MCQs for Library & Information Science

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Library and Information Science MCQ

Question 211 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is the full name of Melvil Dewey?
A
Melville Kossuth Dewey
B
Melville Dewey
C
Melville Louis Dewey
D
Melville Louis Kossuth Dewey
Question 211 Explanation: 
Melville Louis Kossuth "Melvil" Dewey (December 10, 1851 – December 26, 1931) was an influential American librarian and educator, inventor of the Dewey Decimal system of library classification, a founder of the Lake Placid Club, and a chief librarian at Columbia University.
Question 212 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Information about scale and projection can be found in
A
Encyclopaedias
B
Hand books of Manuals
C
Geographical sources
D
Directories
Question 213 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where did Dr.S.R.Ranganathan put forth his five laws of library science?
A
Meenakshi College, Annamalainagar
B
Hindu College, New Delhi
C
City College, Bangalore
D
Christ College, Bangalore
Question 213 Explanation: 
He formulated the Five Laws of Library Science in 1928 and published these in his famous book entitled, “Five Laws of Library Science” in 1931. He owes the First Law to Prof. Edward N. Ross, his mathematics teacher, and the other laws were enunciated by Ranganathan himself.
Question 214 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tagging in web 2.0 application is called:
A
Taxonomy
B
Folksonomy
C
Syndication
D
Directory
Question 214 Explanation: 
Replies to This Forum Tags, also known as folksonomies, are user designated keywords that describe the content in a way that makes sense to other users in social network environments.
Question 215 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who should educate the users in Library?
A
Librarian
B
Library Assistant
C
Principal
D
Teacher
Question 216 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the following sequence of subjects) which principle is used? Political science w Anarchy Wl Primitive W2 Feudal W3 Monarchy W4 Oligarchy W5 Democracy W6
A
Principle of Later-in-Evolution
B
Principle of Later-in-Time
C
Principle of Earlier-in-Evolution
D
Principle of Earlier-in-Time
Question 217 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Now-a-days how many types of Protocol are used?
A
5
B
4
C
3
D
2
Question 217 Explanation: 
There are three main types of network protocols. These include network management protocols, network communication protocols and network security protocols: Communication protocols include basic data communication tools like TCP/IP and HTTP.
Question 218 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Questionnaire is a:
A
Research method
B
Measurement Technique
C
Tool for data collection
D
All the above
Question 218 Explanation: 
A questionnaire is a research tool featuring a series of questions used to collect useful information from respondents. These instruments include either written or oral questions and comprise an interview-style format. Closed questions provide respondents with a series of predetermined responses they can choose from.
Question 219 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which scheme of classification, special auxiliaries denote locally recurrent characteristics?
A
Deuey Decimal Classification
B
Universal Decimal Classification
C
Bibliographic Classification
D
Colon Classification
Question 220 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Denudation?
A
Is dividing classes to decrease the extension.
B
Is dividing classes to increase the extension.
C
Is dividing classes to increase intension and decrease extension.
D
Is dividing classes to decrease intension.
Question 220 Explanation: 
In geology, denudation is the long-term sum of processes that cause the wearing away of the Earth's surface by moving water, ice, wind and waves, leading to a reduction in elevation and relief of landforms and landscapes.
Question 221 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The computerised form of engineering index is known as
A
COMPENDEX
B
Engineering complex
C
Online engineering index
D
Computerised engineering index
Question 222 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Colon classification uses notation
A
Pure
B
Mixed
C
Both (A) and (B)
D
Neither (A) nor (B)
Question 222 Explanation: 
In Colon Classification, there are 108 main classes (previously there were 33) and 10 generalized classes (broadly divided between the humanities and sciences), which are represented by a mixed notation of Arabic numerals and roman and Greek letters.
Question 223 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who started Reference Service in India, for the first time?
A
AD.Dickinson
B
B.S.Kesavan
C
S.R.Ranganathan
D
W.A.Borden
Question 223 Explanation: 
Reference Service started from 1896 by ALA. In India Reference Service started by Dr. S R Ranganathan in 1926 In Madras University Library. “providing the right book to the right reader at the right time.”
Question 224 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A good library building is an outcome of librarian and.
A
Registrar
B
Building Corporation
C
Finance Officer
D
Architect
Question 224 Explanation: 
A good library building is the outcome of a close relationship between the librarian and the architect. An ideal library is a happy combination of both function and design.
Question 225 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Arrange the following according to their year of establishment:
  1. NIC
  2. DESIDOC
  3. NISCAIR
  4. NASSDOC
A
(i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
B
(iii), (i), (iv), (ii)
C
(iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
D
(ii), (iv), (i), (iii)
There are 225 questions to complete.

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    Pls check details –
    The present Patents Act, 1970 came into force in the year 1972, amending and consolidating the existing law relating to Patents in India. … An invention relating to a product or a process that is new, involving inventive step and capable of industrial application can be patented in India.

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  16. Anonymous

    Sir, many of the questions answers in whole series are wrong..Please rectify them…

  17. Sumayya

    Question 962
    Which library developed OPAC cataloguing system?
    Right answer is Ohio library
    Question 981
    Who was the librarian to become the first President of the ILA?
    Right answer is m o Thomas

  18. Sumayya

    Q71
    Answer is wrong but its explaination 3rd law answer is right

  19. DILIP KATESHIYA

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    KATESHIYA DILIP

  20. DILIP KATESHIYA

    KATESHIYA DILIP
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    KATESHYA DILIP

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