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Post NameHigher Secondary School Teacher Social Work - Kerala Higher Secondary Education
Question Paper Code032/2023/OL
Category Code483/2019
Date of Test12 May 2023
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
"The author commented casework relationship as the" soul of casework while the process of study, diagnosis and treatment has been called the body
Answer
A. Felix P. Biestek
2
Why is it important to avoid judgments and opinions during the interview process?
Answer
A. It is essential to remain neutral and unbiased to ensure that accurate information is gathered
3
Examine the following statements i. Social case work solves the problems of an individual ii. Social case work provides equal rights to everyone and reaches out to every needy and troubled person.
Answer
D. Both statements are false
4
Perspectives on social casework was written by
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B. Helen Harris Pearlman
5
The principles of case recording in group work consists of the following except
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D. Principle of evaluation
6
Match the following (i) Education and Training (a) Ethical responsibilities to the social work profession (ii) Conflicts of Interest (b) Ethical responsibilities to Colleagues (iii) Referral for Services (c) Ethical responsibilities as professionals (iv) Misrepresentation (d) Ethical responsibilities to clients (v) Evaluation and Research (e) Ethical responsibilities to the broader society (vi) Social and Political Action (f) Ethical responsibilities in practice setting
Answer
B. i-f, ii-d, iii-b, iv-c, v-f, vi-e
7
arrange in a chronological sequence based on year of establishment A. CSWE B. Association of Training Schools of Professional Social Work C. NASW D. International federation of social workers
Answer
C. B,A,C,D
8
In the questions given below are two statements labelled as assertion (A) and reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct. Assertion (A) Records should neither be too long nor too short Reason (R) There should be certain degree of uniformity
Answer
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
9
Consider the following statement i. The 2017 revision to the NASW Code of Ethics changed the title of standard 1.05 from "Cultural Competence" to "Cultural diversity and social awareness ii. These recommendations for change were proposed by the National committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity (NCORED)
Answer
B. Only statement ii is true
10
The theory which insists that treatment must be differentiated according to the need of the client
Answer
C. Psychosocial
11
Which of the following is the most frequently used skill in social work?
Answer
B. The interview
12
Which of these does not comes under group decision-making and cooperative action method of community organization
Answer
D. Public relations
13
Egan identified four aspects of Positive regard - Which of the following is not right?
Answer
C. Elaborating the content
14
The process through which the worker guides the group in setting up of formal organization is known as______?
Answer
A. Principle of flexible functional organization
15
In the questions given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? Assertion (A) The practice of social group work is important for social action Reason (R) Social action is essentially a group activity
Answer
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
16
Consider the following statements i. Assessment begins at the study and continues up to the termination ii. Assessment results in the categorization of individuals or in the labelling of problems
Answer
A. Only statement i is true
17
Which of the following is not the determinants of cooperation and competition?
Answer
D. Social identity
18
Behaviour according to the group norm is called
Answer
B. Conformity
19
Group Experience and Democratic Values" is written by_______?
Answer
A. Grace Coyle
20
In the questions given below are two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? Assertion (A) Environmental modification is needed to make the client feel comfortable Reason (R) If it is not done, it may lead to detrimental conditions for the client
Answer
Question Cancelled
21
In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct Assertion (A) There is a shortage of skilled manpower in India Reason (R) Employment opportunities have not been generated to the required level
Answer
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
22
Ethical dilemmas in social work include instances where practitioners face
Answer
B. Conflicting values
23
Which of the following approach makes a shift toward channelizing social services to needy people?
Answer
A. Basic needs approach
24
Important elements of social action include 1. Activeness of the community 2. Democratic approach 3. Understanding behaviour 4. Community resources
Answer
C. 1, 2 and 4
25
What are the key characteristics of transactional leaders?
Answer
A. Guiding, mentoring and motivating
26
A scientific distinction between rural and urban community can be made on the basis of:
Answer
A. density of population
27
Needs assessment is :
Answer
B. Used to document gaps in service
28
While working with an individual client on a one-to-one basis, the relationship is :
Answer
C. Purposeful in meeting the psychosocial needs of the client
29
What is the primary characteristic of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)?
Answer
B. They undertake different functions in the community
30
What is the most widespread statutory organization in rural India?
Answer
C. Panchayati Raj Institutions
31
Consider the two statements regarding programme in group work, and choose the correct answer i. The value of programme in group work is related to establishing a satisfying affective relationship ii. The programme in the group depends highly on the interests and resources of the worker
Answer
A. Only statement i is true
32
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective work group?
Answer
C. A sense of commitment by individual members to their own goals and objectives
33
Which one of the following captures implicit and explicit group communication and interaction patterns?
Answer
D. A sociogram
34
What is the importance of promoting inclusivity in social group work?
