Social Welfare & Child Development Solved MCQs for JKSSB & JKPSC — 143 Questions

Q1

General Intelligence & ReasoningProtein Energy Malnutrition: Kwashiorkor

Children presenting with a swollen 'pot belly' and edema is a classic indicative symptom of which disease?

Q2

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Community: Essential Elements

According to sociological analysis (MacIver & Page), which of the following is NOT an essential defining criterion of a community?

Q3

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Sociological Theories: W.G. Sumner on Institutions

Which eminent sociologist defined a social institution as "a concept (idea, notion, doctrine, or interest) and a structure"?

Q4

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Primary vs Secondary Social Institutions

Basic social institutions are those essential for societal survival and functioning. Which one of the following is NOT typically classified as a primary foundational social institution?

Q5

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Characteristics of Society

Which of the following statements regarding 'Society' are TRUE?
a) Its people share a distinct culture.
b) It occupies a particular territorial area.
c) It is independent and self-sustaining.
d) It has a structure of inter-related social roles.
Select the correct answer:

Q6

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Michel Foucault: Discipline and Punish

According to French philosopher Michel Foucault, through which significant concepts evolving over time in the domain of genealogy was 'Civilized Society' institutionalized?

Q7

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Georg Simmel and Formal Sociology

Which German sociologist's social theory focused on forms of social interaction and has been termed 'Formal Sociology'?

Q8

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Malthusian Theory of Population

Who wrote the landmark demography treatise "An Essay on the Principle of Population" in 1798?

Q9

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Nature of Social Institutions

Consider the following sociological statements:
a) Society is a system of social relationships while institutions are established rules of procedures.
b) Institutions are recognized and accepted by society.
c) Institutions govern relations between members of society.
d) Society represents the human aspect, while an institution is a social condition of conduct.
Which of the statements are correct?

Q10

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Forms of Marriage and Kinship

Consider the following pairs regarding kinship and marriage systems:
a. Sororal polygyny — 1. Marriage of a man with several sisters simultaneously
b. Hypergamy (Anuloma) — 4. The marriage of a daughter into a superior or higher status family
c. Levirate — 2. Marriage of a man with the childless widow of his deceased brother
Which concepts are correctly matched?

Q11

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Classification of Social Groups by Thinkers

Match the sociological thinkers with their classification of social groups:
a. Miller — 2. Vertical - Horizontal
b. Tönnies — 1. Gemeinschaft (Community) - Gesellschaft (Association)
c. Park and Burgess — 4. Territorial - Non-territorial
d. Giddings — 3. Genetic - Congregate

💡Correct Answer: Option C (a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3)

Group classifications: H.A. Miller classified groups into Vertical and Horizontal (a-2); Ferdinand Tönnies classified into Community and Association (b-1); Park & Burgess classified into Territorial and Non-territorial (c-4); F.H. Giddings classified into Genetic and Congregate (d-3)

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a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3.

Q12

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Gender Wage Gap: Occupational Segregation

Which of the following is a major structural factor contributing significantly to the gender pay gap in the labor market?

Q13

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Major Theories in Sociology and Psychology

Match the psychological/sociological theories with their theorists:
a) Field Theory — 2. Kurt Lewin
b) Social Exchange Theory — 1. George Homans
c) Psychosocial Development Theory — 3. Erik Erikson
d) Social Conflict Theory — 4. Lewis Coser

💡Correct Answer: Option A (a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4)

Theories matching: Kurt Lewin developed Field Theory in social psychology (a-2); George C. Homans pioneered Social Exchange Theory (b-1); Erik Erikson formulated the 8 stages of Psychosocial Development (c-3); Lewis Coser advanced the functions of Social Conflict (d-4)

\implies

a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4.

Q14

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Treatment Protocols

What evidence-based clinical treatment combination is standardly used for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Q15

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)CEDAW Convention

Which international convention adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1979 is specifically dedicated to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women?

Q16

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development

Which of the following correctly lists Erik Erikson's first four stages of psychosocial development in chronological order?

Q17

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Freud's Stages of Psychosexual Development

Identify the correct chronological sequence of Sigmund Freud's five stages of psychosexual development:

💡Correct Answer: Option D (Oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital)

Freud's Psychosexual Developmental Stages: 1. Oral Stage (0–1 yr) → 2. Anal Stage (1–3 yrs) → 3. Phallic Stage (3–6 yrs) → 4. Latency Stage (6–puberty) → 5. Genital Stage (puberty onwards)

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Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, Genital.

Q18

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Bandura's Social Learning Theory

Which psychological theory suggests that social behavior and learning occur primarily through observational learning, vicarious reinforcement, and imitation?

