Social Work Practice Set - MCQ's
1. The theory which believes in exemplary punishment to discourage the offender from repeating his crime and sets an example for others to keep away from crime is called
(A) Deterrent theory
(B) Preventive theory
(C) Reformative theory
(D) Retributive theory
Ans: (A) Deterrent theory
2. Which of the following constitutional provisions prohibits employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories, mines or any other hazardous occupation
(A) Article 14
(B) Article 21
(C) Article 24
(D) Article 45
Ans: (C) Article 24
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3. The Human Rights Council meets at
(A) New York
(B) Vienna
(C) Geneva
(D) Paris
Ans: (C) Geneva
4. The method that brings about adjustment in personal and social relationships is called
(A) Social casework
(B) Social adjustment
(C) Social group work
(D) Defence mechanism
Ans: (A) Social casework
5. According to whom groups must solve two general problems – i.e. instrumental and socio-emotional, to maintain themselves
(A) Grace Coyle
(B) Charles Levy
(C) Clara A. Kaiser
(D) Robert Bales
Ans: (D) Robert Bales
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6. Probation is..............?
(A) an escape from imprisonment
(B) a conditional suspension of sentence
(C) an institutional method of correction
(D) a life of freedom from any kind of control
Ans: (B) a conditional suspension of sentence
7. The three stages of social change –
i.e. theological, metaphysical and positive are postulated by
(A) Nikolai Mikhailovsky
(B) Sorokin
(C) Auguste Comte
(D) Herbert Spencer
Ans: (C) Auguste Comte
8. Which among the following is not a primary source of data collection ?
(A) Observation
(B) Questionnaire
(C) Interview
(D) Referral
Ans: (D) Referral
9. ‘Situation approach’ of leadership is also called as
(A) trait theory
(B) contingency theory
(C) ethical approach
(D) functional approach
Ans: (B) contingency theory
10. Every element has a known non-zero probability of being sampled and involves random selection at some point
(A) Probability sampling
(B) Non-probability sampling
(C) Both (A) and (B) are correct.
(D) None of the above
Ans: (A) Probability sampling
11. Confrontation focuses on one of the following :
(A) Similarity in the statements
(B) Congruence in the statements
(C) Discrepancies in the statements
(D) None of the above
Ans: (C) Discrepancies in the statements
12. Cognitive needs of human beings are
(A) the need to develop abilities
(B) the need for symmetry order and beauty
(C) the need for security and freedom
(D) the need to know, to understand and explore
Ans: (D) the need to know, to understand and explore
13. The difference between Bhoodan and Gramdan is
(A) Bhoodan involves donation from individuals whereas Gramdan involves community action
(B) In Bhoodan individual ownership is retained whereas in Gramdan it is abolished
(C) In Bhoodan individuals are beneficiaries whereas in Gramdan the beneficiary is whole village community
(D) All the above
Ans: (D) All the above
14. The ‘client-centered approach’ is developed by
(A) Kurt Lewin
(B) Bandura
(C) Homans
(D) Carl Rogers
Ans: (D) Carl Rogers
15. The approach to make people ‘whole’, by encouraging them to shed their defences and unlock their potentials is known as
(A) Psychodynamic approach
(B) Systems approach
(C) Person-centred approach
(D) Gestalt approach
Ans: (D) Gestalt approach
16. The ‘Task-Centered social work’, has been developed by
(A) Reid and Eistein
(B) Conard
(C) Glenn
(D) Waldo
Ans: (A) Reid and Eistein
17. Which of the following is not a feature of Standard Deviation
(A) It is the best measure of variation
(B) It is not much affected by fluctuations of sampling
(C) It gives more weightage to extreme values and less to those which are nearer the mean
(D) It is the measure for calculating combined standard deviation of two or more groups
Ans: (C) It gives more weightage to extreme values and less to those which are nearer the mean
