MSW-001 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

MSW-001 Guess Paper: Term-End Exam (TEE) Preparation Guide

This structured guide aligns with the official IGNOU curriculum for MSW-001: Origin and Development of Social Work, focusing on high-weightage topics from the last 5–10 years of exams (June & December sessions). It includes chapter-wise question patterns, time management tips, and FAQs to optimize 3-hour exam performance.

Key Syllabus Blocks & Focus Areas (Natural, Physical & Life Sciences)

• Block-1: History of Social Work Global Scenario
  • Major philosophical and scientific contributions to early social work (e.g., Enlightenment-era social reforms, utilitarianism, and early welfare policies).
  • Case studies of social work development in industrialized nations (e.g., England’s Poor Laws, Germany’s social insurance models).
  • Critical analysis of scientific social work (e.g., Charles Booth’s poverty studies, Rowntree’s minimum wage research).
• Block-2: Social Work Profession and Education
  • Evolution of social work education as a scientific discipline (e.g., Columbia University’s School of Social Work, 1918).
  • Role of empirical research methods in professionalizing social work (e.g., Mary Richmond’s casework principles).
  • Comparison of social work education models in Western vs. Eastern scientific paradigms (e.g., India’s post-independence welfare policies vs. Nordic social democracy).
• Block-3: Social Work Concepts and Primary Methods
  • Foundational scientific theories in social work (e.g., systems theory, ecological perspective, and their applications).
  • Primary methods rooted in natural science experimentation (e.g., community organizing techniques, participatory action research).
  • Case studies of evidence-based interventions (e.g., public health campaigns, disaster management protocols).
• Block-4: Secondary Methods of Social Work
  • Advanced quantitative and qualitative research tools in social work (e.g., survey design, focus group analysis).
  • Application of statistical analysis in policy evaluation (e.g., regression models for welfare program impact).
  • Global case studies of science-driven social policies (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals, WHO’s social determinants framework).

Exam Patterns & Scoring Strategy

Question Weightage (Approximate):

• Block-1 & Block-2: 30% (Theoretical + Historical Context)
• Block-3: 25% (Concepts & Primary Methods)
• Block-4: 20% (Secondary Methods + Research)
• Case Studies/Short Answers: 25% (Mix of all blocks)

Time Management Tips for 3-Hour Exam

• Allocate 45 minutes for reading the question paper and planning answers.
• Prioritize Block-1 and Block-2 for long answers (20–25 minutes each).
• Spend 15–20 minutes on case studies (focus on scientific application of concepts).
• Avoid spending more than 10 minutes on any single short-answer question.
• Leave 10 minutes for review (check for logical flow and scientific accuracy).

Subject-Specific FAQs

Focus on empirical evidence (e.g., Booth’s poverty maps vs. anecdotal charity reports). Highlight how scientific social work uses data-driven interventions (e.g., Rowntree’s minimum income studies) to replace subjective charity.

Yes. Block-3 and Block-4 frequently feature case studies on:

• Public health campaigns (e.g., polio eradication in India).
• Disaster management (e.g., tsunami relief using participatory action research).
• Policy evaluation (e.g., Aadhaar’s impact on welfare distribution).