10 MCQs to test your knowledge of social reform and professional social work in India

1. Who is considered as the father of social work in India?

   • A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
   • B. Mahatma Gandhi
   • C. Pandita Ramabai
   • D. J. Krishnamurti
   • Answer: A

2. Which of the following is not a social reform movement in India during the 19th century?

   • A. Brahmo Samaj
   • B. Arya Samaj
   • C. Prarthana Samaj
   • D. Theosophical Society
   • Answer: D

3. Which of the following is not a contribution of social reformers to the development of professional social work in India?

   • A. They raised awareness of social problems
   • B. They lobbied for government policies to address social problems
   • C. They established social welfare organizations
   • D. They developed social work education programs
   • Answer: D

4. The first school of social work in India was established in which city?

   • A. Bombay
   • B. Calcutta
   • C. Madras
   • D. Delhi
   • Answer: B

5. Who is considered as the first woman social worker in India?

   • A. Pandita Ramabai
   • B. Muthulakshmi Reddy
   • C. Mirabehn
   • D. Amrita Sher-Gil
   • Answer: A

6. Which of the following is not a social problem addressed by social reformers in India during the 20th century?

   • A. Child marriage
   • B. Dowry
   • C. Untouchability
   • D. Communal violence
   • Answer: D

7. Which of the following is not a professional social work organization in India?

   • A. Indian Council of Social Welfare
   • B. National Association of Social Workers (India)
   • C. Indian Social Institute
   • D. Rashtriya Sevika Samiti
   • Answer: D

8. The National Policy on Social Work was adopted in which year?

   • A. 1954
   • B. 1964
   • C. 1974
   • D. 1984
   • Answer: C

9. The National Institute of Social Work and Social Sciences was established in which city?

   • A. Bombay
   • B. Calcutta
   • C. Delhi
   • D. Hyderabad
   • Answer: C

10. The National Social Service Day is celebrated on which day?

    • A. 2 October
    • B. 21 October
    • C. 22 October
    • D. 23 October
    • Answer: A

I hope these MCQs are helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions