APPSC Paper I · Probation Officer Paper II: Social Work & Criminology · Topic 1

1 APPSC Paper I Social Work: Definition, Scope, Values and Practice in India questions with answers

43 questions from APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology question paper with answers and APPSC DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1 with answers. Try each one, then tap Show answer.

Previous-paper questions are as in the original paper. Medha AI wrote the answers and explanations.

1.3Social welfare, social policy and voluntary actionNotes

  1. Q1 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q1

    Who defined Social Welfare as all social interventions that are intended to enhance or maintain the social functioning of human beings may be defined as social welfare?

    1. AS Rengaswamy
    2. BRichard Titmuss
    3. CRalph Dolgoff
    4. DAmmy Gutmann
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    Answer C. Ralph Dolgoff

    Ralph Dolgoff (with Feldstein, in 'Understanding Social Welfare') defined social welfare as all social interventions intended to enhance or maintain the social functioning of human beings.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q1, final key

  2. Q2 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q7

    ‘Voluntary action’ means private action, that is to say, “action not under the directions of any authority wielding the power of the state." This definition was given by:

    1. ABourdillon
    2. BLord Atkin
    3. CLord Beveridge
    4. DLord williamson
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    Answer C. Lord Beveridge

    Lord Beveridge, in 'Voluntary Action' (1948), defined voluntary action as private action not under the direction of any authority wielding state power.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q7, final key

  3. Q3 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q8

    Handmaiden Model is related to:

    1. AThe Institutional Redistributive Model of Social Policy
    2. BThe Industrial Achievement-Performance Model of Social Policy
    3. CThe Institutional Redistributive Model
    4. DInstitutional model of social policy
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    Answer B. The Industrial Achievement-Performance Model of Social Policy

    Richard Titmuss called his Industrial Achievement-Performance model of social policy the 'handmaiden model', since welfare serves the economy and rewards merit and work performance.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q8, final key

  4. Q4 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q3

    Match the following items given in List-I with the items given in List-II.

    List – IList – II
    a. William Beveridge1. The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism
    b. Richard Titmuss2. Voluntary Action
    c. Walter A. Friedlander3. Introduction to Social Welfare
    d. Gøsta Esping-Andersen4. The Gift Relationship
    1. Aa-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
    2. Ba-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
    3. Ca-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
    4. Da-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
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    Answer D. a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1

    Beveridge wrote Voluntary Action (1948). Titmuss wrote The Gift Relationship (1970), a study of blood donation. Friedlander wrote Introduction to Social Welfare (1955). Esping-Andersen wrote The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism (1990). So a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  5. Q5 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q7

    Consider the following statements about the models of social welfare.

    1. The institutional model treats social welfare as a normal, first-line function of modern industrial society.

    2. The residual model treats social welfare as a permanent and universal service for all citizens.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
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    Answer A. 1 only

    The institutional model sees welfare services as a normal, permanent part of industrial society. The residual model sees them as temporary help that comes in only when the family and the market fail. So statement 2 describes the institutional model, not the residual one.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  6. Q6 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q11

    The term 'welfare state', used in contrast to the 'power state' or 'warfare state', was popularised in the early 1940s by:

    1. AWilliam Beveridge
    2. BClement Attlee
    3. CArchbishop William Temple
    4. DJohn Maynard Keynes
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    Answer C. Archbishop William Temple

    Archbishop William Temple, in Citizen and Churchman (1941), contrasted the welfare state with the power state. He is generally credited with popularising the term.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  7. Q7 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q15

    The Central Social Welfare Board was set up in 1953. Who was its first chairperson?