Answer
B. To challenge systems of oppression and marginalization
35
In the Neighbourhood Community Organising model proposed by Mary Weil, scope of concern is
Answer
B. Quality of life in the geographic area
36
The period that begins when the fetal body emerged from the mother's body and lasts till umbilicial cord has been cut and tied, is known as :
Answer
A. Period of Partunate
37
Psycho social stages of human growth and development is related to:
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A. Erik Erickson
38
The process by which a stimulated receptor creates a pattern of neural messages that represent the stimulus in the brain is called
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B. Sensation
39
Development proceeds from the head downward - this is known as
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C. The cephalocaudal principle
40
Agents that produce a birth defect are called
Answer
B. Teratogens
41
The word puberty is derived from the Latin word "Pubertas", which means
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C. Age of manhood
42
A defense mechanism leading to the temporary or long-term reversion of the ego to an earlier stage of development rather than handling unacceptable impulses more adaptively is known as
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D. Regression
43
The stage from conception to birth is called :
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C. Gestation
44
The technical term for the process in which a trained professional uses psychological methods to help a person with psychological problem is
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A. Psychotherapy
45
According to Rogers, the ability of the therapist to share the client's emotions is an important process called
Answer
B. Empathy
46
Clients are taught to associate relaxation techniques with fearful stimuli that replace previous learned harmful responses for helping people overcome phobias. This method is termed as?
Answer
D. Systematic desensitization
47
It is generally considered that Cognitive behavioural therapy changes
Answer
C. Thoughts and behaviour
48
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing is more associated with
Answer
A. Crisis Counselling
49
Emphasis on 'here and now' is key to
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D. Gestalt Therapy
50
When individuals are under stress, they often return to a less mature way of behaving. This is called as
Answer
C. Regression
51
Which is the excitatory neurotransmitter present in more neurons of the central nervous system than any other transmitter
Answer
D. Glutamate
52
Which part of the brain is involved maintaining homeostasis by exerting control over the autonomic nervous system
Answer
A. Hypothalamus
53
Which gland in human body secretes Epinephrine
Answer
C. Adrenal
54
Which of the following disorder is considered as a developmental disability
Answer
B. Autism
55
The symptom where people report that they have lost the ability to experience joy, even in response to the most joyous occasions
Answer
A. Anhedonia
56
Which among the following is not a secondary social institution?
Answer
B. Family
57
'Stricter norms' are________
Answer
B. Mores
58
The movement of people or groups from one social status or position to another status or position is
Answer
C. Social mobility
59
______ is often known as "subsistence poverty".
Answer
B. Absolute poverty
60
Which of the following theoretical perspective of sociology focuses primarily on social order and stability?
Answer
A. Functionalist
61
The word 'administration' - derived from Latin words; 'ad' and 'ministrare' - which means
Answer
D. To look after
62
_________ is a planned organization - wide effort that is managed at senior levels and is intended to increase organizational effectiveness and health through deliberate interventions in the organization's processes.
Answer
C. Organisation Development
63
_________ is the establishment of effective authority relationships among selected works, persons and work places in order for the group to work together efficiently, or the process of dividing work into sections and departments.
Answer
B. Organising
64
Which of the following is not a part of Memorandum of Association?
Answer
D. Logo of the society
65
360 degree feed-back is associated with
Answer
C. Performance Appraisal
66
A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called a
Answer
C. Independent variable
67
Cluster sampling, stratified sampling and systematic sampling are types of
Answer
A. Random sampling
68
______ holds a deterministic philosophy in which causes (probably) determine effects or outcomes
Answer
C. Postpositivist
69
Which one is best suited approach under Quantitative research design?
Answer
D. Experimental
70
Which of these is not a method of data collection
Answer
C. Experiments
71
Which among the following operations come under the interactive phase of teaching according to P.V. Jackson? A. Deciding appropriate strategies B. Sizing up the class C. Selection of stimuli D. Diagnosis of the learners
Answer
A. B, C and D
72
Which are the major elements of true co-operative learning suggested by David and Roger Johnson? A. Individual accountability B. Group Processing C. Positive interdependence D. Learning Styles E. Exploratory tasks
Answer
C. A, B and C
73
Rosenshine has identified certain teaching functions. Identify the most relevant functions 1. Review and check the previous day's work 2. Present the new materials 3. Provide guided practice 4. Provide dependent practice
Answer
B. 1, 2 and 3
74
Criterion - referenced test may work best when you are: 1. Measuring mastery of basic skills 2. Assessing affective and psychomotor objectives 3. Grouping students for instructions 4. Assessing the range of abilities in a large group
Answer
D. 1, 2 and 3
75
As a teacher you want to identify specific learning problems. You may need to refer- a. Standardised tests b. Diagnostic tests c. Achievement tests d. Aptitude tests
Answer
D. b only
76
Effect of extraneous variables are controlled through i. statistical control by the use of covariance ii. through randomization and matching iii. By employing multiple regression analysis
Answer
B. i and ii
77
Following practices can ensure research ethics i. Promise of confidentiality ii. Witholding true nature of data collection iii. Informed consent from all participants
Answer
A. i and iii
78
_________ is the instrument which fairly and comprehensively covers the domain that puports to cover
Answer
B. Content validity
79
Following is the sampling method where, the first unit is selected randomly and the remaining units of the sample are selected at fixed intervals.