Q19

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Anxiety Disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Which of the following is the hallmark defining characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Q20

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Panic Disorder Criteria

Which psychological disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks followed by persistent apprehension and worry about experiencing further attacks?

Q21

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

What does the clinical psychological abbreviation 'OCD' stand for?

Q22

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)John Rawls' Difference Principle

Which ethical and political theory provides the foundational justification for affirmative action and special welfare provisions for deprived and disadvantaged sections of society?

Q23

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Founding of the Red Cross: Henry Dunant

Who was the visionary founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863?

Q24

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Challenges in Women's Political Participation

Which of the following is a significant structural and social challenge hindering women's political participation and leadership in India?

Q25

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)UN 1951 Refugee Convention Definition

According to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention, which one of the following statements is NOT CORRECT about Refugees?

Q26

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Substance Abuse Intervention: Harm Reduction

Which public health and social work model is most widely recognized for effectively addressing substance abuse and addiction through pragmatic risk reduction?

Q27

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Landmark Judgments: D.K. Basu Guidelines

Mandatory guidelines and procedural safeguards governing the arrest and detention of individuals by police were laid down by the Supreme Court of India in which landmark case?

Q28

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Statutory Definitions of Child in Indian Law

Which of the following Indian statutes specifically defines a 'Child' as a person who has not completed their fourteenth (14th) year of age?

Q29

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Which international treaty adopted in 1989 serves as the primary comprehensive legal instrument for the protection and promotion of children's rights globally?

Q30

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)National Advisory Council (NAC)

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the National Advisory Council (NAC)?
a) The National Advisory Council is a statutory body.
b) It is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
c) It facilitates constant interaction with leaders of civil society.
d) It provides policy and legislative inputs to the Government of India.
Select the correct option:

Q31

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Right to Equality: Article 17

Which category of Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Indian Constitution incorporates the 'Abolition of Untouchability' under Article 17?

Q32

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Chronology of Rural Development Schemes

Which of the following nationwide poverty alleviation initiatives was launched first in India?

Q33

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)UN International Day for Disaster Reduction

Which day is observed internationally every year as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction?

Q34

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Human Development: Literacy Rate

Which of the following demographic indicators is primarily used to measure the educational attainment within a society?

Q35

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Health Dimension: Life Expectancy

Which indicator is widely used globally (e.g. in the UN Human Development Index) to assess the overall health status and longevity of a population?

Q36

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Environmental Terminology & Definitions

Match environmental concepts with their definitions:
a. Renewable Energy — 5. Energy derived from naturally replenished sources (sunlight, wind, water)
b. Carbon Footprint — 2. Total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human activities
c. Anthropogenic — 4. Resulting from the influence of human beings on nature
d. Climate Mitigation — 3. Actions taken to reduce or prevent GHG emissions
e. Greenhouse Effect — 1. Earth's atmosphere trapping solar radiation, increasing surface temperature

💡Correct Answer: Option A (a-5, b-2, c-4, d-3, e-1)

Environmental definitions: Renewable energy is replenished naturally (a-5); Carbon footprint measures GHG emission total (b-2); Anthropogenic means human-caused (c-4); Mitigation means emissions reduction (d-3); Greenhouse effect warms the planet (e-1)

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a-5, b-2, c-4, d-3, e-1.

Q37

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Palermo Protocol on Human Trafficking

Which international treaty protocol is specifically designed to prevent, suppress, and punish human trafficking, especially of women and children?

Q38

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Rehabilitation of Beggars and Destitutes

Which approach is considered most constructive and effective for addressing the socioeconomic issue of beggary from a professional social work perspective?

Q39

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Anti-Corruption & Transparency Mechanisms

Which of the following institutional measures is most effective in curbing corruption within public administration?

Q40

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Definition and Nature of Corruption

Which concept is internationally defined by Transparency International as 'the abuse of entrusted power for private gain'?

Q41

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Piaget's Formal Operational Stage

According to Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, at which developmental stage do children acquire the capacity for abstract thinking, hypothetical deductive reasoning, and systematic problem solving?

Q42

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage

What is the primary developmental milestone during the Sensorimotor stage (0 to 2 years) according to Piaget's Cognitive Theory?

Q43

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Macronutrients: Carbohydrates

Which dietary macronutrient serves as the human body's primary and most readily accessible source of metabolic energy?

💡Correct Answer: Option C (Carbohydrates)

Carbohydrates (broken down into glucose) provide the principal primary energy substrate (

4\text{ kcal/g}

) utilized by the brain and muscular system.

Q44

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Micronutrients: Vitamin D and Calcium Absorption

Which vitamin is crucial for facilitating intestinal absorption and bone deposition of dietary Calcium?