    1. ASarojini Naidu
    2. BKamaladevi Chattopadhyay
    3. CRajkumari Amrit Kaur
    4. DDurgabai Deshmukh
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    Answer D. Durgabai Deshmukh

    The Central Social Welfare Board was set up in August 1953 by a resolution of the Government of India. Durgabai Deshmukh was its first chairperson.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  8. Q8 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q19

    The Government of India approved the National Policy on the Voluntary Sector in the year:

    1. A1997
    2. B2002
    3. C2007
    4. D2012
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    Answer C. 2007

    The National Policy on the Voluntary Sector was approved in May 2007. It aims to give the voluntary sector an enabling environment and to build partnership with government.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

1.1Principles, values, ethics and methods of social work, including social work researchNotes

  1. Q9 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q2

    Social work research is:

    1. Aapplication of research methods to identify the problem
    2. Bapplication of research methods to solve problems that social workers confront in the practice of social work
    3. Cdoing social work
    4. Dapplication of research methods to solve the problem
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    Answer B. application of research methods to solve problems that social workers confront in the practice of social work

    Social work research applies research methods to solve the problems that social workers meet in their practice; it is practice-oriented.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q2, final key

  2. Q10 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q3

    Social work research is defined as:

    1. ATo set up goals to be achieved socially
    2. BEthical and moral investigation into the problem in the field of social work
    3. CSocial investigation into the problem in the field of social work
    4. DSystematic investigation into the problem in the field of social work.
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    Answer D. Systematic investigation into the problem in the field of social work.

    Social work research is a systematic investigation into problems in the field of social work, aimed at building knowledge for practice.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q3, final key

  3. Q11 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q4

    Which amongst these is not a principle of social work?

    1. APrinciple of confidentiality
    2. BPrinciple of communication
    3. CPrinciple of self determination
    4. DPrinciple of judgmental attitude
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    Answer D. Principle of judgmental attitude

    Social work principles include confidentiality, communication, self-determination and a non-judgmental attitude; a judgmental attitude goes against them.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q4, final key

  4. Q12 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q5

    What do you mean by social work intervention?

    1. AThe action or change efforts undertaken by a professional social worker to deal with the client's problem
    2. BThe action or change that affects a social worker to deal with the client’s problem
    3. CThe action or change that does not affects a social worker to deal with the client’s problem
    4. DAn action only that affects the a social problem
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    Answer A. The action or change efforts undertaken by a professional social worker to deal with the client's problem

    Social work intervention means the actions or change efforts a professional social worker undertakes to deal with a client's problem.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q5, final key

  5. Q13 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q6

    According to Pierce the professional social workers work on these areas of social change-

    1. APrevention, reform, re-socialisation, rehabilitation and planning
    2. BRe-socialisation, rehabilitation, prevention
    3. CRehabilitation, reform and planning
    4. DPlanning, and prevention
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    Answer A. Prevention, reform, re-socialisation, rehabilitation and planning

    Pierce listed the areas of social change in which professional social workers work: prevention, reform, re-socialisation, rehabilitation and planning.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q6, final key

  6. Q14 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q17

    Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.

    Assertion (A): Interpersonal relationship is the enabling factor to solve the problems of individuals through case work process.

    Reason (R): Establishing professional relationship can help in solving the problems of individuals.

    1. A(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
    2. B(R) is correct but (A) is not correct
    3. CBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    4. DBoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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    Answer D. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

    In case work the helping relationship between worker and client is what makes problem solving possible, and a professional relationship helps solve the client's problems, so R explains A.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q17, final key

  7. Q15 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q21

    Arrange the following steps in Research Process in a logical sequence:

    a. report writing

    b. collection of data

    c. analysis of data

    d. setting of objectives

    1. Ad, b, c, a
    2. Ba, b, c, d
    3. Cc, d, b, a
    4. Dd, c, b, a
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    Answer A. d, b, c, a

    The research process goes: set objectives, collect data, analyse data, write the report: d, b, c, a.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q21, final key

  8. Q16 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q2

    Match the following Rothman models of community practice with their main focus:

    List – IList – II
    a. Locality development1. Rational, expert-led solving of substantive problems
    b. Social planning2. Changing power relations for a disadvantaged group
    c. Social action3. Self-help and community capacity through broad participation
    1. Aa-1, b-3, c-2
    2. Ba-3, b-1, c-2
    3. Ca-2, b-1, c-3
    4. Da-3, b-2, c-1
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    Answer B. a-3, b-1, c-2

    Rothman: locality development builds community capacity and integration by self-help; social planning uses experts and data to solve problems such as housing or health; social action aims to shift power and resources to a disadvantaged group.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  9. Q17 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q6

    Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.

