UGC NTA NET/JRF Exam, Social Work, August-2024

(a) All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was the first national-level trade union in India, established in 1920.
(b) The Red Trade Union Congress was formed in 1931, with communist ideologies influencing its structure.
(c) Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) was formed in 1947 and aligned with the Indian National Congress.
(d) Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), founded in 1955, is associated with nationalist ideologies.

(a) Functional social case work focuses on enabling individuals to function better in society, developed by Jessie Taft and Virginia Robinson.
(b) Helen Harris Perlman introduced the problem-solving model, emphasizing practical methods for addressing individual issues.
(c) Albert Bandura's social learning theory highlights the role of observation and modeling in behaviour acquisition.
(d) Germain and Hartman developed the ecological systems theory, examining interactions between individuals and their environments.

Psychodrama, developed by Jacob L. Moreno, includes:
(b) Role enactment to explore personal and group dynamics.
(c) Representation of real-life situations to address unresolved issues.
(d) Externalizing hostilities to gain an objective perspective.
(e) Acting as a therapeutic tool for personal and interpersonal conflicts.

The Communist Manifesto was first published in 1848 by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. This seminal work outlines the principles of communism and critiques capitalısm, emphasizing class struggle and the need for societal transformation.

Lena Dominelli authored Antioppressive social work theory and practice, a pivotal text addressing inequality and power dynamics in social work. It emphasizes empowering marginalized communities and challenging oppressive systems.

(a) The Bhore Committee (1943) was established to recommend improvements in India's health services and laid the foundation for the country's modern health system.
(b) The Chaddha Committee (1963) focused on public health programs, especially malaria eradication.
(c) The Jungal Walla Committee (1967) studied the organization of medical care and recommended the integration of public and private sectors.
(d) The Kartar Singh Committee (1973) recommended a system for primary health care delivery involving community health workers.

Mary Richmond is credited with introducing the "social diagnosis" approach in social work practice.
Her 1917 book, Social Diagnosis, is considered a foundational work in social casework, providing a structured method to assess and address clients' problems. Richmond emphasized understanding the interaction between individuals and their environments.

The scientific process in social work research involves:
(c) Formulating a clear and focused research topic.
(a) Conducting a review of relevant literature to understand existing knowledge.
(b) Designing a research plan, including methodology and data collection techniques.
(d) Collecting data systematically.
(e) Analyzing and interpreting the data to draw meaningful conclusions.

Article 244(1) of the Indian Constitution governs the administration of Fifth Schedule Areas. These areas are predominantly tribal regions requiring special governance provisions to protect their rights, culture, and resources.

The Fifth Schedule outlines the role of the Governor and Tribes Advisory Council in managing these regions.

The term "collective bargaining" was coined by Sidney and Beatrice Webb, British social reformers and founders of the Fabian Society.

Collective bargaining refers to the negotiation process between employers and employees (or their representatives) to determine wages, working conditions, and other employment terms. This concept is fundamental to industrial relations and labour law.