15 MCQ on MCQ on Professional Social Work in Independent India

Test your knowledge of Professional Social Work in Independent India with this 15-question quiz. Explore key concepts, historical developments, and contemporary challenges in this field. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone interested in social work in 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: A) 1947

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