18. The disorder which limits food intake is
(A) Bipolar disorder
(B) Bulimia nervosa
(C) Binge eating disorder
(D) Anorexia nervosa
Ans: (D) Anorexia nervosa
19. The number of elements to be included in the study is
(A) Variable
(B) Hypothesis
(C) Sample size
(D) Universe
Ans: (C) Sample size
20. The scale in which numbers are used to rate the objects which have numerically equal distance are termed as
(A) Nominal scale
(B) Ordinal scale
(C) Interval scale
(D) Ratio scale
Ans: (C) Interval scale
21. Evaluation of clients’ present problem the way he is experiencing is
(A) Etiological diagnosis
(B) Clinical diagnosis
(C) Dynamic diagnosis
(D) Social diagnosis
Ans: (B) Clinical diagnosis
22. Which is not the nature of community ?
(A) Geographical area
(B) Common ties
(C) Social interaction
(D) Individualism
Ans: (D) Individualism
23. Arrange the following steps in relation to self-help groups in correct sequence :
1. Lending, repayment and maintaining accounts and records
2. Arranging regular meetings with the group.
3. Identifying the area and forming a group of women with common interests.
4. Training and capacity building for sustenance and empowerment
5. Deciding on the amount for contribution and pooling the money.
Codes :
(A) 4 3 2 5 1
(B) 5 4 3 2 1
(C) 3 2 5 1 4
(D) 2 3 4 1 5
Ans: (C) 3 2 5 1 4
24. To study the consequences of psychoactive drug use the two variables are
(A) Social situation and family role
(B) Demand reduction and supply reduction of drugs
(C) Characteristics of the drug and characteristics of the user
(D) Marketing of drugs and role of drug mafias
Ans: (C) Characteristics of the drug and characteristics of the user
25. Which of the following is not true in relation to significance of NGOs role in mental health ?
(A) Gross scarcity of psychiatrists and other trained personnel.
(B) Availability of sufficient government funds for NGOs.
(C) Scarcity of cost-effective strategies and interventions.
(D) Lack of public awareness and social stigma attached
Ans: (B) Availability of sufficient government funds for NGOs.
26. Arrange the sequence of authorities in setting industrial disputes under Industrial Disputes Act.
1. Board of Conciliation
2. Works Committee
3. Conciliation Officer
4. Court of enquiry
Codes :
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 3 1 4
(C) 2 4 3 1
(D) 3 1 2 4
Ans: (B) 2 3 1 4
27. Which is the correct sequence in social case work process ?
(A) Intake, investigation, diagnosis, treatment
(B) Intake, diagnosis, investigation, treatment
(C) Intake, diagnosis, treatment, investigation
(D) Intake, investigation, treatment, diagnosis
Ans: (A) Intake, investigation, diagnosis, treatment
28. The sequential phases in a social action method are
I. Sensitization
II. Awareness Building
III. Mobilization
IV. Mass Action
Codes :
(A) I, II, III, IV
(B) II, I, III, IV
(C) III, I, II, IV
(D) I, II, IV, III
Ans: (A) I, II, III, IV
29. Assertion (A) : Psychosomatic problems are addressed by the case workers.
Reason (R) : Psychological aspects can have influence on the physical conditions of an individual.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(D) (A) is correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Ans: (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
30. Assertion (A) : A scientific hypothesis is a proposed explanation of a phenomenon which still has to be rigorously tested.
Reason (R) : A working hypothesis is a provisionally accepted hypothesis proposed for validation.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but
(R) is not an explanation of (A).
Ans: (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
31. Assertion (A) : Tribal people live in a scattered habitation.
Reason (R) : Tribal society is relatively isolated when compared to other societies.
In the context of above two statements which one of the following is correct ?
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are not correct.
(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.
(D) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct.
Ans: (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
32. Assertion (A) : Recording in social group work is significant for achieving the objectives of the group.
Reason (R) : Records enable the worker to work out programmes and plan of action for future.
Codes :
(A) (A) is correct and (R) is not correct.
(B) (A) is not correct and (R) is correct.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(D) (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Ans: (C) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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