MANAGEMENT OF SUPPORT SERVICES, INSTITUTIONS AND

PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ELDERLY

I. FILL IN THE BLANKS:
1. _________ is the basic unit of the society and one of its chief functions is to
look after the needs of its members.
2. _____________ against girls and women, which is reflected in a range of
adverse indicators, including nutritional and educational outcomes, and the
declining ratio of girls to boys, particularly in the youngest age group, are
matters of concern.
3. ____________ refers to those persons / groups in a society, who are more
likely to be affected by adverse circumstances and on whom adverse
circumstances are likely to have a more harmful impact.
4. ___________________ Act, is the primary legal framework for juvenile
justice in India.
5. Children “in conflict with law” are also called _____________.
6. This Act is in compliance with the _______________.
7. ______________is the world’s largest early childhood programme which
aims to meet the health, nutrition, stimulation and early learning / education
needs of children below six years of age in an integrated manner so as to
foster their development.
8. ______________ is an independent non–governmental social organisation
which has pioneered a family approach to the long term care of orphaned
and abandoned children.
9. ICDS are delivered in an integrated manner at the childcare centre named
_____________.
10.The SOS families live together, forming a supportive ________
environment.
11.In India, the first SOS village was set up in the year ______.
12.________ Homes where children stay temporarily till the completion of an
investigation to track down their parents and collect information on their
family background.
13.___________ Homes where children whose families are not traceable, or are
unfit/dead or simply unwilling to take the child back stay.
 14.________ Homes where juveniles (children under 18 years of age) found
guilty in terms of violation of law, are placed in custodial care.
15.The Government of India under the advice of the Supreme Court has
constituted a Central Agency,___________________, to set up guidelines
for adoption to safeguard the welfare and rights of children.
16.The National Youth Policy, 2014 defined ‘youth’ as persons in the age group
of ___________.
17.the period of youth is when the individual is preparing to take on adult roles,
two of the foremost being ____________ and ___________.
18._______________________ adopted the National Youth Policy in 2003.
19.__________________ provides opportunities to students (who have
completed their first degree) to involve themselves, on a whole-time basis
for a short period of one or two years, in programmes of national
development mainly through _____________.
20.India is participating in the ______________ Programme which is aimed at
making the youth participate in development processes of their respective
countries.
21.In India Senior Citizens constitute persons in the age group of _____ years
and above.
22.The government adopted the National Policy for Older Persons in the year
___________.
23.__________ and __________ for Older Persons who live in old age homes
but are seriously ill requiring continuous nursing care and respite.
24.________________ provide medical care to the older persons living in rural
and isolated and backward areas.
25.____________ Scheme is meant for old persons who are considered
destitute i.e., not having any regular means of subsistence on their own or
through financial support from family members.
II. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (1 MARK)
1. Write the ways in which government responds to the needs of those who are
in difficult circumstances.
2. Define youth.
3. Define elderly.
4. Which are the two major skills and abilities you need to develop for
preparing for a career in management of institutions and programmes.
5. Define vulnerable.

III. LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. Why are children vulnerable?
2. Write about Juvenile Justice Act, 2000.
3. Explain SOS Children’s village.
4. Explain ICDS.
5. Why are youth vulnerable?
6. List the groups of youth who are more vulnerable.
7. What are the special features of the elderly population in India.
8. What type of programmes is appropriate for youth?
9. List programmes for youth operating in India.
10.List programmes for elderly operating in India.
11.Why were children’s homes formed? Indicate the need of three kinds of
children’s homes.
12.What are some of the concerns with respect to the elderly?
13.Describe two programmes each for children, youth and elderly.
14.What advice will you give to someone who is planning to set up her/ his
own institution for children/youth/elderly?
15. Describe the knowledge and skills you will need in order to pursue a
career in management of institutions and programmes for children/
youth/elderly.
16. Why are elderly vulnerable? Give any two reasons to support your
answer. Name any two programmes operating in our country for elderly
people. Also tell about two administrative skills required to work with
organizations running for elderly people.
17. Why were Nehru Yuva Kendras established and list any four
programmes run under these kendras?
18. According to Juvenile Justice Act, when is a child called delinquent?
19. Give any two reasons that why youth are vulnerable? Describe any four
important needs of youth.
20. List the career opportunities in the fields of Management of Support
services.