    Assertion (A): In casework, the worker should develop a close personal friendship with the client.

    Reason (R): A good rapport between the worker and the client helps the casework process.

    1. ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    2. BBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    3. C(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
    4. D(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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    Answer D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

    Rapport (R) is essential, but the casework relationship is professional, not a personal friendship; so A is false and R is true.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  10. Q18 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q10

    Which one of the following is NOT among Biestek's principles of the casework relationship?

    1. APrinciple of controlled emotional involvement
    2. BPrinciple of professional authority
    3. CPrinciple of purposeful expression of feelings
    4. DPrinciple of individualisation
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    Answer B. Principle of professional authority

    Biestek's seven principles: individualisation, purposeful expression of feelings, controlled emotional involvement, acceptance, non-judgemental attitude, client self-determination and confidentiality. 'Professional authority' is not one of them.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  11. Q19 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q14

    Murray G. Ross is best known for his work on:

    1. ASocial casework
    2. BSocial group work
    3. CSocial work research
    4. DCommunity organisation
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    Answer D. Community organisation

    Murray G. Ross defined community organisation as the process by which a community identifies its needs, ranks them, finds resources and takes action, developing cooperative attitudes in the process.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  12. Q20 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q18

    The principle which requires the social worker not to blame the client or assign guilt for the client's problem is:

    1. ANon-judgemental attitude
    2. BControlled emotional involvement
    3. CPurposeful expression of feelings
    4. DConfidentiality
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    Answer A. Non-judgemental attitude

    A non-judgemental attitude means the worker does not assign blame or guilt to the client, though attitudes and actions may still be assessed objectively.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

1.1Social work: definitions, history and scope; sociological foundationsNotes

  1. Q21 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q9

    According to August Comte, human knowledge evolves through three different stages. They are:

    a. Theological or Fictitious State

    b. Metaphysical or Abstract State

    c. The Positive or Scientific State

    d. Philosophical or sociological state

    1. Aa, b, c
    2. Bb, c, d
    3. Ca, b, d
    4. Da, d, c
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    Answer A. a, b, c

    Comte's law of three stages: theological (fictitious), metaphysical (abstract) and positive (scientific). A 'philosophical or sociological' stage is not one of them.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q9, final key

  2. Q22 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q10

    Who formulated the organic analogy about the society, opined that society also passes through various phases of development, exactly the way organisms did?

    1. AHerbert Spencer
    2. BCharles Darwin
    3. CRonald Dwarkin
    4. DH. L. A. Hart
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    Answer A. Herbert Spencer

    Herbert Spencer compared society to a living organism (organic analogy) and saw societies evolving through stages like organisms.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q10, final key

  3. Q23 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q20

    The best known expert of the cultural lag concept is:

    1. AGarret
    2. BWilliam Fielding Ogburn
    3. CMary Richmond
    4. DGladstein
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    Answer B. William Fielding Ogburn

    W. F. Ogburn (Social Change, 1922) gave the concept of cultural lag: non-material culture lags behind changes in material culture.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q20, final key

  4. Q24 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q1

    Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.

    Assertion (A): According to Ogburn, a cultural lag arises when non-material culture fails to keep pace with changes in material culture.

    Reason (R): Ogburn held that material culture, built on inventions and discoveries, changes faster than the adaptive non-material culture.

    1. ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    2. BBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    3. C(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
    4. D(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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    Answer A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

    Ogburn argued that material culture (technology) changes rapidly through invention, while customs, laws and beliefs (adaptive culture) adjust slowly; the gap between them is cultural lag.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  5. Q25 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q5

    Arrange the following in chronological order:

    a. Founding of Toynbee Hall

    b. Elizabethan Poor Law

    c. Founding of the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work

    d. Founding of the London Charity Organisation Society

    1. Ab, d, a, c
    2. Bb, a, d, c
    3. Cd, b, a, c
    4. Db, d, c, a
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    Answer A. b, d, a, c

    Elizabethan Poor Law 1601 → London COS 1869 → Toynbee Hall 1884 → Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work, Bombay, 1936.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  6. Q26 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q9

    Match the following items given in List-I with the items given in List-II.

