MCQ on Social Planning and Social Change

1. Which of the following is NOT a common goal of social planning? a) Addressing social issues b) Creating social equity c) Promoting social injustice d) Enhancing social well-being

Answer: c) Promoting social injustice

2. What is the purpose of needs assessment in social planning? a) Identifying social issues and needs b) Setting specific and measurable goals c) Developing strategies and policies d) Evaluating the effectiveness of the process

Answer: a) Identifying social issues and needs

3. Which step in the social planning process involves gathering data to better understand the problem and its underlying causes? a) Problem identification b) Needs assessment c) Goal setting d) Strategy development

Answer: b) Needs assessment

4. What type of social change occurs gradually over a long period of time? a) Evolutionary change b) Revolutionary change c) Planned change d) Unplanned change

Answer: a) Evolutionary change

5. What is the purpose of social planning in relation to social change? a) Identifying social problems b) Developing strategies and programs c) Promoting planned change d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

6. Which example represents social change driven by a social movement? a) Community development programs b) Civil rights movement c) Environmental planning d) Poverty reduction programs

Answer: b) Civil rights movement

7. What does environmental planning aim to address? a) Economic inequality b) Racial segregation c) Environmental issues d) Working conditions

Answer: c) Environmental issues

8. Which social change is often driven by technological advancements? a) Economic development b) Political movements c) Cultural shifts d) Technological advancements

Answer: d) Technological advancements

9. What do poverty reduction programs aim to address? a) Social issues b) Environmental issues c) Economic inequality d) Working conditions

Answer: c) Economic inequality

10. Which factor can contribute to social change by affecting the way people live and work? a) Technological advancements b) Economic development c) Political movements d) Climate change

Answer: d) Climate change