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

Total Questions: 100

61. Under the Society's Registration Act, 1860 MoA (Memorandum of Association) does Not incorporate.

Correct Answer: 2. Certified Copy of Rules and Regulations by only one governing member
Solution:

Under the Society's Registration Act, 1860, the Memorandum of Association (MoA) must include:

  • Name of the Society (its legal identity).
  • Address and occupation of governors or governing body members (basic details of responsible persons).
  • Objects of the Society (purpose and scope of work).

A certified copy of the rules signed by only one governing member is not incorporated in the MoA-it requires signatures from multiple members or all founders, not a single signatory.

62. A group decision-making method in which individual members meet face-to-face to pool their judgements in a systematic but independent fashion refers to

Correct Answer: 3. Nominal Group Technique
Solution:

The Nominal Group Technique (NGT) is a face-to-face group decision-making method. Members independently write down their ideas, share them in turn, discuss for clarification, and then privately rank or vote on them.

It pools judgements systematically while maintaining independence, avoiding domination by vocal participants.

63. Behaviourist approach of Social Work is based on the assumption

Correct Answer: 1. Behaviour is learnt and shaped as a result of environmental circumstances
Solution:

The Behaviourist approach in social work is based on learning theory, which holds that behaviour is shaped by external stimuli and reinforcements.

Social workers use behaviour modification, reinforcement, and conditioning techniques to help clients learn adaptive behaviours.

The other options relate to physiology, memory theory, or psychoanalytic causation, which are not core to behaviourism.

64. The full form of 'STEP' is........ .

Correct Answer: 2. Support to Training and Employment Programme
Solution:

STEP stands for Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women. It provides skills training, capacity building, and employment opportunities for women to become self-reliant.

It is a Government of India initiative under the Ministry of Women and Child Development to empower disadvantaged women.

65. According to Lead Beater, Bartlett & Gallagher, implementing the personalization agenda Social Workers need to act as........ .

A. Advisor
B. Service Provider
C. Designer of Social Care
D. Change Agent
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: 1. A, B and C only
Solution:

According to Leadbeater, Bartlett, and Gallagher, in implementing the personalization agenda in social care, social workers must act as:

A. Advisor: Guiding service users about available options and rights.
B. Service Provider: Delivering or coordinating services tailored to individual needs.
C. Designer of Social Care: Customising and co-producing care solutions with clients.
D. Change Agent is not identified by them in this context, so the correct set is A, B, and C only.

66. Fundamental Duties were inserted in the Indian Constitution in 1976 through which Constitutional Amendment?

Correct Answer: 3. 42nd
Solution:

The Fundamental Duties were introduced by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. Following the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee, these duties (Article 51A) remind citizens to respect the Constitution, cherish noble ideals, protect sovereignty and integrity, and safeguard public property.

67. Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Field Work Domains)List-II (Focus Area)
A. Group ConferenceI. Learning needs of an individual
B. Individual ConferenceII. Learning from experiences of others
C. EvaluationIII. Organization and presentation of reflection and actions
D. RecordingIV. Totality of Learning Outcomes

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: 4. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Solution:

Field Work Domains and Focus Areas:

A. Group Conference → II. Learning from experiences of others: Group conferences enable collaborative discussion where students benefit from peer insights.

B. Individual Conference → I. Learning needs of an individual: Individual meetings address a student's personal learning requirements.

C. Evaluation → IV. Totality of learning outcomes: Evaluation measures the comprehensive learning gained through fieldwork.

D. Recording → III. Organization and presentation of reflection and actions: Proper recording ensures experiences are documented and analyzed systematically.

68. Which of the following is true regarding the concept of social welfare?

A. Purusarth
B. Bhakti
C. Dharma
D. Mutual Understanding
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: 2. А, В and C only
Solution:

The concept of social welfare in Indian philosophy connects with:
A. Purusarth: The four aims of life guiding harmonious living.
B. Bhakti: Devotion fostering moral values and empathy.
C. Dharma: Righteous duty ensuring societal harmony.
These three collectively inform welfare-oriented action. D. Mutual Understanding is valuable but not classically cited as a formal principle.

69. Which is Not the correct year for the establishment of the Schools of Social Work?

Correct Answer: 4. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 1939
Solution:

The incorrect year here is Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 1939. TISS was actually established earlier, in 1936, as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. The other years-Madras (1952), Baroda (1949), Delhi (1946)-are correct.

70. SFBT refers to......... .

Correct Answer: 3. Solution-Focused Brief Theraру
Solution:

SFBT expands to Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, a short-term, goal-directed counselling method developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg. It emphasises clients' strengths, resources, and future posşibilities rather than problem analysis, using techniques like scaling questions and identifying exceptions to support rapid positive change.