15 MCQ on MCQ on Professional Social Work in Independent India

1. In which year was the first School of Social Work established in independent India?

• A) 1947
• B) 1952
• C) 1960
• D) 1975
• Answer: B) 1952

2. The first professional degree program in social work in India is offered as:

• A) Master of Arts (MA)
• B) Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• C) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• D) Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Answer: D) Master of Social Work (MSW)

3. The National Association of Professional Social Workers in India is known as:

• A) NASW-India
• B) IPSW
• C) NAPSWI
• D) BSWI
• Answer: C) NAPSWI

4. The focus of professional social work education in India includes:

• A) Macro-level social change
• B) Only clinical practice
• C) Ignoring social justice
• D) Individual counseling only
• Answer: A) Macro-level social change

5. Which of the following is a core value in professional social work practice in India?

• A) Profit maximization
• B) Technological advancement
• C) Social justice
• D) Political partisanship
• Answer: C) Social justice

6. The field of medical social work in India involves:

• A) Ignoring the social determinants of health
• B) Providing emotional support to doctors only
• C) Addressing the psychosocial aspects of health and illness
• D) Focusing solely on physical health
• Answer: C) Addressing the psychosocial aspects of health and illness

7. The role of a forensic social worker in India includes:

• A) Maximizing punishment for offenders
• B) Assisting individuals involved in legal processes
• C) Ignoring legal rights
• D) Political activism
• Answer: B) Assisting individuals involved in legal processes

8. In the context of professional social work in India, what does the term "Community Development" refer to?

• A) Ignoring community needs
• B) Promoting individualism
• C) Empowering communities for social change
• D) Political suppression
• Answer: C) Empowering communities for social change

9. The "Integrated Child Development Services" (ICDS) in India involves the integration of services related to:

• A) Adult education
• B) Child welfare and development
• C) Technological advancements
• D) Economic analysis
• Answer: B) Child welfare and development

10. What is the significance of the "Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act" in the realm of professional social work in India?

• A) It promotes juvenile delinquency
• B) It addresses the needs of children in conflict with the law
• C) It ignores child rights
• D) It restricts social work practice with juveniles
• Answer: B) It addresses the needs of children in conflict with the law

11. The role of a school social worker in India includes:

• A) Ignoring students' emotional well-being
• B) Enhancing teacher salaries only
• C) Addressing students' social and emotional needs
• D) Promoting academic competition
• Answer: C) Addressing students' social and emotional needs

12. What is the primary focus of professional social work in disaster management in India?

• A) Ignoring the psychosocial impact of disasters
• B) Maximizing profits during disasters
• C) Addressing the immediate and long-term psychosocial needs of affected populations
• D) Political maneuvering during crises
• Answer: C) Addressing the immediate and long-term psychosocial needs of affected populations

13. The term "Social Entrepreneurship" in the context of professional social work in India refers to:

• A) Profit maximization
• B) Innovative solutions to social issues
• C) Ignoring social problems
• D) Political activism only
• Answer: B) Innovative solutions to social issues

14. The "National Rural Health Mission" (NRHM) in India involves the integration of:

• A) Education and technology
• B) Health and community development
• C) Political ideologies
• D) Economic analysis
• Answer: B) Health and community development

15. In professional social work in India, what is the significance of the "Persons with Disabilities Act"?

• A) It restricts services for persons with disabilities
• B) It ignores the rights of persons with disabilities
• C) It promotes equal opportunities and rights for persons with disabilities
• D) It limits the scope of social work practice
• Answer: C) It promotes equal opportunities and rights for persons with disabilities