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Assistant Director (BPS-17)
Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh
Paper Date: 11-08-2024
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1. Prayers and trust in Allah are _____ which keeps us motivated.
A) Lived
B) Habit
C) Backup
D) Something
2. The term “globalization” refers to:
A) The increasing interconnectedness of societies around the world
B) The spread of a single culture around the globe
C) The dominance of one culture over others
D) The process of social isolation
3. The concept of social capital refers to ____?
A) Natural resources within a community
B) Public infrastructure such as roads and bridges
C) Network relationship and norms that facilitate cooperation
D) None
4. They are planning _____ out to dinner tonight.
A) To take their guests
B) Guests taking
C) Taking their guests
D) Guests to take
5. The influence of one variable on another can be analyzed by using ____?
A) T-test
B) Regression
C) Correlation
D) Chi-square
6. Which of the following is a key component of Social Demographics?
A) Favorite vacation destination
B) Shoe size
C) Marital status
D) Favorite magic game
7. Being "Gracious" means ____?
A) Being thankful
B) Being lucky
C) Being happy
D) Being rejected
8. I was hungry but I did not eat meal (active to passive voice):
A) However hungry I was I have not eaten meal
B) Meal had not been taken by me but I was hungry
C) Meal was not eaten by me although I was hungry
D) Meal is being not eaten by me although I was hungry
9. I was watching a TV program, when he ______ in.
A) Walked
B) Walks
C) Walk
D) Was walking
10. Collective consciousness is associated with which sociologist?
A) Max Weber
B) Herbert Spencer
C) Émile Durkheim
D) None
11. The term _____ refers to the techniques and strategies used to prevent deviant human behavior in any society.
A) Crime
B) Social Control
C) Conformity
D) None
12. Which of the following has given the structural view of the society?
A) MacIver
B) Conformity
C) Durkheim
D) Giddings
13. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a resilient community?
A) Adaptive capacity
B) Limited access to resources
C) Effective leadership
D) Strong social network
14. In a(n) ______, women dominate in family decision making.
A) Patriarchy
B) Anarchy
C) Oligarchy
D) Matriarchy
15. Gender inequality in Pakistan is reflected in _____?
A) Equal pay for work in the workforce
B) Limited access to education and employment opportunities for women
C) Equal representation of men and women in political leadership roles
D) Higher literacy rates among women and compared to men
16. The concept of the "Self-fulfilling prophecy" is associated with which sociological perspective?
A) Structural functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Feminist theory
D) Symbolic interactionism
17. The practice model based on learning theory that focuses on shaping and changing behavior through the use of rewards and reinforcement is known as?
A) Social learning theory
B) Operant conditioning approach
C) Behavioral model
D) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
18. Which form of feminism is most committed in challenging the essentialist nature of the category women?
A) Radical
B) Liberal
C) Postmodern
D) Socialist
19. The ball was struck so hard it _____ the window glass.
A) Smashed
B) Broke
C) Crashed
D) Killed
20. The concept of "Fell needs" is related to ______?
A) Community organization
B) Social action
C) Social case work
D) Social group work
21.Which concept refers to a group of people who share common characteristics and are distinguished from other groups based on these characteristics?
A) Social category
B) Primary group
C) Secondary group
D) Social network
22. Which term best encapsulates the core essence of Social Welfare Administration?
A) Strategic philanthropy
B) Systematic benevolence
C) Altruistic governance
D) Utilitarian bureaucracy
23. According to functionalist theory, what is the purpose of education in society?
A) To reinforce social inequality
B) To promote social mobility
C) To transmit cultural values
D) To provide job training
24. ______ is the process of examining how your personal and professional values, beliefs, assumptions, biases, and power affect your social work practice.
A) Rapport
B) Understanding
C) Reflectivity
D) Depravity
25. Cultural relativism in Anthropology relates to _____?
A) The idea that culture is determined by genetics
B) The study of cultural artifacts and monuments
C) The belief that some cultures are equally valid and should be understood within their own contexts