Q45

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Pancreatic Hormones: Insulin

Which endocrine hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the cellular uptake of glucose?

Q46

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)WHO Ottawa Charter: Health Promotion

What is the primary overarching goal of 'Health Promotion' as articulated in the WHO Ottawa Charter?

Q47

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Safe Food Cooking Temperatures

According to food safety standards (FSSAI/USDA), at what minimum internal cooking temperature must poultry (chicken/turkey) be cooked to destroy pathogenic bacteria?

💡Correct Answer: Option C (165°F ($74^\circ\text{C}$))

To eliminate foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, poultry must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (

73.9^\circ\text{C} \approx 74^\circ\text{C}

).

Q48

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Foodborne Pathogens: Salmonella

Which genus of pathogenic bacteria is most commonly associated with acute food poisoning from raw, cracked, or undercooked poultry eggs?

Q49

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Cross-Contamination in Food Handling

What is 'Cross-Contamination' in food hygiene?

Q50

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Symptoms of Foodborne Illness

Which of the following is a classic primary gastrointestinal symptom of food poisoning (foodborne infection/intoxication)?

Q51

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Essential Minerals: Phosphorus

What is the primary physiological structural function of Phosphorus in the human body?

Q52

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Which independent international humanitarian NGO is globally renowned for providing emergency medical assistance in armed conflicts, epidemics, and disaster zones?

Q53

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY)

The Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) was launched on 11 October 2014 in commemoration of the birth anniversary of which freedom fighter and social reformer?

Q54

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme

Which of the following are primary core objectives of the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' (BBBP) scheme?
a) Prevent gender-biased sex-selective elimination
b) Ensure survival and protection of the girl child
c) Ensure education and participation of the girl child
d) Ensure proper nutrition for the girl child
Select the correct combination:

Q55

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Chronology of Social Welfare Programmes

Choose the correct chronological sequence of the following Central Government Programmes based on the year of their original launch:
a) Atal Pension Yojana (2015)
b) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana / IAY (1985/2016)
c) Integrated Child Development Services - ICDS (1975)
d) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme - MGNREGS (2005/2006)
e) Integrated Rural Development Programme - IRDP (1978/1980)

💡Correct Answer: Option B (c, e, b, d, a)

Chronological launch timeline: ICDS (c, 1975) → IRDP (e, 1978/1980) → IAY/PMAY-G (b, 1985/2016) → MGNREGS (d, 2005/2006) → Atal Pension Yojana (a, 2015)

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c, e, b, d, a.

Q56

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

What is the primary target group and focus of the 'Atal Pension Yojana' (APY)?

Q57

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)UN Observance Days Calendar

Match the international observance days with their respective dates:
a. International Day for the Elderly — 3. 1st October
b. World AIDS Day — 4. 1st December
c. World Food Day — 2. 16th October
d. Human Rights Day — 1. 10th December

💡Correct Answer: Option D (a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1)

Observance calendar: Elderly Day = 1st October (a-3); World AIDS Day = 1st December (b-4); World Food Day = 16th October (c-2); Human Rights Day = 10th December (d-1)

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a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1.

Q58

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Senior Citizens Welfare Act 2007

Which Union Ministry is the nodal authority responsible for administering the "Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007"?

Q59

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Which primary tier of healthcare infrastructure is predominantly involved in the grassroots implementation of institutional deliveries under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)?

Q60

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY

Which flagship national health assurance programme in India provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary hospitalization cover up to ₹5 lakh per family per year?

Q61

Specialisation (Sociology, Social Work & Child Development)POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)

What is the primary overarching objective of POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)?

Q62

Basic EnglishGender Nouns

Change the gender of a given noun.
DUKE

Q63

Basic EnglishGender Forms

Choose the masculine gender from the options given below:

Q64

Assistive Tech & Special Education StrategiesHuman Rights Paradigm

Which of the following statements about disability is TRUE?

Q65

Human Anatomy, Physiology & Public Health ProgrammesUniversal Immunization Programme

Which of the following is the primary aim of the National Immunization Programme in India?

💡Correct Answer: Option C (To ensure herd immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases through mass immunization)

The Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) aims to achieve

>90\%

full immunization coverage across infants and pregnant women to establish community herd immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).

Q66

Nutrition, Food Hygiene & Epidemic DiseasesProtein-Energy Malnutrition

Which of the following indicators is considered the most reliable for assessing protein-energy malnutrition in adults?

Q67

Nutrition, Food Hygiene & Epidemic DiseasesProtein Malnutrition

The condition known as Kwashiorkor is primarily caused by a deficiency in:

Q68

Food Safety (HACCP), Public Health Legislation & MCHICDS Scheme

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program focuses on:

Q69

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) & Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)Social Work in CBR

What is one role of social workers in community-based rehabilitation?

