UGC NTA NET/JRF Exam, Social Work, June-2025

Total Questions: 100

1. Under Kalelkar Commission, which of the following is Not a criteria to enlist communities as OBCs?

1. Low Social status which a community occupies in the caste hierarchy.
2. Lack of General Educational Advancement
3. Representations in private services.
4. Inadequate representation in the field of trade, commerce and Industry.

Correct Answer: 3. Representations in private services.

Solution:

Kalelkar Commission (First Backward Classes Commission, 1953-55) proposed broad tests for identifying "socially and educationally backward" classes, including:
(i) low social position in the caste hierarchy,
(ii) lack of general educational advancement,
(iii) inadequate representation in government services, and
(iv) inadequate representation in trade, commerce and industry.
"Representation in private services" was not one of its criteria, hence option 3 is the one that is not a criterion.

2. Which can be a part of 'Positive Discrimination'?

A. Reservation to SC & ST
B. Distribution of Land among the poor
C. Distribution of Land among the rich
D. Allotment of houses to people belonging to the upper classes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A and C only
2. A, B and C only
3. A and B only
4. A and D only

Correct Answer: 3. A and B only

Solution:

"Positive discrimination" (affirmative action) comprises state actions that preferentially support historically disadvantaged groups to achieve substantive equality. Typical measures include reservations for SC/ST (A) and redistributive land reforms in favour of the poor (B).

Giving land to the rich (C) or allotting houses to the already privileged upper classes (D) do not redress disadvantage and therefore are not "positive discrimination."

3. Arrange the following steps in the process of social planning in ascending order.

A. Indicate factors and determine the social, economic and political conditions
B. Formulate a Plan of Action
C. Determine the tools/techniques and implement
D. Make an Assessment Plan
E. Determine Priorities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. D, B, E, A, C
2. C, B, E, D, А
3. A, D, B, Е, C
4. C, D, A, B, Е

Correct Answer: 3. A, D, B, Е, C

Solution:

A sensible ascending sequence in social planning is:
A. Start with situational analysis-identify factors and describe social, economic, political conditions (baseline).
D. Design an assessment plan-specify what data/tools you'll use to validate that baseline and track change.
B. Formulate a plan of action-develop alternative strategies/programmes based on the assessed needs.
E. Determine priorities-rank strategies by urgency, feasibility, impact, and resources.
C. Determine tools/techniques and implementchoose operational instruments (methods, staffing, budgeting, monitoring) and roll out.
This aligns with diagnostic → assessment design → planning → prioritisation → implementation.

4. Social Action aims to............. .

1. Provide psychological counselling
2. Provide free food to citizens
3. Create awareness and bring policy change
4. Participate in creation of community assets

Correct Answer: 3. Create awareness and bring policy change

Solution:

Social Action is a macro-practice approach aimed at structural change-mobilising communities, building awareness, influencing power structures, and advocating policy/legal reforms.

It is not primarily about individual counselling or welfare distribution; rather, it targets systemic transformation.

5. Which of the following is Not a part of advocacy?

1. Sharing proper information
2. Maintaining client confidentiality
3. Performing instructions with diligence
4. Acting partially and in a selective manner

Correct Answer: 4. Acting partially and in a selective manner

Solution:

Advocacy rests on accuracy of information, client confidentiality, diligence, and fidelity to clients' interests while upholding ethics and fairness.

Acting partially or selectively violates neutrality and justice, undermining the legitimacy and effectiveness of advocacy-hence it is not a part of advocacy.

6. Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Five Year Plan)	List-II (Year of Implementation)
A. Third Five Year Plan	I. 1980-85
B. Eight Five Year Plan	II. 2002-07
C. Sixth Five Year Plan	III. 1961-66
D. Tenth Five Year Plan	IV. 1992-97

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
2. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
3. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
4. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

Correct Answer: 2. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Solution:

• Third Plan (A) was 1961-66, focusing on agriculture and self-reliance.→ III
• Eighth Plan (B) was 1992-97, initiated after a gap due to crises and reforms. → IV
• Sixth Plan (C) was 1980-85, emphasizing poverty alleviation and infrastructure. → I
• Tenth Plan (D) was 2002-07, aimed at 8% growth and human development. → II
Thus, A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II correctly pairs plans with their implementation years.

7. Classification of Research scale is based on:

A. Subject Orientation
B. Degree of Objectivity
C. Degree of Subjectivity
D. Non-Dimensional Approach
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A and D only
2. A and C only
3. B and D only
4. C and D only

Correct Answer: 2. A and C only

Solution:

In social-science measurement, classification of research/attitude scales is commonly organised by (i) Subject orientation-e.g., self-rating (respondent-oriented) vs observerrating (assessor-oriented) instruments (A), and (ii) Degree of subjectivity-e.g., judgementbased/subjective scaling (Thurstone equalappearing intervals, many qualitative ratings) versus more structured procedures (C).
The phrase "Non-Dimensional Approach" (D) is not a standard basis; the recognised axis is dimensionality (uni- vs multi-dimensional), not "non-dimensional."
"Degree of objectivity" (B) is simply the opposite end of the same continuum as subjectivity; exam frameworks typically name the basis as subjectivity (subjective vs objective), and the options force choosing one label-hence A and C fit the standard bases without invoking the non-standard D.

8. Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Attitudes)	List-II (Behaviour)
A. Contempt	I. Dictatorial
B. Adversarial	II. Paternal
C. Acceptance	III. Business-like
D. Cooperation	IV. Participatory

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
4. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Correct Answer: 2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Solution:

Contempt (A) aligns with Dictatorial behaviour(I)-authoritarian, dismissive conduct.
Adversarial (B) corresponds to Paternal behaviour (II)-a superior stance treating
others as subordinates.
Acceptance (C) suits Business-like behaviour (III)-neutral, task-focused, professional.
Cooperation (D) fits Participatory behaviour (IV)-sharing decisions and responsibilities. Hence the correct matching is A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV.

9. Which one of these is Not related to environment?

1. Green India Mission
2. National Clean Air Programme
3. Jal Jeevan Mission
4. One Stop Centre

Correct Answer: 4. One Stop Centre

Solution:

Green India Mission, National Clean Air Programme, and Jal Jeevan Mission all target environmental protection or resource sustainability. One Stop Centre is a welfare scheme for women facing violence (support, shelter, legal aid) and is not an environmental programme.

10. ..........is a process used by certain human welfare agencies to help individuals cope more effectively with their problems in social functioning.

1. Social Casework
2. Social Group Work
3. Community Organization
4. Social Action

Correct Answer: 1. Social Casework

Solution:

The described process-helping individuals cope effectively with personal or social functioning problems-is Social Casework, a micro-level method in social work.

It provides personalised assessment, counselling, and planned intervention for behavioural or adjustment issues, unlike group work, community organisation, or social action which function at broader or collective levels.