Social agencies are organizations—both governmental and non-governmental—that work to address social issues and promote welfare. They include welfare departments, NGOs, community health centers, and rehabilitation organizations. These agencies provide support through remedial measures such as counseling, education, rehabilitation, legal aid, skill development, and financial assistance. Their goal is to reduce the impact of social problems, restore individual and community well-being, and support social justice and development.
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What is the primary purpose of a social agency?
[a] To generate profit for its shareholders.
[b] To conduct academic research on social problems.
[c] To provide services and implement measures aimed at addressing social problems and improving community welfare.
[d] To enforce all governmental laws and regulations.
The Dowry Prohibition Act is an example of what type of remedial measure?
[a] An informal social sanction
[b] A community-based initiative
[c] An economic policy
[d] A legal/legislative measure
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are distinct from governmental agencies because they are:
[a] Funded and operated by the government.
[b] Operated independently of the government, often by private citizens or groups.
[c] Only focused on international issues.
[d] Always for-profit organizations.
A de-addiction center that provides counseling and therapy for individuals with substance abuse issues is primarily focused on:
[a] Punitive measures
[b] Legal enforcement
[c] Rehabilitation and treatment
[d] Prevention through education
Which of the following is a key remedial measure to combat child labor?
[a] Lowering the minimum age for employment.
[b] Providing financial incentives to employers who hire children.
[c] Enforcing compulsory education and providing economic support to poor families.
[d] Closing down all factories and industries.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a governmental agency that functions to:
[a] Build roads and infrastructure.
[b] Provide loans to small businesses.
[c] Regulate the banking sector.
[d] Investigate and address violations of human rights.
"Empowerment" as a remedial measure for women primarily aims to:
[a] Make women dependent on social agencies.
[b] Increase women's social, economic, and political strength and decision-making power.
[c] Encourage women to leave their families.
[d] Provide short-term financial handouts without skill development.
Which type of agency is Helpage India, which works for the cause and care of the elderly?
[a] A government ministry
[b] An international police force
[c] A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
[d] A corporate foundation
The main purpose of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act is to provide a framework for dealing with children who are:
[a] Academically gifted.
[b] In conflict with the law or in need of care and protection.
[c] Seeking higher education abroad.
[d] Employed in the entertainment industry.
A public awareness campaign using posters and television ads to educate people about the dangers of smoking is what kind of remedial measure?
[a] Curative
[b] Punitive
[c] Rehabilitative
[d] Preventive
The primary role of the police as a social agency is:
[a] Providing long-term counseling services.
[b] Maintaining law and order and enforcing criminal laws.
[c] Creating new laws and policies.
[d] Delivering healthcare services.
Which social institution is the primary agent for interpreting laws and delivering justice as a remedial measure?
[a] The family
[b] The education system
[c] The judiciary (courts)
[d] The economy
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are a remedial measure that primarily addresses poverty by:
[a] Providing free housing to everyone.
[b] Running large-scale industrial factories.
[c] Promoting collective savings, micro-financing, and skill development among members.
[d] Offering formal university degrees.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, is significant because it provides for:
[a] Mandatory imprisonment for all husbands.
[b] Legal protection and relief for women facing physical, emotional, and economic abuse at home.
[c] The prohibition of women from working outside the home.
[d] A new set of rules for marriage registration.
Building a ramp into a public building is a remedial measure aimed at addressing the challenges faced by:
[a] The elderly
[b] Children
[c] People with physical disabilities
[d] The homeless
The main difference between a rehabilitative and a punitive approach to crime is that rehabilitation focuses on:
[a] Making the offender suffer as much as possible.
[b] Reforming the offender and reintegrating them into society.
[c] Punishing the offender's family.
[d] Publicly shaming the offender.
Which government body in India is primarily responsible for forming policies and programs for the welfare of women and children?
[a] The Ministry of Finance
[b] The Ministry of Defence
[c] The Ministry of External Affairs
[d] The Ministry of Women and Child Development
Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is a strategy that emphasizes:
[a] Removing people with disabilities from their communities into large institutions.
[b] Providing rehabilitation services within the community, using local resources and promoting inclusion.
[c] Using only the most advanced and expensive technology for rehabilitation.
[d] Focusing only on medical treatment and ignoring social factors.
A vocational training institute that teaches job skills to unemployed youth is an example of what kind of remedial measure?
[a] A legal measure
[b] An economic and educational measure
[c] A punitive measure
[d] A health measure
Which of the following is an international agency that often partners with national governments to address health and child welfare issues?
[a] The local police station
[b] A village panchayat
[c] UNICEF
[d] The State Transport Corporation
The main remedial measure to improve conditions in slums often involves:
[a] Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away.
[b] Building high walls around the slums.
[c] Urban renewal projects, providing basic services, and affordable housing.
[d] Imposing heavy taxes on the residents.
A marriage counseling center primarily acts as a remedial agency for which social problem?
[a] Juvenile delinquency
[b] Marital conflict and potential divorce
[c] Drug addiction
[d] Poverty
The success of many social agencies, especially NGOs, often depends heavily on:
[a] Their ability to enforce laws.
[b] The amount of profit they make.
[c] Community participation and volunteer support.
[d] Their distance from government influence.
Government-run public schools are social agencies that provide what fundamental remedial measure against illiteracy and poverty?
[a] Education
[b] Law enforcement
[c] Healthcare
[d] Housing
The overall goal of implementing remedial measures through various social agencies is to:
[a] Punish everyone who deviates from the norm.
[b] Increase government control over every aspect of life.
[c] Completely eliminate all social change.
[d] Mitigate social problems and work towards a more just and equitable society.
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