Q70

Basic English & GrammarGender of Nouns

What is the masculine form of "niece"?

Q71

Basic English & GrammarGender of Animals

What is the masculine form of "goose"?

Q72

Basic English & GrammarGender of Nouns

What is the masculine form of the word "daughter"?

Q73

Foundations of Physical Education & Olympic MovementSociology of Sports

Sociological dynamics of sports participation reveal:

Q74

Food Safety Acts, FSSAI Regulations & StandardsFoSTaC Food Safety Supervisor

The "FSSAI Food Safety Supervisor" certification program is mandatory for which type of food business?

Q75

Indian Cinema, Cultural Studies & History of MediaGender Portrayal in Indian Cinema

Consider the following statements about the image of women in Indian cinema:
i. Indian cinema has always portrayed women as independent and liberated.
ii. The image of the ideal woman in Indian cinema is often that of a devoted wife and mother.
iii. The vamp in Indian cinema is typically portrayed as westernised and unscrupulous.
iv. Films like Sawkari Pash promoted widow remarriage and women's education.
Which of the statements are correct?

Q76

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociological Thinkers (Jawaharlal Nehru)

Who coined the term "unity in diversity"?

Q77

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSocial Stratification (Dalit Concept)

Dalit means:

Q78

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentClassical Sociological Thinkers

Who among the following is an evolutionary thinker in sociology?

Q79

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociological Group Typologies Matching

Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Column A (Kind of group):
i. Unsocial
ii. Pseudo-social
iii. Anti-social
iv. Pro-social

Column B (Relation with other groups):
1) Participates in social life for its own gain
2) Acts against the interests of society
3) Does not participate in the larger society
4) Works for the larger interests of the society

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q80

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentRole and Status (Ralph Linton)

Who has divided role and status into two namely, ascribed and achieved?

Q81

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentIndian Social Structure & Ethnicity

Which country is a conglomeration of different ethnic groups?

Q82

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentPerspectives on Indian Caste System

The caste system in India has been studied with which of the following perspectives?

💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)

The Indian caste system has been comprehensively examined across multiple scholarly paradigms: Indological textual perspective (G.S. Ghurye, Louis Dumont), Socio-anthropological field perspective (M.N. Srinivas, Kathleen Gough), and Sociological structural perspective (B.R. Ambedkar, Andre Beteille)

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All of the above.

Q83

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentDisaster Management & Hazards

Which of the following are natural hazards?

Q84

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociology of Development (Underdevelopment)

Which concept had been constructed as the phenomena of poverty, low productivity and backwardness?

Q85

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentStructural Functionalism (Talcott Parsons)

Society is a system surrounded by three other systems - personality, the organism and culture. There is social equilibrium when the boundaries of the three systems are maintained and social change results from boundary breaking. Which among the sociologist proposed this theory?

Q86

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentDependency Theory of Development

Which among the below statements are true for dependency theory?
1. Dependency characterizes the international system as comprised of two sets of states, variously described as dominant/dependent, center/periphery or metropolitan/satellite.
2. Dependency theories have in common the assumption that external forces are of singular importance to the economic activities within the dependent states.
3. Dependency theories indicate that the relations between dominant and dependent states are dynamic because the interactions between the two sets of states tend to not only reinforce but also intensify the unequal patterns.
Choose the correct option:

Q87

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentWorld-Systems Theory (Wallerstein)

According to Immanuel Wallerstein, which are the three types of Economic Dominance in Capitalist Society?

💡Correct Answer: Option C (Productivity dominance, Trade dominance and Finance dominance)

In Immanuel Wallerstein's World-Systems Theory, a core state achieves hegemony through a sequential three-stage succession of economic dominance: 1. Productivity Dominance (manufacturing efficiency)

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2. Commercial / Trade Dominance (global logistics control)

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3. Financial Dominance (banking and investment hegemony). Choice C.

Q88

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentModern Sociological Theory (Risk Society)

Who proposed the idea of Risk Society?

Q89

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentPanchayati Raj & Community Development

Who appointed Balwant Rai Mehta for examining community development programme in 1957?

Q90

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentConstitutional Provisions (73rd Amendment)

Which of the following amendments to constitution of India grants a constitutional status of Panchayat Raj system?

Q91

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociology of Education Thinkers

Which among the following is NOT a Marxist theorist of Sociology of Education?

Q92

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociology of Morality

Behaviour in conformity with the moral codes of the social group is termed as:

Q93

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentPublic Health & Environmental Toxicology

Excess presence of which of the following causes tooth decay and dental fluorosis in children?