    List – IList – II
    a. Emile Durkheim1. Folkways
    b. W. G. Sumner2. Looking-glass self
    c. C. H. Cooley3. Ideal type
    d. Max Weber4. Anomie
    1. Aa-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
    2. Ba-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
    3. Ca-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
    4. Da-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
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    Answer C. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

    Durkheim used anomie for normlessness (The Division of Labour, Suicide); Sumner wrote Folkways (1906); Cooley gave the looking-glass self; Weber used the ideal type as a method.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  7. Q27 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q13

    The campaign of Raja Ram Mohan Roy that led to the abolition of sati in 1829 is an example of:

    1. ASocial casework
    2. BSocial insurance
    3. CSocial reform
    4. DSocial group work
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    Answer C. Social reform

    Social reform works through public opinion and legislation to change social customs; the Bengal Sati Regulation of 1829 followed Ram Mohan Roy's campaign.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  8. Q28 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q17

    The first school of professional social work in India, started in Bombay in 1936, was the:

    1. ADelhi School of Social Work
    2. BMadras School of Social Work
    3. CSir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work
    4. DKashi Vidyapith Institute of Social Sciences
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    Answer C. Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work

    Professional social work education in India began in 1936 with the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work, Bombay, funded by the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  9. Q29 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q21

    Who raised the question 'Is Social Work a Profession?' in a 1915 paper and concluded that it did not yet meet the tests of a profession?

    1. AAbraham Flexner
    2. BErnest Greenwood
    3. CWerner W. Boehm
    4. DPorter R. Lee
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    Answer A. Abraham Flexner

    Flexner's 1915 critique pushed social work to build a teachable body of knowledge and professional training.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

1.3Social work practice in India: child welfare, social development, Panchayati Raj and social legislationNotes

  1. Q30 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q11

    Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) is a-

    1. AChild welfare scheme
    2. BSocial protection scheme
    3. CBeneficial legislation
    4. DSocial action scheme
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    Answer A. Child welfare scheme

    ICDS (1975) gives children under six and mothers nutrition, health check-ups, immunisation and pre-school education, so it is a child welfare scheme.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q11, final key

  2. Q31 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q12

    The Government of India adopted the National Policy for children in the year:

    1. A1948
    2. B1983
    3. C1974
    4. D1987
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    Answer C. 1974

    India adopted its National Policy for Children in August 1974; a new National Policy for Children came in 2013.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q12, final key

  3. Q32 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q13

    Which one of the following is not an indicator of social development of a country?

    1. ALiteracy rate
    2. BInfant mortality rate
    3. CIncrease in litigation matters in courts
    4. DAverage life span
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    Answer C. Increase in litigation matters in courts

    Literacy, infant mortality and life expectancy measure social development; more court cases does not.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q13, final key

  4. Q33 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q14

    The Rio Earth Summit was based on the agenda of?

    1. AEnvironment & Sustainable development
    2. BClimate change
    3. CPoverty reduction
    4. DAgricultural development
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    Answer A. Environment & Sustainable development

    The 1992 Rio Earth Summit (UN Conference on Environment and Development) was about environment and sustainable development and adopted Agenda 21.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q14, final key

  5. Q34 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q15

    Match the following items given in List-I with the items given in List-II.

    List – IList – II
    a. Right to equality1. Article 51 A
    b. Right to education2. Article 46
    c. Fundamental duties3. Article 14
    d. Welfare of weaker sections4. Article 21-A
    1. Aa-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
    2. Ba-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
    3. Ca-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
    4. Da-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
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    Answer B. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

    Article 14 is equality before law; Article 21-A, right to education; Article 51A, fundamental duties; Article 46, promotion of the interests of weaker sections. So a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q15, final key

  6. Q35 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q16

    In participatory development, people’s participation is:

    1. Aan end, not just a means to development
    2. Bboth a means as well as an end to development
    3. Cneither an end nor a means to development
    4. Donly a means to development
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    Answer B. both a means as well as an end to development

    In participatory development, people's participation is both a means (better programmes) and an end (empowerment) of development.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q16, final key

  7. Q36 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q18

    The 73rd Constitutional Amendment relating to Panchayati Raj came into force in the year:

    1. A1991
    2. B1992
    3. C1993
    4. D1994
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    Answer C. 1993

    The 73rd Amendment was passed in 1992 and came into force on 24 April 1993 (now National Panchayati Raj Day).

