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

Total Questions: 100

41. Values encompassed in NASW Code of Ethics are:

A. Service
B. Social justice
C. Solidarity
D. Dignity and worth of the person
E. Integrity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Correct Answer: 4. A, B, D and E only

Solution:

The NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Code of Ethics encompasses the following core values:

A. Service: Social workers prioritize the needs of others above self-interest.

B. Social justice: They work to challenge social injustices and support equal rights.

D. Dignity and worth of the person: Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of every individual.

E. Integrity: They behave in a trustworthy manner and adhere to ethical practices. Solidarity (C) is not mentioned as one of the core values in the NASW Code of Ethics. Thus, the correct answer is 4: A, B, D and E only.

42. A research problem, in generally refers to:

1. Ready solution to difficulty
2. Some difficulty experience by the research in finding the solution
3. No difficulty experience by the researcher
4. Researcher's desire not want to obtain solution

Correct Answer: 2. Some difficulty experience by the research in finding the solution

Solution:

A research problem refers to a difficulty or challenge that a researcher identifies, which needs to be addressed through systematic inquiry.

• It highlights an unsolved question or area of concern that needs investigation.
• The researcher experiences a difficulty or uncertainty in finding a satisfactory solution, which leads to formulating a research question.
Thus, the correct answer is 2: Some difficulty experienced by the researcher in finding the solution.

43. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.

List-I (Act)	List-II (Year)
A. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act	I. 2005
B. The Environment (Protection) Act	II. 2016
C. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act	III. 1986
D. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act	IV. 2012

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Correct Answer: 1. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Solution:

Matching LIST-I and LIST-II correctly:
A. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act→ IV. 2012: Passed to safeguard children against sexual abuse and exploitation.

B. The Environment (Protection) Act → IIІ. 1986: Enacted after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy to protect and improve the environment.

C. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act → II. 2016: Provides rights and benefits for persons with disabilities.

D. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act → I. 2005: Offers protection to women from domestic violence.
Thus, the correct matching is A-IV, B-III, С-II, D-I, and the correct answer is 1.

44. Which one is not the feature of rural community?

1. Community consciousness
2. Faith in religion
3. Role of neighbourhood
4. Energy and speed

Correct Answer: 4. Energy and speed

Solution:

Typical features of a rural community include:

Community consciousness: Strong feeling of belongingness.
Faith in religion: Strong influence of religious beliefs in daily life.
Role of neighbourhood: Close social ties and support among neighbours.
Energy and speed are not characteristics of rural areas; rather, they are associated with urban life where activities happen rapidly due to industrialization and modern technology.
Thus, the correct answer is 4: Energy and speed.

45. What we get if we add measurement errors or non-sampling error to sampling error?

1. Total error
2. Frame error
3. Chance error
4. Response error

Correct Answer: 1. Total error

Solution:

When we combine sampling error (errors arising due to studying a sample instead of the whole population) with non-sampling errors (errors due to factors like non-response, data entry mistakes, etc.), the result is called the Total Error.

Total error affects the validity and reliability of survey results.
Managing total error is critical to achieving accurate and representative data in research. Thus, the correct answer is 1: Total error.

46. On which report the reservation of Other Backward Classes was implemented?

1. First Backward Classes Commission
2. Second Backward Classes Commission
3. Third Backward Classes Commission
4. Other Backward Classes Welfare Commission

Correct Answer: 2. Second Backward Classes Commission

Solution:

The reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) was implemented based on the recommendations of the Second Backward Classes Commission, headed by B.P. Mandal.

This commission is commonly known as the Mandal Commission, constituted in 1979.
The Mandal Report was submitted in 1980 and recommended 27% reservation for OBCs in government jobs and educational institutions.
It was implemented in 1990 by the then Prime Minister V.P. Singh, making it a historic move for social justice in India. Thus, the correct answer is 2: Second Backward Classes Commission.

47. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II.

LIST-I (Statistical Test)	LIST-II (Test)
A. Dispersion	I. Wilcoxon Test
B. Measure of Association	II. Rank Correlation
C. Test of Difference	III. Mean Deviation
D. Non-Parametric Test of Association	IV. One-Way Analysis of Variance

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Correct Answer: 1. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

Solution:

Correctly matching the statistical tests:
A. Dispersion → III. Mean Deviation: Dispersion refers to the spread of data, and mean deviation is a key measure of it.
B. Measure of Association → II. Rank Correlation: Rank correlation (like Spearman's) is used to assess the strength of association between two ranked variables.
C. Test of Difference → IV. One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA): Used to compare means between more than two groups to test if a significant difference exists.
D. Non-Parametric Test of Association → I. Wilcoxon Test: A non-parametric test used for comparing two paired groups.
Thus, the correct matching is A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I.

48. The conception of the public interest of social planning model is:

1. Rationalist unitary
2. Idealist unitary
3. Realist-Individualist
4. Individualist

Correct Answer: 2. Idealist unitary

Solution:

In the social planning model, the conception of public interest is described as idealist unitary.
• This model assumes that planners act rationally and pursue the collective good or public interest.
• The idea is that society has common goals that can be addressed through centralized planning, ignoring individual or conflicting interests.
• The model supports technocratic decisionmaking, with minimal input from diverse societal sections.
Thus, the correct answer is 2: Idealist unitary.

49. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) enters into force in 1994 and the Kyoto Protocol was formally adopted as COP 3 in the year............ .

1. 1994
2. 1995
3. 1996
4. 1997

Correct Answer: 4. 1997

Solution:

The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was formally adopted at COP 3 in Kyoto, Japan in 1997.
• The Kyoto Protocol committed industrialized countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions based on the scientific consensus on humancaused climate change.
• It officially came into force on 16 February 2005, but was adopted in 1997.
Thus, the correct answer is 4: 1997.

50. What are the characteristics of Gender based budgeting?

A. It was introduced by Ministry of Women.
B. It is a tool for gender mainstreaming.
C. It involves various economic policies of the government from a gender perspective.
D. It is not about targeting program specifically of women and girls.
E. Its is a separate budget for women.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Correct Answer: 3. B, C and D only

Solution:

The correct characteristics of Gender Based Budgeting (GBB) are:
B. It is a tool for gender mainstreaming: GBB integrates gender perspectives into budgeting at all levels of the policy process.
C. It involves various economic policies of the government from a gender perspective: Ensures policies are inclusive and beneficial for both men and women. D. It is not about targeting programs specifically for women and girls: It addresses gender issues broadly, not just women-specific schemes.

A is incorrect because GBB was introduced by the Ministry of Finance, with the Ministry of Women and Child Development acting as a nodal agency.
E is incorrect because GBB is not a separate budget for women; it is an approach to analyze and reform the entire budget through a gender lens.
Thus, the correct answer is 3: B, C and D only.