💡Correct Answer: Option A (Fluoride)

Excessive concentration of Fluoride in drinking water (

>1.5\text{ mg/L}

) leads to Dental Fluorosis—causing enamel pitting, mottling, discoloration, and structural brittleness in children's teeth.

Q94

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyDisability Welfare Legislation (National Trust Act)

Which of the following disorders does not come under the purview of the National Trust Act 1999?

Q95

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociology of Socialization

Which are the agencies of primary socialization?
1. Family
2. Peer group
3. School
4. Jail
Select the correct option:

Q96

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentTribal Communities of India

Which among the following pairs are correctly matched with respect to tribes and associated states?

Q97

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentUrban Local Governance (74th Amendment)

Which of these is not a category for Urban Local Bodies in the country post 74th Amendment?

Q98

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentUrban Sociology (Bangalore Knowledge City)

Knowledge, education, and intellectual capacity are main features of which Indian knowledge city?

Q99

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociology of Marginalization in Education

Children coming from marginalized families are often neglected in a classroom even when they perform well. Which of the following set of reasons are responsible for such behaviour in a classroom?
1) Teachers are often prejudiced towards children belonging to marginalized groups.
2) There is a lack of sensitization among the peers towards diversity and the social context of such children.
3) Children from marginalized groups are denied education under Right to Education Act 2009.
Choose the correct option:

Q100

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyCriminology Foundations

A scientific study of the nature, extent, causes and control of criminal behavior is called as:

Q101

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyCriminal Anthropology (Cesare Lombroso)

A study of the personality of the offenders in physical terms is called as:

Q102

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyCriminological Theories (Psychoanalysis)

Who put forward Psycho-Analytical Theory of Crime?

Q103

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyCriminology (White Collar Crime)

Who mostly commits 'White Collar Crimes'?

Q104

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentEconomic Sectors Matching

Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer:
Column A:
i. Cottage Industry
ii. Primary sector
iii. Secondary sector
iv. Tertiary sector

Column B:
1. Trade
2. Construction
3. Mining
4. Bidi industry

Choose the correct option:

Q105

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicySocial Case Work Relationship Principles

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

Q106

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyCommunity Development Programme 1952

In which among the following States in India, Community Development Programme was first initiated in 1952?

Q107

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociological Classics (Max Weber)

Who, of the following, is the author of the book "Economy and Society"?

Q108

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociocultural Evolution of Societies

Choose the correct sequence of following in order of increasing complexity:
Hunting, Gathering, Agrarian, Pastoral, Industrial and Post-industrial societies

💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hunting, Pastoral, Agrarian, Industrial and Post-industrial societies)

Gerhard Lenski's sociocultural evolutionary sequence of human societies in order of technological complexity is: Hunting and Gathering

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Pastoral / Horticultural

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Agrarian (Agricultural)

->

Industrial

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Post-industrial societies (Choice C).

Q109

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociology of Religion (Max Müller)

Which one of the following Max Muller believed to be the earliest form of religion?

Q110

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSocial Stratification (Davis-Moore)

Who has given functional theory of social stratification?

Q111

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyHuman Rights Institutions

When was UN Commission on Human Rights established?

Q112

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentEnvironmental Movements (Chipko)

Among the following, who is associated with Chipko movement?

Q113

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSocio-Religious Reform Movements

In which year was the Prarthana Samaj established at Bombay?

Q114

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentTribal Reform Movements (Govind Guru)

Through which did Govind Guru organise Bhils and Garasiyas?

Q115

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentBishnoi Movement (Amrita Devi)

Who among the following was associated with Bishnoi movement?

Q116

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicySocial Work Skills (Interviewing)

What is the most frequently used skill in social work?

Q117

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicySocial Case Work (Mary Richmond)

Mary Richmond's "Social Diagnosis" can be considered as first book of:

Q118

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyHistory of Social Work Education in India

When was the first professional school of Social Work, Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work set up in Bombay?

Q119

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicySocial Work Field Practicum Sequence

Identify the correct sequence of the field practicum in social work education:

💡Correct Answer: Option D (Orientation, observation visit, concurrent field work, block placement)

The standardized pedagogical sequence of field practicum in professional social work curriculum is: 1. Orientation

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2. Agency Observation Visits

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3. Concurrent Field Work (regular agency placement during semesters)

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4. Block Placement (intensive full-time internship). Choice D.

Q120

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyGroup Dynamics (Tuckman Norming Stage)

In Tuckman's model, groups at the _______ stage develop guidelines and standards of acceptable behaviours.

Q121

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicySocial Work Research Methodology

Which of the following is not true about Social Work Research?