D) The belief that some cultures are superior to others
26. According to symbolic interactionism, what is the primary focus of sociology?
A) Economic systems
B) Symbolic meanings and interactions
C) Social inequality
D) Social structures
27. Which of the following is an example of a social welfare program?
A) Medical aid
B) Private insurance
C) Stock market investment
D) Employment insurance
28. Activity to improve the condition of disadvantaged people in society is called ____?
A) Community service
B) Volunteer work
C) Social service
D) None
29. Thomas Malthus was famous for the history of?
A) Population growth
B) Cultural transmission theory
C) Psychology
D) None
30. I was tired ____ I didn't go to the office.
A) But
B) Then
C) So
D) Such
31. There have been ____ social welfare policies in Pakistan since 1947.
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
32. According to conflict theory, what is the primary cause of social change?
A) Cultural diffusion
B) Adaptation to environmental factors
C) Conflict and competition between social groups
D) Consensus among members of society
33. Which among the following is not a symptom of schizophrenia?
A) Disorganized thinking
B) Auditory hallucination
C) Paranoia
D) Vocational functional
34. World Social Workday is celebrated on _____?
A) First Tuesday of March every year
B) Second Tuesday of March every year
C) Third Tuesday of March every year
D) Fourth Tuesday of March every year
35. Which of the following disciplines focuses on the study of aging and older adults?
A) Geriatrics
B) Non-formal education
C) Adult education
D) Gerontology
36. The lack of income and/or assess which prevents one from obtaining a subsistence level of functioning?
A) Financial instability
B) Economic hardship
C) Absolute poverty
D) Relative poverty
37. A technique that assesses analyzes the interpersonal relationship within a group of individuals is called ____?
A) Psychometric technique
B) Diagnostic technique
C) Correlation technique
D) Sociometric technique
38. Which sociological perspective focuses on how gender shapes social life?
A) Feminist theory
B) Symbolic interactionism
C) Structural functionalism
D) Conflict theory
39. Functional approach in casework is founded on _____?
A) Behavioral modification theory
B) Psychological theory
C) Cognitive theory
D) Psychoanalytic theory
40. She is living outside Pakistan _____ long.
A) For
B) Since
C) Are
D) None
41. An example of preventive counseling is _____?
A) Mental Health Therapy
B) De-addiction
C) Career guidance
D) None
42. Which theory is primarily concerned with explaining the persistence of social inequalities in society?
A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Social exchange theory
D) Symbolic interactionism
43. Which of the following is an example of a primary group?
A) Family
B) Workplace
C) Religious organization
D) Political party
44. In the context of social change, which term refers to a significant alteration in the structure of a society over time?
A) Revolution
B) Social movement
C) Reform
D) Innovation
45. Which type of social institution is primarily responsible for the socialization of children?
A) Family
B) Economy
C) Political system
D) Religion
46. The process of learning new behaviors and values in a new culture is called _____?
A) Acculturation
B) Assimilation
C) Integration
D) Socialization
47. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a total institution?
A) Isolation from the outside world
B) Controlled daily routines
C) Restriction of personal freedom
D) Freedom of choice in daily activities
48. What does the term “social stratification” refer to?
A) The hierarchical arrangement of social classes
B) The division of labor in society
C) The process of socialization in society
D) The network of social relationships in a community
49. Which of the following is the primary function of education according to functionalist theory?
A) To maintain social order through coercion
B) To transmit cultural values and norms
C) To challenge existing societal inequalities
D) To foster individual freedom and autonomy
50. Which of the following is an example of a secondary group?
A) Close family members
B) Childhood friends
C) Members of a professional organization
D) Neighbors
51. Which social phenomenon involves the process by which people in a society come to believe that their social norms are the correct and only way of living?
A) Cultural diffusion
B) Ethnocentrism
C) Cultural relativism
D) Cultural assimilation
52. Which sociological perspective focuses on the role of social institutions in maintaining stability and order in society?
A) Conflict theory
B) Functionalism
C) Symbolic interactionism
D) Feminist theory
53. What does “social mobility” refer to?
A) The ability to maintain a stable social position
B) The ability to move up or down the social ladder
C) The process of adjusting to social norms
D) The division of society into smaller units
54. Which term refers to the system of rules and regulations that govern social behavior?
A) Social order
B) Social control
C) Social structure
D) Social change
55. The concept of “anomie” refers to:
A) A state of normlessness in society
B) A state of economic prosperity in society
C) The process of socialization in society
D) The presence of social inequality
56. Which of the following is the best example of a status?
A) Teacher
B) Doing homework
C) Belonging to a family
D) Playing sports
57. Which of the following is an example of a role conflict?
A) Being both a student and a part-time worker
B) Balancing work responsibilities with family life
C) A teacher's role in the classroom
D) Being a leader in a social group
58. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy?
A) Informal communication
B) Hierarchical authority
C) Written rules and regulations
D) Specialized roles and duties
59. Which of the following best describes a “deviant” act in sociology?
A) An act that is against the law
B) An act that violates societal norms
C) An act that is morally unacceptable
D) An act that results in punishment
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