Addressing systemic inequalities and advocating for fairness
Question 3: What is the role of a social worker?
a) Providing legal advice
b) Administering medical treatments
c) Offering financial investments
d) Helping
individuals and communities overcome challenges
Answer: d)
Helping individuals and communities overcome challenges
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Question 4: Which approach does social work often take when working with clients?
a) Ignoring clients' cultural backgrounds
b) Providing one-size-fits-all solutions
c) Individualized and client-centered approach
d) Enforcing rigid rules and
regulations
Answer: c)
Individualized and client-centered approach
Question 5: What is the significance of the ecological systems perspective in social work?
a) It only focuses on individual issues
b) It emphasizes the importance of global issues only
c) It recognizes the influence of various systems on individuals and families
d) It excludes the impact of economic factors
Answer: c)
It recognizes the influence of various systems on individuals and families
Question 6: In social work, what does "empowerment" refer to?
a) Keeping individuals dependent on social services
b) Enforcing strict control over clients' lives
c) Enhancing individuals' ability to make choices and control their lives
d) Dictating decisions for clients without their input
Answer: c)
Enhancing individuals' ability to make choices and control their lives
Question 7: Which social work principle highlights the need for social workers to maintain client confidentiality?
a) Self-determination
b) Paternalism
c) Assimilation
d)
Stigmatization
Answer: a)
Self-determination
Question 8: What is the role of advocacy in social work?
a) Promoting exclusive policies
b) Focusing solely on individual therapy
c) Speaking up for clients' rights and social change
d) Encouraging dependency on services
Answer: c)
Speaking up for clients' rights and social change
Question 9: Which term refers to the ability of individuals and communities to bounce back from adversity?
a) Dependency
b) Resilience
c) Conformity
d) Stagnation
Answer: b)
Resilience
Question 10: What is the relationship between social work and social welfare?
a) They are the same concepts
b) Social work focuses only on policies, not practice
c) Social welfare is the broader system, while social work involves professional practice within it
d) Social work excludes concerns for societal well-being
Answer: c) Social welfare is the broader system, while social work involves professional practice within it
Question 11: Who is often considered the pioneer of modern social work in the USA?
a) Jane Addams
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) William Beveridge
d) Florence Nightingale
Answer: a) Jane Addams
Question 12: The Settlement House Movement, a significant development in social work, originated in which country?
a) India
b) USA
c) UK
d) Canada
Answer: b) USA
Question 13: What was the primary focus of social work during its early stages of development in the UK and USA?
a) Medical care
b) Poverty relief
c) Criminal justice
d) Education reform
Answer: b) Poverty relief
Question 14: The Charity Organization Society (COS) model of social work emphasized:
a) Individualized assessment and casework
b) Group therapy
c) Community organizing
d) Psychiatric treatment
Answer: a) Individualized assessment and casework
Question 15: Which Indian leader played a significant role in promoting social work as a profession in India?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Sardar Patel
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Indira Gandhi
Answer: c) Mahatma Gandhi
Question 16: When did the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in India start offering professional social work education?
a) 1947
b) 1965
c) 1980
d) 2000
Answer: b) 1965
Question 17: In the USA, what is the accrediting body for social work education programs?
a) NASW
b) CSWE
c) APA
d) ACA
Answer: b) CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
Question 18: Which organization is responsible for regulating and promoting social work in the UK?
a) NHS
b) NICE
c) BASW
d) NSPCC
Answer: c) BASW (British Association of Social Workers)
Question 19: The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is a global organization that represents social work professionals from various countries. Its headquarters located?
a) New York, USA
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) London, UK
d) Nairobi, Kenya
Answer: b) Geneva, Switzerland
Question 20: What is the primary goal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in the USA?
a) Accrediting social work programs
b) Promoting social justice and professional development
c) Providing healthcare services
d) Regulating social work licensing
Answer: b) Promoting social justice and professional development
Question 21: Which legislation in the UK laid the foundation for the modern welfare state and social work practice?
a) The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834
b) The Beveridge Report
c) The Mental Health Act of 1983
d) The Education Act of 1944
Answer: b) The Beveridge Report
Question 22: Who is considered the father of professional social work in India?
a) B.R. Ambedkar
b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
c) Swami Vivekananda
d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: a) B.R. Ambedkar
Question 23: In India, which government body is responsible for regulating social work education and practice?
a) UGC
b) AICTE
c) MCI
d) NCTE
Answer: a) UGC (University Grants Commission)
Question 24: Which of the following is NOT a core value of social work as defined by the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)?
a) Respect for the dignity and worth of every individual
b) Service
c) Integrity
d) Fiscal responsibility
Answer: d) Fiscal responsibility
Question 25:The National Association of Professional Social Workers (NAPSW) is an example of a professional social work association in which country?
a) India
b) USA
c) UK
d) Canada
Answer: a) India
Question 26: Which international organization is focused on promoting social work as a profession and advocating for social justice worldwide?
a) United Nations
b) World Bank
c) World Health Organization (WHO)
d) International Red Cross
Answer: a) United Nations
Question 27: What is the primary mission of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)?
a) Providing direct social services to communities
b) Accrediting social work education programs
c) Advocating for social work policy changes
d) Promoting international cooperation in social work education and research
Answer: d) Promoting international cooperation in social work education and research
Question 28: Which of the following is a key challenge faced by the social work profession in India today?
a) Lack of government support
b) Overregulation of the profession
c) Low demand for social workers
d) Insufficient training programs
Answer: a) Lack of government support
Question 29: The concept of "casework" in social work primarily involves:
a) Group therapy
b) Individualized assessment and intervention
c) Community organizing
d) Public policy advocacy
Answer: b) Individualized assessment and intervention
Question 30: Which of the following statements is true regarding the historical development of social work in the UK, USA, and India?
a) Social work originated in India and spread to the UK and USA.
b) The Charity Organization Society model was primarily focused on community organizing.
c) The NASW is the accrediting body for social work education programs in India.
d) Mahatma Gandhi played a significant role in promoting social work in the USA.
