25 MCQ on Social Work in Post-Gandhian Era 

 1. Question: In the post-Gandhian era, social work shifted its focus towards:

a. Caste-based activism b. Technological advancement c. Economic development d. Community-based development Answer: d. Community-based development

2. Question: The emergence of the welfare state in the post-Gandhian era led to: a. Reduced role of social workers b. Increased state intervention in social issues c. Decreased funding for social programs d. Decline in social awareness Answer: b. Increased state intervention in social issues

3. Question: The Bhore Committee, formed in the post-Gandhian era, aimed to: a. Enhance agricultural productivity b. Reorganize the health sector in India c. Implement industrial reforms d. Advocate for labor rights Answer: b. Reorganize the health sector in India

4. Question: The 'Five-Year Plans' introduced in the post-Gandhian era emphasized: a. Rural development b. Urbanization c. Caste-based reservation d. Industrial expansion Answer: a. Rural development

5. Question: In the post-Gandhian era, the 'Community Organization' approach in social work stressed on: a. Top-down approach b. Hierarchical power structures c. Community involvement and empowerment d. Elite decision-making Answer: c. Community involvement and empowerment

6. Question: The emergence of NGOs in the post-Gandhian era contributed to: a. Centralized governance b. Reduced civil society participation c. Diversification of social service delivery d. Increased state control Answer: c. Diversification of social service delivery

7. Question: The 'Green Revolution' in the post-Gandhian era focused on: a. Environmental protection b. Agricultural productivity and modernization c. Industrial growth d. Reducing income inequalities Answer: b. Agricultural productivity and modernization

8. Question: The 'Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)' program, initiated in the post-Gandhian era, aims to address: a. Child labor issues b. Maternal and child malnutrition c. Educational disparities d. Youth unemployment Answer: b. Maternal and child malnutrition

9. Question: In the post-Gandhian era, the focus of social work expanded to include: a. Only rural areas b. Urban areas exclusively c. Diverse populations and issues d. Political campaigns Answer: c. Diverse populations and issues

10. Question: The 'Reservation Policy' in India, initiated in the post-Gandhian era, aims to address: a. Economic disparities b. Caste-based inequalities c. Gender discrimination d. Urban-rural divide Answer: b. Caste-based inequalities

11. Question: The 'Right to Education Act' (RTE) in the post-Gandhian era focuses on: a. Free healthcare for all b. Universal education for children aged 6 to 14 years c. Land reforms d. Employment generation Answer: b. Universal education for children aged 6 to 14 years

12. Question: The emergence of 'Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)' in the post-Gandhian era signifies: a. Increased state intervention b. Community involvement in corporate decision-making c. Caste-based discrimination d. Centralized economic planning Answer: b. Community involvement in corporate decision-making

13. Question: The 'National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)' in the post-Gandhian era aimed to improve: a. Industrial output b. Healthcare facilities in rural areas c. Urban infrastructure d. Foreign investment Answer: b. Healthcare facilities in rural areas

14. Question: The 'Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)' in the post-Gandhian era aimed to: a. Promote industrialization b. Ensure employment for rural households c. Encourage migration to urban areas d. Abolish the caste system Answer: b. Ensure employment for rural households

15. Question: In the post-Gandhian era, the focus of social work evolved to address: a. Religious dogma b. International relations c. Global challenges and sustainable development d. Caste-based distinctions Answer: c. Global challenges and sustainable development

16. Question: In the post-Gandhian era, the 'Panchayati Raj System' was introduced to: a. Concentrate power in urban areas b. Empower local self-governance in rural areas c. Centralize decision-making d. Promote industrialization Answer: b. Empower local self-governance in rural areas

17. Question: The 'Women's Reservation Bill,' proposed in the post-Gandhian era, aimed to reserve a percentage of seats in government for: a. Men b. Women c. Youth d. Senior citizens Answer: b. Women

18. Question: The 'National Food Security Act,' introduced in the post-Gandhian era, focuses on ensuring: a. Employment opportunities b. Universal access to quality healthcare c. Food security for all d. Affordable housing Answer: c. Food security for all

19. Question: The 'LPG Reforms' in the post-Gandhian era refer to: a. Liquefied Petroleum Gas reforms b. Land, Property, and Goods reforms c. Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization reforms d. Legal and Political Governance reforms Answer: c. Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization reforms

20. Question: The 'Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)' adopted in the post-Gandhian era focus on addressing global issues such as poverty, inequality, and: a. Economic growth b. Urbanization c. Climate change d. Industrialization Answer: c. Climate change

21. Question: In the post-Gandhian era, social work has increasingly embraced the use of technology for: a. Centralized governance b. Communication and advocacy c. Suppressing dissent d. Censorship Answer: b. Communication and advocacy

22. Question: The 'National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)' in the post-Gandhian era aims to alleviate poverty through: a. Industrialization b. Urbanization c. Livelihood enhancement and empowerment of rural women d. Exclusionary practices Answer: c. Livelihood enhancement and empowerment of rural women

23. Question: In the post-Gandhian era, social work has increasingly acknowledged the importance of addressing: a. Religious exclusivity b. Mental health and psychosocial issues c. Urbanization only d. Political affiliations Answer: b. Mental health and psychosocial issues

24. Question: The 'Juvenile Justice Act' in the post-Gandhian era focuses on the rights and protection of: a. Adult criminals b. Juvenile delinquents c. Law enforcement agencies d. Religious minorities Answer: b. Juvenile delinquents

25. Question: In the post-Gandhian era, the 'Inclusive Education' initiative aims to provide equal educational opportunities to: a. Urban students b. Rural students c. Children with disabilities d. Religious minorities Answer: c. Children with disabilities