UGC NTA NET/JRF Exam, Social Work, December-2023

Total Questions: 100

91. (Qs. No. 91-95): Read the passage and answer the questions.

The concept of social justice consists of diverse principles essential for the orderly growth and development of the personality of every citizen. Social justice is then an integral part of justice in the generic sense, Justice is the genus, of which social justice is one of its species.

Social justice is a dynamic devise to mitigate the sufferings of the poor, weak, dalits, tribals and deprived sections of the society and so elevate them to the level of equality to live a life with dignity of person.

The concept of social justice enable equality to flavour and enliven the practical content of life. Social Justice and equality are complementary to each other so that both should maintain their vitality. Rule of law, therefore, is a potent instrument of social justice to bring about equality.

Which of the following is the allowed objective of social justice?

Correct Answer: A. To elevate deprived sections to the level of equality to live a life with dignity of person
Solution:

The passage outlines social justice as a means to elevate deprived sections of society to a level of equality, enabling them to live a life with dignity.

This aligns with the allowed objective of social justice, which is to mitigate the sufferings of the poor, weak, Dalits, tribals, and other deprived sections, elevating them to a state of equality.

92. Which of the following is the key focus of the passage?

Correct Answer: D. Value of social justice
Solution:

The key focus of the passage is on the value of social justice, detailing its role in ensuring the orderly growth and development of every citizen's personality.

It emphasizes social justice as a means to achieve equality and dignity for all, particularly the most vulnerable segments of society.

93. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The social justice enables equality to flavour and enliven the practical content of life.

Statement II: The social justice and equality are independent but valuable concepts.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Solution:

Statement I is true as it reflects the essence of the passage, stating that social justice enables equality to enhance and vivify the practical aspects of life.

Statement II is false, according to the passage, as it clearly indicates that social justice and equality are complementary, not independent concepts, working together to maintain vitality in society.

94. Which of the following are correct about social justice?

(a) Social justice is essential for the orderly growth and development of personality of every citizens.
(b) Social justice is related to only few deprived sections.
(c) Social justice is integral component of justice
(d) Social justice and equality are two different and exclusive concepts
(e) Social justice is a dynamic devise to mitigate the sufferings of the poor, weak and deprived sections of the society.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (a), (c) & (e) only
Solution:

The correct statements about social justice, according to the passage, are:
(a) Social justice is essential for the orderly growth and development of the personality of every citizen;

(c) Social justice is an integral component of justice; and

(e) Social justice is a dynamic device to mitigate the sufferings of the poor, weak, and deprived sections of society.

These points emphasize the importance of social justice in achieving equality and dignity for all individuals, especially those who are most vulnerable.

95. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Social justice is an integral part of justice.

Reason (R): Justice is the genus, of which social justice is one of its species.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Solution:

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). The assertion that social justice is an integral part of justice is substantiated by the reason that justice encompasses various forms, with social justice being one of its specific manifestations.

This relationship outlines the conceptual framework within which social justice operates as a critical aspect of broader justice goals.

96. (Qs. No. 96-100): Read the passage and answer the questions.

A profession is an occupation that is based on theoretical and practical knowledge and training in a particular field such as medicine, law, or science. Professions tend to be credential and regulated in relation to certain standards of performance and ethics.

This makes them more autonomous and independent than other occupations. Whether a physician's performance is adequate or ethical, for example, depends primarily on judgments made by other physicians in relation to codes formulated by professional organizations.

The combination of specialized knowledge and collective self-regulation produces a relatively high social standing for professionals, including higher levels of income, wealth, power and prestige.

As a result, those in a number of non-professional occupations, such as businesses often try to professionalize themselves by forming occupational organizations and fostering a public image of ethical standards and specialized knowledge and training.

Which is not correct about a profession? 

Correct Answer: C. A profession is less autonomous and independent than occupations
Solution:

The statement that a profession is less autonomous and independent than occupations is not correct.
In fact, the passage explains that professions tend to be more autonomous and independent due to their specialized knowledge, standards of performance, and ethics, which are regulated within the profession itself, particularly by peer judgments and codes formulated by professional organizations.

97. Which of the following are true about a profession?

(a) It is based on theoretical and practical knowledge.
(b) It is based on training in a particular field.
(c) Adequacy of a professional's performance is validated by the peers.
(d) Self-regulation is internal to the profession.
(e) Profession and social standing of professionals are inversely related.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct Answer: B. (a), (b) & (c) only
Solution:

The statements true about a profession, as per the passage, include:
(a) It is based on theoretical and practical knowledge,
(b) It is based on training in a particular field, and
(c) The adequacy of a professional's performance is validated by their peers.

98. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The professions are autonomous and independent than occupations. Reason (R): Professions have credential and are regulated to certain standards of performance and ethics.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Solution:

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Professions are indeed more autonomous and independent than other occupations due to the credentials required and the regulation of standards of performance and ethics.

This self-regulation and adherence to professional standards contribute to the autonomy and independence of professions from external controls, thereby validating the assertion with the reason provided.

99. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Professional knowledge and collective self-regulation produces a relatively high social standing for professionals.

Statement II: Non-professional occupations such as business usually avoid to professionalize themselves by forming occupational organizations.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Solution:

Statement I is correct as it reflects the content of the passage, which discusses how professional knowledge and collective self-regulation contribute to a relatively high social standing for professionals, including higher levels of income, wealth, power, and prestige.

Statement II is incorrect because the passage actually states that those in a number of non-professional occupations, such as business, often try to professionalize themselves by forming occupational organizations and fostering a public image of ethical standards and specialized knowledge and training.

This indicates a desire to adopt professional attributes to gain similar benefits.

100. What could be the appropriate title for this passage?

Correct Answer: D. Essentials of a profession
Solution:

"Essentials of a Profession" could be the most appropriate title for this passage, as it outlines the fundamental aspects that define a profession, including the basis of theoretical and practical knowledge, training, credentials, regulation to standards of performance and ethics, autonomy, independence, and the resulting social standing.

This title encompasses the overall discussion presented in the passage about what constitutes a profession and distinguishes it from other occupations.