25 MCQ on History of Social Work in India: Initiatives by NGOs

1. Which was one of the earliest NGOs in India involved in social work?

a. Seva Mandir b. Bharatiya Grameen Mahila Sangh c. Pratham d. Sulabh International Answer: a. Seva Mandir

2. The Association of Social Workers was established in India in which year? a. 1947 b. 1951 c. 1965 d. 1972 Answer: b. 1951

3. Which organization is known for its work in the field of child welfare and education in India? a. Save the Children b. Goonj c. CRY (Child Rights and You) d. HelpAge India Answer: c. CRY (Child Rights and You)

4. Which NGO is prominent in the fight against leprosy and disability rehabilitation in India? a. Leprosy Mission Trust India b. Smile Foundation c. Akshaya Patra Foundation d. Agastya International Foundation Answer: a. Leprosy Mission Trust India

5. Which NGO is associated with disaster relief and rehabilitation in India? a. Goonj b. Oxfam India c. HelpAge India d. Greenpeace India Answer: a. Goonj

6. The Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA) was founded in which year? a. 1972 b. 1980 c. 1992 d. 2000 Answer: b. 1980

7. The organization "Pratham" is known for its work in which sector? a. Education b. Healthcare c. Environmental conservation d. Rural development Answer: a. Education

8. "NIRMAN" is an NGO primarily focusing on: a. Youth empowerment b. Elderly care c. Environmental sustainability d. Gender equality Answer: a. Youth empowerment

9. Which NGO is known for its efforts in promoting organic farming and sustainable agriculture in India? a. Navdanya b. CARE India c. WaterAid India d. Save the Children Answer: a. Navdanya

10. The organization "Akshaya Patra Foundation" is primarily known for its work in: a. Hunger relief and mid-day meals b. Women empowerment c. Child adoption d. Disaster response Answer: a. Hunger relief and mid-day meals

11. "Rural Development Foundation" primarily focuses on: a. Rural healthcare b. Environmental conservation c. Skill development d. Urban infrastructure Answer: a. Rural healthcare

12. The organization "Sulabh International" is known for its work in: a. Sanitation and toilet construction b. Women's empowerment c. Child education d. Wildlife conservation Answer: a. Sanitation and toilet construction

13. "CRY" (Child Rights and You) was founded in collaboration with which international organization? a. UNICEF b. WHO c. UNESCO d. World Bank Answer: a. UNICEF

14. Which NGO is known for its efforts in the field of women's empowerment and microfinance in India? a. SEWA Bharat b. Akshaya Patra Foundation c. Pratham d. Smile Foundation Answer: a. SEWA Bharat

15. The organization "Greenpeace India" primarily focuses on: a. Environmental conservation and activism b. Hunger relief c. Child education d. Healthcare Answer: a. Environmental conservation and activism

16. "Goa Sudharop" is an NGO known for its work in: a. Environmental conservation b. Drug rehabilitation c. Child education d. Women's empowerment Answer: b. Drug rehabilitation

17. The "Agastya International Foundation" is recognized for its efforts in: a. Rural education and creativity b. Disaster relief and rehabilitation c. Healthcare for the elderly d. Urban slum development Answer: a. Rural education and creativity

18. The organization "WaterAid India" primarily focuses on: a. Clean water and sanitation b. Disaster relief c. Rural electrification d. Education for underprivileged children Answer: a. Clean water and sanitation

19. The "Guild of Service" is an NGO primarily focused on: a. Military veterans' welfare b. Environmental conservation c. Empowering LGBTQ+ community d. Skill development for youth Answer: a. Military veterans' welfare

20. "ActionAid India" primarily works on: a. Poverty alleviation and social justice b. Wildlife conservation c. Disaster response and relief d. Education for the differently-abled Answer: a. Poverty alleviation and social justice

21. "Barefoot College" is known for its work in: a. Rural electrification and solar power b. Child education c. Healthcare for the underprivileged d. Disaster response Answer: a. Rural electrification and solar power

22. The NGO "PRADAN" primarily focuses on: a. Livelihood development and women's empowerment b. Healthcare for the elderly c. Environmental conservation d. Disaster relief and rehabilitation Answer: a. Livelihood development and women's empowerment

23. The organization "Snehi" is known for its efforts in: a. Child rights and protection b. Urban infrastructure development c. Climate change advocacy d. Elderly care Answer: a. Child rights and protection

24. "CRY" (Child Rights and You) was founded by: a. Rippan Kapur b. Mother Teresa c. Medha Patkar d. Baba Amte Answer: a. Rippan Kapur

25. The "Vivekananda Kendra" is involved in: a. Rural development and cultural preservation b. Disaster response and relief c. Urban slum development d. Education for street children Answer: a. Rural development and cultural preservation