1. Question: The roots of social group work in India can be traced back to which decade? a) 1930s b) 1950s c) 1960s d) 1980s Answer: a) 1930s

2. Question: The first school of social work in India, started in 1936, was affiliated with which university? a) University of Delhi b) Tata Institute of Social Sciences c) University of Madras d) University of Calcutta Answer: d) University of Calcutta

3. Question: Who is considered a pioneer of social group work in India, known for integrating Gandhian philosophy into social work practice? a) Bishanpant Oza b) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi c) Mary Richmond d) Grace Coyle Answer: a) Bishanpant Oza

4. Question: The "Conference of All India Association of Workers with Girls and Women" was held in which year and city, signifying a landmark in the history of social group work in India? a) 1948, Delhi b) 1956, Mumbai c) 1962, Kolkata d) 1970, Chennai Answer: b) 1956, Mumbai

5. Question: The concept of "Neighbourhood Centers" for community-based social group work was strongly advocated by: a) M.A. Rehman b) Dharam Narain c) Sudhir Kakar d) Grace Coyle Answer: a) M.A. Rehman

6. Question: The National Institute of Social Work and Social Sciences (NISWASS) was established in which year and city? a) 1948, New Delhi b) 1950, Mumbai c) 1955, Chennai d) 1961, Kolkata Answer: c) 1955, Chennai

7. Question: The University Grants Commission (UGC) established the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) in which year, further promoting social group work education in India? a) 1984 b) 1974 c) 1969 d) 1991 Answer: b) 1974

8. Question: The "Sarvodaya Movement" inspired social group work practices in India. Who was the key proponent of this movement? a) Vinoba Bhave b) Mahatma Gandhi c) Jayaprakash Narayan d) Sarojini Naidu Answer: a) Vinoba Bhave

9. Question: The first professional organization for social workers in India, named "Indian Conference of Social Work," was established in: a) 1947 b) 1951 c) 1955 d) 1960 Answer: b) 1951

10. Question: The Five-Year Plan model in India significantly influenced social group work by emphasizing: a) Rural development b) Urbanization c) Industrial growth d) Privatization Answer: a) Rural development

11. Question: The development of social group work in India was influenced by the ideologies of Mahatma Gandhi, particularly in promoting: a) Community-based solutions b) Centralized government systems c) Technological advancements d) Individualism Answer: a) Community-based solutions

12. Question: The role of social group work in India gained prominence during which phase of social development? a) Post-independence era b) Pre-independence era c) British colonial period d) Ancient civilization Answer: a) Post-independence era

13. Question: Who authored the book "Social Group Work: Principles and Practices," considered a significant contribution to the development of social group work in India? a) M.A. Rehman b) Bishanpant Oza c) Sudhir Kakar d) Dharam Narain Answer: a) M.A. Rehman

14. Question: The influence of the United States on the development of social group work in India increased significantly after which period? a) World War II b) First World War c) Indian Independence d) Partition of India Answer: a) World War II

15. Question: The first academic course in social group work in India was introduced by: a) Delhi School of Social Work b) Tata Institute of Social Sciences c) Madras School of Social Work d) Loyola College, Chennai Answer: a) Delhi School of Social Work

16. Question: Who was the first Chief Advisor of the Ministry of Social Welfare in India, a role that significantly influenced social group work development? a) K.L. Shrimali b) D.S. Mehta c) Sudhir Kakar d) H.C. Mukherjee Answer: d) H.C. Mukherjee

17. Question: The National Service Scheme (NSS) was launched in India in which year, incorporating elements of social group work for community development? a) 1969 b) 1952 c) 1973 d) 1982 Answer: a) 1969

18. Question: The "Community Development Program" in India, launched in the 1950s, incorporated social group work principles to focus on rural development. Who was the first Community Development Commissioner? a) Balwantrai Mehta b) Vinoba Bhave c) Dharam Narain d) Bishanpant Oza Answer: a) Balwantrai Mehta

19. Question: The term "Social Case Work Aide" was first used in India during the late 1940s by which organization for training grassroots workers in social group work principles? a) Indian Conference of Social Work (ICSW) b) Family Planning Association of India (FPAI) c) Association of Schools of Social Work in India (ASSWI) d) Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Answer: b) Family Planning Association of India (FPAI)

20. Question: The "Bal Panchayat" initiative in India is an example of implementing social group work with a focus on: a) Child participation and development b) Women empowerment c) Rural development d) Environmental sustainability Answer: a) Child participation and development