15 MCQ on MCQ on Gandhian Concepts of Social Work

1. What is the central concept in Gandhian philosophy that emphasizes the importance of truth and non-violence?

• A) Ahimsa
• B) Satyagraha
• C) Swaraj
• D) Sarvodaya
• Answer: A) Ahimsa

2. Gandhian social work emphasizes the concept of "Sarvodaya." What does Sarvodaya mean?

• A) Individualism
• B) Community development
• C) Social justice
• D) Universal upliftment
• Answer: D) Universal upliftment

3. According to Gandhi, what is the primary focus of social work?

• A) Economic prosperity
• B) Political dominance
• C) Well-being of the masses
• D) Technological advancements
• Answer: C) Well-being of the masses

4. What term did Gandhi use to describe his philosophy of decentralized and self-sufficient village communities?

• A) Urbanization
• B) Industrialization
• C) Swaraj
• D) Satyagraha
• Answer: C) Swaraj

5. Gandhian social work places a strong emphasis on:

• A) Centralized authority
• B) Technological progress
• C) Bottom-up, decentralized decision-making
• D) Caste-based discrimination
• Answer: C) Bottom-up, decentralized decision-making

6. In Gandhian social work, what does the term "Sarvodaya" mean in the context of economic development?

• A) Equal distribution of wealth
• B) Profit maximization
• C) Class divisions
• D) Urbanization
• Answer: A) Equal distribution of wealth

7. What does the concept of "Antyodaya" in Gandhian social work philosophy refer to?

• A) Technology-driven progress
• B) The welfare of the downtrodden and the last person in society
• C) Political power
• D) Urban development
• Answer: B) The welfare of the downtrodden and the last person in society

8. According to Gandhi, what is the means and end of social work?

• A) Political power
• B) Profit maximization
• C) Truth and non-violence
• D) Urbanization
• Answer: C) Truth and non-violence

9. What is the term used for Gandhian concept of self-discipline and self-control in social work?

• A) Swaraj
• B) Satyagraha
• C) Brahmacharya
• D) Sarvodaya
• Answer: C) Brahmacharya

10. Gandhi's idea of "Constructive Program" in social work refers to:

• A) Building physical infrastructure
• B) Political activism
• C) Positive actions for social transformation and upliftment
• D) Urbanization projects
• Answer: C) Positive actions for social transformation and upliftment

11. What role does the concept of "Trusteeship" play in Gandhian social work philosophy?

• A) Hoarding wealth
• B) Maximizing profits
• C) Managing resources for the benefit of all
• D) Exploiting labor
• Answer: C) Managing resources for the benefit of all

12. According to Gandhian philosophy, what is the significance of "Khadi" (hand-spun cloth) in social work?

• A) Economic prosperity
• B) Political activism
• C) Symbol of self-reliance and economic independence
• D) Technological advancements
• Answer: C) Symbol of self-reliance and economic independence

13. In Gandhian social work, what does "Nai Talim" (Basic Education) emphasize?

• A) Formal education
• B) Political education
• C) Holistic and value-based education
• D) Technological education
• Answer: C) Holistic and value-based education

14. According to Gandhi, what is the role of the individual in social reform?

• A) Dependence on external authorities
• B) Active participation in social reform through personal transformation
• C) Isolation from society
• D) Pursuit of individual happiness
• Answer: B) Active participation in social reform through personal transformation

15. How does Gandhian social work view the concept of "Gram Swarajya" (Village Self-Governance)?

• A) As irrelevant in the modern world
• B) As the only form of governance
• C) As a model for self-sustainable and participatory governance
• D) As a hindrance to progress
• Answer: C) As a model for self-sustainable and participatory governance