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q18, final key

  8. Q37 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q19

    Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.

    Assertion (A): Legislative measures alone can’t reduce the incidence of crime.

    Reason (R): Effective implementation of the legislation does not require societal support.

    1. A(A) is correct but (R) is not the correct explanation to (A).
    2. BBoth (A) and (R) are correct.
    3. CBoth (A) and (R) are not correct.
    4. D(A) is correct and (R) is the correct explanation to (A).
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    Answer A. (A) is correct but (R) is not the correct explanation to (A).

    A is true: laws alone cannot reduce crime. R is false: laws need public support to be enforced well. APPSC keyed 'A correct but R not the correct explanation', the nearest option.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q19, final key

  9. Q38 DPO 2023 SW & Criminology, Q45

    NIPCCD stands for:

    1. ANational Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development
    2. BNational Institute for Protection & Cooperation for Child Development
    3. CNational Institute of Promoting Cooperation and Child Development
    4. DNational Institute of Public Collaboration and Child Development
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    Answer A. National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development

    NIPCCD is the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development, New Delhi, under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

    Source: APPSC DPO 2023 SW & Criminology (Notification 11/2022), Q46, final key

  10. Q39 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q4

    Select the correct answer about the following two statements labelled Assertion and Reason.

    Assertion (A): The practice of dowry continues widely in India even though it has been an offence since 1961.

    Reason (R): Social legislation succeeds only when it is backed by public opinion and effective enforcement.

    1. A(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
    2. B(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
    3. CBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    4. DBoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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    Answer D. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

    The Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 made giving and taking dowry an offence, but the practice continues. Social legislation can set a standard; it changes behaviour only with public opinion, awareness and enforcement.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  11. Q40 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q8

    Match the social legislation in List I with the year of its enactment in List II:

    List I

    a. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act

    b. Dowry Prohibition Act

    c. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

    d. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act

    List II

    1. 1961

    2. 2006

    3. 1956

    4. 2005

    1. Aa-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
    2. Ba-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
    3. Ca-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
    4. Da-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
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    Answer D. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2

    Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956 (enacted as the Suppression of Immoral Traffic Act, renamed in 1986); Dowry Prohibition Act 1961; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005; Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  12. Q41 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q12

    The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was constituted under which of the following?

    1. AProtection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
    2. BJuvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000
    3. CRight of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
    4. DCommissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
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    Answer D. Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005

    The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act 2005 provides for the national commission (constituted in March 2007) and State commissions. Later laws such as RTE 2009 and POCSO 2012 gave it monitoring duties.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  13. Q42 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q16

    The toll-free emergency phone number for children in need of care and protection in India is:

    1. A100
    2. B1091
    3. C1098
    4. D108
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    Answer C. 1098

    1098 (CHILDLINE, now integrated with the emergency response system under Mission Vatsalya) is the 24-hour helpline for children in distress.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

  14. Q43 DPO Social Work & Criminology Mock 1, Q20

    'Local Agenda 21', drawn from Chapter 28 of Agenda 21, calls on which of the following to prepare their own sustainable development plans with their communities?

    1. AMultinational corporations
    2. BNational parliaments
    3. CInternational financial institutions
    4. DLocal authorities
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    Answer D. Local authorities

    Agenda 21 says many of its problems have roots in local activities, so Chapter 28 asks each local authority to talk with its residents and adopt a Local Agenda 21. In India this fits the participatory role of panchayats and municipalities.

    Source: Medha AI, based on the APPSC District Probation Officer Paper II (Social Work & Criminology) syllabus (12/2026)

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