Q122

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSocial Justice & Affirmative Action

How does the state ensure Social Justice for historically disadvantageous sections of society?

Q123

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentModels of Development

Which of the following model of development is based on free market and competitiveness?

Q124

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicySocial Welfare Administration Functions

Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Column A:
i. Plan Document
ii. Performance Appraisal
iii. Outline of draft of work to be accomplished
iv. Establishing coordinated and collaborative relations

Column B:
1) Staff recruitment
2) Planning
3) Networking
4) Budgeting

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q125

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentPublic Policy & NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog can transform the development agenda of India by:

💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog, est. 2015) acts as the premier policy think tank promoting cooperative federalism through bottom-up planning, citizen-centric pro-active governance, empowerment of marginalized groups, and evidence-based policy inputs

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All of the above.

Q126

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Which of these is/are arguments against Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)

Classical neoclassical economic critiques against mandatory CSR (e.g. Milton Friedman) argue that corporations lack specialized social engineering skills (B), CSR costs are passed on to consumers as higher prices (C), and it gives business managers social power without democratic accountability (A)

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All of the above.

Q127

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyHuman Resource Management (Soft vs Hard HRM)

A distinction can be made between hard and soft types of HRM. Soft HRM can be characterised by:

Q128

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyGeriatric Social Work Principles

Which of the following should be avoided while working with the elderly / geriatric clients?

Q129

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyWelfare Schemes & Social Development Matching

Match the following government flagship schemes with their primary objective:
Column A:
i. Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
ii. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
iii. Pradhan mantri Awas Yojana
iv. Pradhan mantra Mahila Shakti Kendra

Column B:
1) Education
2) Participation and Empowerment
3) Self-employment
4) Housing

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q130

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyEcological Social Work Theory

Who is the writer of the article "The Person is Ecological: Environmentalism of Social Work"?

Q131

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyDisaster Management Legislation

In which year the Disaster Management Act was enacted in India?

Q132

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyChild Welfare Policies (NPAC)

The National Plan of Action for Children (NPAC) was launched in which year?

Q133

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentSociology of Socialization Process

An individual becomes a member of a social group and learns cultural norms through the process of:

Q134

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyChild Protection Legislation (POCSO e-Box)

The "POCSO e-box" is an online platform associated with the "Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act" for reporting:

Q135

Sociology, Social Stratification & Social DevelopmentOccupational Health & Hazards

Which of the following is a biological hazard?

Q136

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyOccupational Health and Safety Policies

Consider the goals of the safety policy of a company, at once designing also the responsibilities and authority for their achievement:
1. Safety of employees and the public at large
2. Efforts to be made to involve all managers, supervisors and employees in the development and implementation of safety procedures.
3. Clearing of all caveats that may tell on keeping the morale of the employees high.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Q137

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicySocial Project Management Lifecycle

What is the logical sequence of preparing and managing a social project?

💡Correct Answer: Option C (Selection, Planning, Execution, Follow-up, Evaluation, Recording)

The logical project management life cycle in social development follows the sequential progression: 1. Selection (Problem identification)

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2. Planning (Strategy & design)

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3. Execution (Implementation)

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4. Follow-up

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5. Evaluation (Outcome assessment)

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6. Recording (Documentation). Choice C.

Q138

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyIndustrial Relations & Employee Relations

'Employee relations' include which of the following?
1. Organisation's efforts to manage relationships between employer and employees.
2. The programs to prevent and resolve problems arising from work situations.
3. Relations between management and trade unions.
4. Organisation's structure of managing rapport between boss and staff.
Choose the correct option:

Q139

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyOrganizational Psychology (Democratic Leadership)

A leader in an organization seeks inputs from team members before implementing any decision, and engages employees' perspectives on different tasks to enhance quality output. What is the leadership style demonstrated in this case?

Q140

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyOrganizational Behavior (Work-Life Balance)

A researcher who wants to understand how employees manage their professional responsibilities while still maintaining a healthy personal life is studying:

Q141

Social Work Methods, Criminology & Social PolicyPerformance Appraisal Goals Hierarchy

Arrange the following starting from the closest (immediate) to the most distant (long-term strategic) goal of performance appraisal:
1. Providing Feedback and Guidance
2. Career planning and succession management
3. Identifying training and development needs
4. Evaluating employee performance
Options:

💡Correct Answer: Option B (4, 1, 3, 2)

The systematic sequence of performance appraisal goals progressing from immediate to distal strategic outcomes is: 4. Evaluating past employee job performance (Immediate base)

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1. Providing direct constructive feedback and guidance

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3. Identifying specific training and skill gaps

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2. Long-term career development and succession planning (Distal strategic goal). Correct sequence: 4, 1, 3, 2 (Choice B).