Answer: b) The Charity Organization Society model was primarily focused on community organizing.
Question 31: What is Dana-dharma in the context of ancient India?
A) A form of taxation
B) The duty of charity
C) A type of trade
D) A religious scripture
Answer: B) The duty of charity
Question 32: Zakat is a concept related to which religion in India's history?
A) Hinduism
B) Buddhism
C) Islam
D) Jainism
Answer: C) Islam
Question 33: Who was the famous social reformer associated with the abolition of Sati practice in India?
A) Swami Vivekananda
B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Question 34: Which social reformer advocated for women's education and widow remarriage in 19th century India?
A) Swami Dayananda Saraswati
B) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D) Lala Lajpat Rai
Answer: B) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Question 35: The social reform movement led by Jyotirao Phule focused on the upliftment of which section of society?
A) Upper caste Hindus
B) Untouchables (Dalits)
C) British officials
D) Muslims
Answer: B) Untouchables (Dalits)
Question 36: Who founded the Arya Samaj, a reformist organization promoting Vedic values and education?
A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B) Swami Vivekananda
C) Swami Dayananda Saraswati
D) Rabindranath Tagore
Answer: C) Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Question 37: The Brahmo Samaj was founded by:
A) Swami Vivekananda
B) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Question 38: The 19th-century reformer who advocated for the rights of women and widow remarriage in India was:
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C) Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
D) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Answer: D) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Question 39: Who is known for leading the Swadeshi Movement as a part of the Indian freedom struggle?
A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B) Swami Vivekananda
C) Rabindranath Tagore
D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Question 40: The concept of "Sarvodaya" was closely associated with:
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Subhas Chandra Bose
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: A) Mahatma Gandhi
Question 41: Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University, emphasizing modern education for Muslims in India?
A) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
B) Swami Vivekananda
C) Bhagat Singh
D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: A) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Question 42: The Indian National Social Conference was organized by:
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Annie Besant
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer: C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Question 43: Who was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and the founder of the Servants of India Society?
A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C) Lala Lajpat Rai
D) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Question 44: The Young Bengal movement was associated with:
A) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
D) Jyotirao Phule
Answer: C) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
Question 45: Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance"?
A) Swami Vivekananda
B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Question 46: The reformer associated with the founding of the Brahmo Samaj is:
A) Swami Dayananda Saraswati
B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D) Swami Vivekananda
Answer: C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Question 47: Which reformer advocated for the eradication of the caste system and untouchability in India?
A) Swami Vivekananda
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: B) B.R. Ambedkar
Question 48: The "Dayanand Anglo-Vedic Schools" (DAV Schools) were founded by followers of:
A) Swami Vivekananda
B) Swami Dayananda Saraswati
C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D) Annie Besant
Answer: B) Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Question 49: The reformer who emphasized the revival of Indian art, culture, and heritage was:
A) Rabindranath Tagore
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: A) Rabindranath Tagore
Question 50: The reform movement aimed at the upliftment of the depressed classes in India is known as:
A) Swadeshi Movement
B) Non-Cooperation Movement
C) Dalit Movement
D) Quit India Movement
Answer: C) Dalit Movement
Question 51: Who is often considered the pioneer of social work education in India?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Answer: a) Mahatma Gandhi
Question 52: Which social reformer is known for his efforts in promoting social work through the Brahmo Samaj in India?
a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
c) Swami Vivekananda
d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Question 53: The first school of social work in India was established in which city?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) New Delhi
d) Chennai
Answer: a) Mumbai
Question 54: Which Gandhian concept emphasizes selfless service to society without expecting anything in return?
a) Satyagraha
b) Ahimsa
c) Seva
d) Swaraj
Answer: c) Seva
Question 55: The National Council for Social Work Education (NCSWE) is responsible for accrediting social work programs in India. Which organization established it?
a) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
b) University Grants Commission (UGC)
c) Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
d) National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI)
Answer: d) National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI)
Question 56: Who is considered the father of social work in India?
a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
b) Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh
c) Dr. V. Kurien
d) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Answer: a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Question 57: The first social work college in India, named the "Tata Institute of Social Sciences," is located in which city?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Kolkata
d) Bangalore
Answer: a) Mumbai
Question 58: Which famous Indian leader emphasized the importance of "Gram Swaraj" or self-reliant village communities?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Subhas Chandra Bose
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: c) Mahatma Gandhi
Question 59: Which Indian state is known for its pioneering work in community-based social work through the "Kudumbashree" program?
a) Kerala
b) Maharashtra
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Kerala
Question 60: The concept of "Sarvodaya" in Gandhian philosophy refers to:
a) Upliftment of the urban elite
b) Welfare of the downtrodden
c) Self-reliance through industrialization
d) National independence
Answer: b) Welfare of the downtrodden
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