Name of the University : IGNOU The People’s University
Degree : Master of Social Work
Subject Code/Name : MSW -001 -Origin and Development of Social Work
Document Type : Question Paper
Year : 2016

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Master of Social Work Model Question Paper :
MSW-001 - Origin and Development of Social Work :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Highlight major landmarks in the emergence and growth of social work discipline in Pacific Region. 20
OR
Giving relevant examples from Indian context, explain the salient features of community organisation as a method of social work. 20
2. Trace the development of social welfare and social work in pre-industrial and modern times in the United Kingdom. 20
OR
Discuss the scope and relevance of social action, especially in Indian milieu. 20

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each :
(a) Mention six stages of moral reasoning as given by Kohlberg. 10
(b) Explain 'ethical principles in social work'. 10
(c) Discuss roles played by social worker in Generalist Practice. 10
(d) Examine the status of social work education through Distance Learning in India.10

4. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) Delineate essential components of social action. 5
(b) What are the assumptions involved in social welfare administration ? 5
(c) Explain 'International Statements on professionalism of Social Work. 5
(d) Highlight importance of indigenisation of social work knowledge. 5
(e) List the philosophical assumptions in case work. 5
(f) Give an overview of emergence of Global standards in social work education. 5

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each :
(a) Social Case Work 4
(b) Social Security 4
(c) Difference between inductive and deductive research. 4
(d) Relation between social action and social justice. 4
(e) Social Defence 4
(f) Social Network 4
(g) Relevance of group work 4
(h) Relation between social welfare and social work. 4

MSW-002 - Professional Social Work Indian Perspective :
1. Highlight the role of Jyotiba Phule, Raja Rammohan Roy, B.R. Ambedkar and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in removing various social problems prevalent in the Indian society. 20
OR
Describe the major features of Gandhi's ideal society. 20
2. Critically examine the trends and gaps in social work literature. 20
OR
Explain the process of policy formulation. 20

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each :
(a) Trace the social work values inherent in Islam.10
(b) Discuss the characteristics of Gandhian Social Work. 10
(c) What is RCI ? List the different institutions working for the welfare of disabled population. 10
(d) Trace various ideals pertaining to social work in Buddhism. 10

4. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each :
(a) How do you explore the history of social work in the initiatives of local rulers ? 5
(b) Discuss Chipko movement. 5
(c) Briefly explain the concept of Bhoodan and Gramdan movements. 5
(d) Write a short note on 'social work as a career'. 5
(e) Describe briefly two fields of social work practice that may become workplace for intervention. 5
(f) Discuss the two fold tasks of social workers at the implementation level. 5