Q142

Journalism, Digital Media, PR & AdvertisingSociology of News & Journalism

Consider the following statements about news and journalism:
i. News is a cultural discourse that exists in relation to other institutions and discourses.
ii. Mainstream journalism treats news as a commodity to be bought and sold.
iii. Public relations journalism focuses on reaping profits rather than advancing causes.
iv. News agencies are the primary source of revenue for newspapers.
Which of the statements are correct?

Q143

Virology, Medical Parasitology & EntomologyViral Vaccines & Immunization Principles

👥Social Welfare & Child DevelopmentSocial Welfare

📝 Solved Social Welfare & Child Development Questions (143)

JKSSB — Official Question Paper (2024)

Children presenting with a swollen 'pot belly' and edema is a classic indicative symptom of which disease?

According to sociological analysis (MacIver & Page), which of the following is NOT an essential defining criterion of a community?

Which eminent sociologist defined a social institution as "a concept (idea, notion, doctrine, or interest) and a structure"?

Basic social institutions are those essential for societal survival and functioning. Which one of the following is NOT typically classified as a primary foundational social institution?

Which of the following statements regarding 'Society' are TRUE?a) Its people share a distinct culture.b) It occupies a particular territorial area.c) It is independent and self-sustaining.d) It has a structure of inter-related social roles.Select the correct answer:

According to French philosopher Michel Foucault, through which significant concepts evolving over time in the domain of genealogy was 'Civilized Society' institutionalized?

Which German sociologist's social theory focused on forms of social interaction and has been termed 'Formal Sociology'?

Who wrote the landmark demography treatise "An Essay on the Principle of Population" in 1798?

Match the sociological thinkers with their classification of social groups:a. Miller — 2. Vertical - Horizontalb. Tönnies — 1. Gemeinschaft (Community) - Gesellschaft (Association)c. Park and Burgess — 4. Territorial - Non-territoriald. Giddings — 3. Genetic - Congregate

Which of the following is a major structural factor contributing significantly to the gender pay gap in the labor market?

Match the psychological/sociological theories with their theorists:a) Field Theory — 2. Kurt Lewinb) Social Exchange Theory — 1. George Homansc) Psychosocial Development Theory — 3. Erik Eriksond) Social Conflict Theory — 4. Lewis Coser

What evidence-based clinical treatment combination is standardly used for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Which international convention adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1979 is specifically dedicated to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women?

Which of the following correctly lists Erik Erikson's first four stages of psychosocial development in chronological order?

Identify the correct chronological sequence of Sigmund Freud's five stages of psychosexual development:

Which psychological theory suggests that social behavior and learning occur primarily through observational learning, vicarious reinforcement, and imitation?

Which of the following is the hallmark defining characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Which psychological disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks followed by persistent apprehension and worry about experiencing further attacks?

What does the clinical psychological abbreviation 'OCD' stand for?

Which ethical and political theory provides the foundational justification for affirmative action and special welfare provisions for deprived and disadvantaged sections of society?

Who was the visionary founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863?

Which of the following is a significant structural and social challenge hindering women's political participation and leadership in India?

According to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention, which one of the following statements is NOT CORRECT about Refugees?

Which public health and social work model is most widely recognized for effectively addressing substance abuse and addiction through pragmatic risk reduction?

Mandatory guidelines and procedural safeguards governing the arrest and detention of individuals by police were laid down by the Supreme Court of India in which landmark case?

Which of the following Indian statutes specifically defines a 'Child' as a person who has not completed their fourteenth (14th) year of age?

Which international treaty adopted in 1989 serves as the primary comprehensive legal instrument for the protection and promotion of children's rights globally?

Which category of Fundamental Rights in Part III of the Indian Constitution incorporates the 'Abolition of Untouchability' under Article 17?

Which of the following nationwide poverty alleviation initiatives was launched first in India?

Which day is observed internationally every year as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction?

Which of the following demographic indicators is primarily used to measure the educational attainment within a society?

Which indicator is widely used globally (e.g. in the UN Human Development Index) to assess the overall health status and longevity of a population?

Which international treaty protocol is specifically designed to prevent, suppress, and punish human trafficking, especially of women and children?

Which approach is considered most constructive and effective for addressing the socioeconomic issue of beggary from a professional social work perspective?

Which of the following institutional measures is most effective in curbing corruption within public administration?

Which concept is internationally defined by Transparency International as 'the abuse of entrusted power for private gain'?

According to Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, at which developmental stage do children acquire the capacity for abstract thinking, hypothetical deductive reasoning, and systematic problem solving?

