MCQ on Concept of Social Policy

1. According to David Gill, the social policy aims to influence: a. The political structure of society b. The economic viability of a nation c. The overall quality of life in a society d. The cultural heritage of individuals

Answer: c. The overall quality of life in a society

2. According to Kulkarni, social policy is: a. The strategy of action to achieve social objectives b. The redistribution of social resources c. The provision of services or income by the government d. The improvement of the welfare of people

Answer: a. The strategy of action to achieve social objectives

3. Marshall defines social policy as: a. The policy of governments towards the welfare of citizens b. The provision of social security and welfare services c. The deliberate action to organize social action and initiate change d. The summation of acts of government to improve people's welfare

Answer: a. The policy of governments towards the welfare of citizens

4. According to Prof. Titmuss, social policy represents: a. The distribution of social resources based on equality b. The improvement of the welfare of people c. The deliberate action by individuals, collectivities, and governments d. The provision of services or income by the government

Answer: c. The deliberate action by individuals, collectivities, and governments

5. One of the characteristics of social policy is its: a. Redistributive character based on equality b. Focus on promoting economic viability c. Isolation from socio-political scenarios d. Exclusivity to capitalist countries

Answer: a. Redistributive character based on equality

6. The objective of social policy, according to Pinker, is to: a. Minimize social tension in society b. Achieve fundamental structural changes c. Maximize social and economic justice d. Minimize sufferings and maximize welfare

Answer: d. Minimize sufferings and maximize welfare

7. Which model of social policy emphasizes social needs being met based on merit, work performance, and productivity? a. Residual Welfare Model b. Industrial Achievement-Performance Model c. Institutional Redistributive Model d. Positive Discrimination Model

Answer: b. Industrial Achievement-Performance Model

8. The Institutional Redistributive Model of Social Policy envisions: a. Selective benefits for the poor based on means-testing b. Meeting social needs on the basis of merit and productivity c. Universalist services provided outside the market on the principle of need d. Redistribution of social resources towards the better off sections of society

Answer: c. Universalist services provided outside the market on the principle of need

9. In the modern concept of social policy, social justice is closely linked with: a. Equalization of opportunities b. Absurdity of positive discrimination c. Economic viability of a nation d. Cultural heritage of individuals

Answer: a. Equalization of opportunities

10. The three models of social policy discussed in the passage are: a. Residual Welfare, Positive Discrimination, and Universalist models b. Industrial Achievement-Performance, Selective Benefits, and Redistribution models c. Residual Welfare, Industrial Achievement-Performance, and Institutional Redistributive models d. Universalist, Selective Benefits, and Positive Discrimination models

Answer: c. Residual Welfare, Industrial Achievement-Performance, and Institutional Redistributive model