Answer
B. Systematic sampling
80
Choose correct statements i. Type 1 error is the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true. ii. Reliability is the extent to which a measure or set of measure correctly represent the concept of study. iii. Measurement error is the inaccuracies of measuring the 'true' variable values due to the fallibility of the measurement instrument. iv. Multicollinearity is the extent to which a variable can be explained by the other variable in the analysis.
Answer
B. i, iii and iv only
81
ASHA scheme is presently in place in 33 States and Union Territories except...
Answer
B. Goa, Chandigarh and Puducherry
82
Consider the statements below in connection with the appointment of Information Commissioners and find out the incorrect statement(s) i. Information Commissioners are eligible for reappointment. ii. In the absence of a recognised opposition leader, leader of the single largest group in the opposition shall be deemed as the leader of opposition. iii. Information Commissioners are appointed by the President of India on the recommendation by the President of Prime Minister
Answer
B. i and iii
83
The function(s) of the Central Council of the MNREGS is/are______ i. To establish a central evaluation and monitoring system ii. Review the monitoring system from time to time iii. Determining the preferred work iv. Dissemination of information about the scheme
Answer
C. i, ii and iv
84
The Direct Benefit Transfer under National Food Security Act 2013 aims at_____ i. To reduce the need for huge physical movement of food grains. ii. To provide greater autonomy to beneficiaries to choose their consumption basket. iii. To enhance dietary diversity and reduce leakage. iv. To facilitate better targeting and promote financial inclusion
Answer
A. All the above
85
Consider the following fundamental duties of Indian citizens and identify the incorrect i. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture ii. To safeguard public property iii. To secure a living wage and decent standard of living. iv. Equal justice and free legal aid to the poor
Answer
C. iii and iv
86
Out of the following statements, which is/are the scheme for ensuring the social security and welfare of the workers of unorganised sector. i. eShram ii. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan)PM-SYM) iii. Aam Admi Beema Yojana
Answer
D. All the above
87
If there is a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament regarding the passage of a bill for the amendment of the constitution, the deadlock could be solved through.....
Answer
D. None of the Above
88
The Vice President of India is not entitled to discharge the functions of the President, when the office of the President gets vacated due to..... i. The expiry of the term of five years of the President ii. The death of the president iii. The resignation of the President iv. Removal through impeachment
Answer
A. i only
89
Consider the statements below and identify correct statement(s)
Answer
B. All ministers can attend the proceedings of both Houses but enjoy right to vote in the House to which he belong.
90
The Central Consumer Protection Council is chaired by______
Answer
A. The Minister in charge of the Department of Consumer Affairs.
91
Who modified the famous slogan of Sree Narayana Guru, 'One caste, one religion, one God for mankind' as 'No caste, No Religion, No God for mankind'.
Answer
A. Sahodaran Ayyappan
92
The recipient of inaugural Khel Ratna Award in 1991 - 92, first sports person to receive Padma Vibhushan in 2007. A minor planet discovered in 1988 has been officially named after him in the year 2015
Answer
C. Vishwanathan Anand
93
Which football legend's statue has been unveiled in Panaji Goa, recently
Answer
B. Cristiano Ronaldo
94
Which state's legislative council has passed a bill to give more powers to Higher Education minister in the state run Varsities recently.
Answer
B. Maharashtra
95
The Nobel peace prize 2021 was awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a pre condition for democracy and lasting peace. Ms Maria Ressa was the CEO of
Answer
D. Rappler
96
Which state was announced the most film - friendly state in India. in National film Award's 2021
Answer
C. Sikkim
97
The technique of Satyagraha included various methods which of the was/were not included by Gandhi in those methods. i. Fasting ii. Non violence iii. Scorched earth policy iv. Strikes and hartals V. Underground activities Choose the answer from the codes given below
Answer
A. iii and v
98
As per national Multidimensional poverty Index, base line report 2021 by Niti Aayog - which state has the highest proportions of poverty level.
Answer
C. Bihar
99
Which constitutional amendment has given states the power to add communities to OBC list that they deem fit.
Answer
D. 127th constitution Amendment Bill
100
Maulavi Ahmadullah of Faizabad was another outstanding leader of the Revolt of 1857. He was a native of
Answer
B. Madras

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