DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
The term “Adivasi” is commonly used for:
A)
Urban communities
B)
Migrant workers
C)
Coastal fishermen
D)
Indigenous tribal communities of India
Option C is correct: Coastal fishermen.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Human Development Index is a composite of:
A)
Income, trade and investment indicators
B)
Poverty, human rights and unemployment indicators
C)
Income, health and education indicators
D)
Health, education and quality of life indicators
Option C is correct: Income, health and education indicators.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Tribal social change refers to:
A)
Changes in tribal culture, economy, and social structure over time
B)
Maintaining tribal isolation
C)
Industrialization only
D)
Migration to urban areas exclusively
Option A is correct: Changes in tribal culture, economy, and social structure over time.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Social work that incorporates ecological perspectives focuses on:
A)
Ignoring environmental factors to focus solely on the individual.
B)
The “person-in-environment” framework, linking client well-being to surroundings.
C)
Promoting high-density, industrial urban expansion.
D)
Separating social services from ecological justice.
Option B is correct: The “person-in-environment” framework, linking client well-being to surroundings..
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Which department under the Ministry of Rural Development manages watershed and land development programmes?
A)
Department of Rural Development
B)
Department of Agriculture
C)
Department of Panchayati Raj
D)
Department of Land Resources
Option D is correct: Department of Land Resources.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
The central focus of Gandhian approach to rural development is:
A)
Industrialization of villages
B)
Urban migration of rural population
C)
Self-sufficient and self-reliant village communities
D)
Large-scale commercial farming
Option C is correct: Self-sufficient and self-reliant village communities.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
In Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), “assets” refers to:
A)
Only financial resources
B)
Government grants
C)
Skills, talents, associations, and physical resources in a community
D)
Industrial equipment only
Option C is correct: Skills, talents, associations, and physical resources in a community.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
The sector model of urban growth was developed by:
A)
Ernest Burgess
B)
Harris and Ullman
C)
Homer Hoyt
D)
Max Weber
Option B is correct: Harris and Ullman.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Which of the following is considered a component of international social work?
A)
Promoting local economic development
B)
Supporting international non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
C)
Providing international legal counsel
D)
Managing national welfare systems
Option B is correct: Supporting international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Highlight the importance of Self-Help Group for rural development.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Environmental policy encourages public participation through:
A)
Closed decision-making
B)
Corporate control
C)
Environmental awareness and consultations
D)
Political secrecy
Option C is correct: Environmental awareness and consultations.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
What is the goal of “social ecology” as a political philosophy?
A)
Increased industrial production.
B)
A free, communitarian society in harmony with nature.
C)
Centralized control of resources.
D)
The dominance of human-made environments over natural ones.
Option A is correct: Increased industrial production..
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Who is considered the main proponent of the “social ecology” framework, which argues that ecological issues are fundamentally social issues?
A)
Mary Richmond
B)
Murray Bookchin
C)
Jane Addams
D)
Bertha Reynolds
Option B is correct: Murray Bookchin.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
In social work, ‘community resilience’ implies:
A)
Expecting government aid immediately.
B)
The ability of a community to bounce back and adapt after a disaster
C)
Ignoring the warning signs.
D)
Relocating to a new place permanently.
Option B is correct: The ability of a community to bounce back and adapt after a disaster.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of tribal interests in forests?
A)
Article 15
B)
Article 19
C)
Article 51A
D)
Article 46
Option C is correct: Article 51A.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Which phase of disaster management focuses on reducing the potential impact of a disaster?
A)
Mitigation
B)
Response
C)
Recovery
D)
Rehabilitation
Option A is correct: Mitigation.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution pertains to:
A)
Women’s welfare
B)
Urban governance
C)
Tribal areas in North-East India
D)
Land reforms
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. It allows for the creation of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) and Regional Councils, granting them legislative, judicial, and executive powers to protect the indigenous customs, land rights, and culture of the tribal populations. In the context of Mizoram, this is highly relevant as the state has Autonomous District Councils for the Lai, Mara, and Chakma communities.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Option (a) Women's welfare: This is addressed through various Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and specific legislative acts, not the Sixth Schedule.
- Option (b) Urban governance: This is primarily governed by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act (Part IXA).
- Option (d) Land reforms: While the Sixth Schedule protects tribal land, general land reforms are handled under the Ninth Schedule and state-specific land laws.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Discuss the global challenges and social work responses with specific reference to COVID -19 pandemic.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
The constitutional basis of urban local government in India is associated with:
A)
42nd Constitutional Amendment
B)
73rd Constitutional Amendment
C)
74th Constitutional Amendment
D)
86th Constitutional Amendment
Option C is correct: 74th Constitutional Amendment.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Which of the following is a challenge in Urban community Development?
A)
Lack of access to health
B)
Limited job opportunities
C)
Overreliance on traditional farming
D)
Sparse population
Option B is correct: Limited job opportunities.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
In community work, what does “community mobilization” mean?
A)
Activating and involving community members to address community issues
B)
Controlling and managing community resources
C)
Isolating certain groups within the community
D)
Suppressing community concerns
Option A is correct: Activating and involving community members to address community issues.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Elucidate Gandhian approach to rural development.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Which of the following is the apex body for the formulation of tribal development policies in India?
A)
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
B)
Ministry of Rural Development
C)
Planning Commission
D)
Tribal Research Institute
Option A is correct: Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Slums in urban India are mainly the result of:
A)
Poverty and migration
B)
Urban planning
C)
Rapid industrialisation
D)
High literacy
Option A is correct: Poverty and migration.
DSWO • 2026 • Paper-IV (Elective A)
Community work in social work is primarily concerned with:
A)
Individual therapy
B)
Community development and improvement
C)
Medical treatment
D)
Legal advocacy for individuals
Option B is correct: Community development and improvement.