What is the primary developmental milestone during the Sensorimotor stage (0 to 2 years) according to Piaget's Cognitive Theory?

Which dietary macronutrient serves as the human body's primary and most readily accessible source of metabolic energy?

Which vitamin is crucial for facilitating intestinal absorption and bone deposition of dietary Calcium?

Which endocrine hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the cellular uptake of glucose?

What is the primary overarching goal of 'Health Promotion' as articulated in the WHO Ottawa Charter?

According to food safety standards (FSSAI/USDA), at what minimum internal cooking temperature must poultry (chicken/turkey) be cooked to destroy pathogenic bacteria?

Which genus of pathogenic bacteria is most commonly associated with acute food poisoning from raw, cracked, or undercooked poultry eggs?

What is 'Cross-Contamination' in food hygiene?

Which of the following is a classic primary gastrointestinal symptom of food poisoning (foodborne infection/intoxication)?

What is the primary physiological structural function of Phosphorus in the human body?

Which independent international humanitarian NGO is globally renowned for providing emergency medical assistance in armed conflicts, epidemics, and disaster zones?

The Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) was launched on 11 October 2014 in commemoration of the birth anniversary of which freedom fighter and social reformer?

What is the primary target group and focus of the 'Atal Pension Yojana' (APY)?

Match the international observance days with their respective dates:a. International Day for the Elderly — 3. 1st Octoberb. World AIDS Day — 4. 1st Decemberc. World Food Day — 2. 16th Octoberd. Human Rights Day — 1. 10th December

Which Union Ministry is the nodal authority responsible for administering the "Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007"?

Which primary tier of healthcare infrastructure is predominantly involved in the grassroots implementation of institutional deliveries under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)?

Which flagship national health assurance programme in India provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary hospitalization cover up to ₹5 lakh per family per year?

What is the primary overarching objective of POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission)?

Change the gender of a given noun.DUKE

Choose the masculine gender from the options given below:

Which of the following statements about disability is TRUE?

Which of the following is the primary aim of the National Immunization Programme in India?

Which of the following indicators is considered the most reliable for assessing protein-energy malnutrition in adults?

The condition known as Kwashiorkor is primarily caused by a deficiency in:

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program focuses on:

What is one role of social workers in community-based rehabilitation?

What is the masculine form of "niece"?

What is the masculine form of "goose"?

What is the masculine form of the word "daughter"?

Sociological dynamics of sports participation reveal:

The "FSSAI Food Safety Supervisor" certification program is mandatory for which type of food business?

Who coined the term "unity in diversity"?

Dalit means:

Who among the following is an evolutionary thinker in sociology?

Who has divided role and status into two namely, ascribed and achieved?

Which country is a conglomeration of different ethnic groups?

The caste system in India has been studied with which of the following perspectives?

Which of the following are natural hazards?

Which concept had been constructed as the phenomena of poverty, low productivity and backwardness?

Society is a system surrounded by three other systems - personality, the organism and culture. There is social equilibrium when the boundaries of the three systems are maintained and social change results from boundary breaking. Which among the sociologist proposed this theory?

Which of the following statements regarding 'Society' are TRUE?
a) Its people share a distinct culture.
b) It occupies a particular territorial area.
c) It is independent and self-sustaining.
d) It has a structure of inter-related social roles.
Select the correct answer:

Match the sociological thinkers with their classification of social groups:
a. Miller — 2. Vertical - Horizontal
b. Tönnies — 1. Gemeinschaft (Community) - Gesellschaft (Association)
c. Park and Burgess — 4. Territorial - Non-territorial
d. Giddings — 3. Genetic - Congregate

Match the psychological/sociological theories with their theorists:
a) Field Theory — 2. Kurt Lewin
b) Social Exchange Theory — 1. George Homans
c) Psychosocial Development Theory — 3. Erik Erikson
d) Social Conflict Theory — 4. Lewis Coser

Match the international observance days with their respective dates:
a. International Day for the Elderly — 3. 1st October
b. World AIDS Day — 4. 1st December
c. World Food Day — 2. 16th October
d. Human Rights Day — 1. 10th December

Change the gender of a given noun.
DUKE

Which are the agencies of primary socialization?
1. Family
2. Peer group
3. School
4. Jail
Select the correct option:

Match Column A with Column B and select the correct answer:
Column A:
i. Cottage Industry
ii. Primary sector
iii. Secondary sector
iv. Tertiary sector

Column B:
1. Trade
2. Construction
3. Mining
4. Bidi industry

Choose the correct option:

Choose the correct sequence of following in order of increasing complexity:
Hunting, Gathering, Agrarian, Pastoral, Industrial and Post-industrial societies