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

Total Questions: 100

81. Arrange the following research steps in correct sequencing order:

(a) Formulation of Research Hypotheses
(b) Formulation of Research Problem
(c) Formulation of Research Design
(d) Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation
(e) Generalization
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (b), (a), (c), (d), (e)
Solution:

The correct sequencing order for the research steps is as follows:
(b) The first step in the research process is the Formulation of Research Problem, where the researcher identifies and defines the problem they intend to study.

(a) Next, Formulation of Research Hypotheses involves stating tentative explanations or predictions that the research aims to test.

(c) Following this, Formulation of Research Design is crucial for planning how the research will be conducted, including the methods for data collection and analysis.

(d) The fourth step, Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation, involves gathering the necessary data, analyzing it, and interpreting the findings.

(e) Finally, Generalization is the process of applying the findings from the study to larger populations or situations beyond the scope of the initial research.

82. Arrange the following methodological steps in research in correct sequencing order:

(a) Sampling Design
(b) Data Analysis
(c) Data Coding
(d) Research Design
(e) Research Approach
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D. (e), (d), (a), (c), (b)
Solution:

The correct sequence for methodological steps in research is:
(e) The research process begins with defining the Research Approach, which outlines the overall strategy and framework of the study.

(d) This is followed by the Research Design, which provides a detailed plan for how the research will be conducted, including the methodologies to be used.

(a) Sampling Design is the next step, where the researcher decides how to select samples from the population for the study.

(c) Data Coding is crucial for organizing and preparing the collected data for analysis. (b) Finally, Data Analysis is performed to interpret the data and draw conclusions.

83. Arrange the proper sequence of the steps involved in formation of the policy:

(a) Identify problems that affect social functioning
(b) Analyse findings and confirm evidence
(c) Construct the policy and/or program design
(d) Study alternative solutions
(e) Implement and assess the social policy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (a), (b), (d), (c), (e)
Solution:

The proper sequence of steps involved in the formation of policy starts with
(a) Identifying problems that affect social functioning, recognizing and defining the issues that require attention.
(b) Analyzing findings and confirming evidence involves reviewing data and research to understand the problem fully.
(d) Studying alternative solutions then allows for consideration of different approaches to addressing the problem.
(c) Constructing the policy and/or program design is the step where solutions are formulated into a coherent policy or program.
(e) Finally, Implementing and assessing the social policy involves putting the policy into action and evaluating its effectiveness.

84. Arrange the list of legislations related to women in ascending (early to recent) order.

(a) The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act
(b) The Dowry Prohibition Act
(c) The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act
(d) The Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act
(e) The Indecent Representation of women (Prohibition) Act
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (a), (b), (e), (c), (d)
Solution:

The list of legislations related to women in ascending order, from early to recent, is:
(a) The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act: This act was enacted in 1956, aimed at preventing trafficking in persons for the purpose of prostitution.

(b) The Dowry Prohibition Act: This act was enacted in 1961 to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry.

(e) The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act: This act was enacted in 1986 to prohibit the indecent representation of women through advertisements, publications, etc.

(c) The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act: This act was enacted in 1987 to prevent the practice of sati, the act of a widow immolating herself on her husband's funeral pyre.

(d) The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act: This act was enacted in 2013 to prevent and provide redressal for sexual harassment of women at the workplace.

85. As per CARA guidelines Standards Operating Process (SOP) for adopting a child in India is given in five steps.

Arrange the proper sequence of the steps involved in process
(a) Home Study and Counselling
(b) Referral of Children
(c) Registration
(d) Court Hearing
(e) Acceptance of Child
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (c), (a), (b), (e), (d)
Solution:

The proper sequence of the steps involved in the process of adopting a child in India, as per CARA guidelines Standards Operating Process (SOP), starts with

(c) Registration, where prospective adoptive parents register with an Authorized Adoption Agency.

(a) This is followed by Home Study and Counselling, a process in which a social worker assesses the home environment and provides counseling to the prospective adoptive parents.

(b) Referral of Children comes next, where the parents are referred children based on the registration details.

(e) Acceptance of Child is the step where the parents accept the child referred to them.

(d) Finally, the Court Hearing is conducted to legalize the adoption process, where a legal order is passed for the adoption of the child.

86. Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Elizabethan Poor Laws categorized the poor into deserving poor and undeserving poor.

Statement II : Abled-bodied poor and sturdy poor were two categories of poor which suffered from inhuman poor laws.

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

Correct Answer: C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Solution:

Statement I is correct. The Elizabethan Poor Laws, enacted in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, indeed categorized the poor into "deserving poor" and "undeserving poor", with the deserving poor being those unable to work due to age or health issues, and the undeserving poor being able-bodied individuals who were seen as capable of working.

Statement II is incorrect because it implies a value judgment on the categories of the poor, which is a misinterpretation. While the laws did distinguish between different types of poor, the term "inhuman poor laws" reflects a subjective assessment rather than a direct characterization from the laws themselves.

87. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Group work always focus its attention on two types of activitiesProgramme and Social relationship in the group.

Statement II: The group worker guides the members interactions in programme activities so that they may relate themselves to others and experience growth opportunities.

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:

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. Group work in social work practice does focus on two types of activities: Program (structured tasks and activities) and Social relationship in the group (interpersonal interactions).

The group worker's role includes guiding members' interactions in program activities to facilitate relational development and growth opportunities, aiming to enhance individual and collective well-being and development.

88. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Social Justice protect or prevent from exploitation/discrimination mostly through legislation.

Statement II: Social Justice provides opportunities and resources as a matter of right of weaker sections of society.

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 true
Solution:

Both Statement I and Statement II are true. Social Justice aims to protect individuals and groups from exploitation and discrimination, often through legislation, ensuring that laws are in place to prevent unfair treatment of individuals based on various characteristics.

Additionally, Social Justice involves providing opportunities and resources to the weaker sections of society as a matter of right, emphasizing the need for equitable access to social goods, services, and opportunities.

89. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: There is a hierarchy in the Social Welfare Administration Structure. Statement II: Leadership, decision-making capacity, power are the essential elements of administrative process.

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 true
Solution:

Both Statement I and Statement II are true. The Social Welfare Administration Structure indeed has a hierarchy, which organizes roles, responsibilities, and authority within agencies and institutions that deliver social welfare services.

Leadership, decision-making capacity, and power are essential elements of the administrative process, as they determine how decisions are made, who makes them, and how power is exercised within the organization to achieve its goals.

90. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: National Skill Development Mission was launched during twelfth fiveyear plan 2012-17.

Statement II: National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was launched during Eleventh Five Year Plan 2007-2012.

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 but Statement II is false. The National Skill Development Mission was indeed launched during the twelfth five-year plan period (2012-17) to provide a coherent and comprehensive strategy for skill development across the country.

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), now known as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), was actually launched in 2005, predating the Eleventh Five Year Plan period (2007-2012), making Statement II false.