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Whether you are studying, doing research, working professional, this is the place for you to develop a sound knowledge of Library and Information Science. For librarians, catalogers, (M.LIB & B.LIB) & Ph.D. students, researchers in LIS professionals.

Question 1: was appointed as the chairman of this an advisory committee in 1957

A) Dr. D.M Sen

B) Dr. S.R Ranganathan

C) Shri K.P Sinha

D) B S Kesavan

Explanation: Correct (B) In 1957, Dr. S.R. Ranganathan was appointed as the chairman of the Library Committee, which was tasked with examining the conditions of academic libraries.

Question 2:Imperial Library was formally opened to the public on 30 January?

A) 1900

B) 1901

C) 1903

D) 1902

Explanation: Correct (C) But the library was then called Imperial Library and was formally opened to the public on 30th January 1903 at Metcalf Hall. After the independence of India the Government of India changed the name of the Imperial Library and named it the National Library.

Question 3: Who publishes Annals of Library Science and documentation?

A) ILA 

B) DRTC

C) IASLIC

D) INSDOC

Explanation: Correct (D) Journal was originally called Annals of Library Science when it was launched in 1954 by the Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC). The journal is published quarterly

Question 4: In 1917 the Government appointed the Calcutta University Commission to study and report on the problem of university education. The commission is also known as the?

A) Hunter Commission

B) Mudaliar Commission

C) Sadler Commission

D) Raleigh Commission

Explanation: Correct (C) SC 1917-19. The Indian Government set up the Sadler Commission in 1917. This was done to inspect and inform about the issues faced by Calcutta University. The Commission came into power under the chairmanship of Leeds University's vice-chancellor, M.E. Saddler.

Question 5:In 1924, Sir Frederic Kenyon appointed "to enquire into the adequacy of the library provision throughout England and Wales". and the report submitted in

A) 1925

B) 1928

C) 1926

D) 1927

Explanation: Correct (D) In 1924, Sir Frederic Kenyon was appointed by the Board of Education to investigate library provision in England and Wales, and the report, known as the Kenyon Report, was submitted in 1927.

Question 6: In UK first public libraries act was passed in

A) 1847

B) 1848

C) 1849

D) 1850

Explanation: Correct (D) The first UK Public Libraries Act, giving local boroughs the power to establish free public libraries, was passed in 1850.

Question 7: In UK, Libraries Week takes place between the.....?

A) April Second Week

B) November Third Week

C) October Second Week

D) January First Week

Explanation: Correct (C) In the UK, Libraries Week, now known as Green Libraries Week, takes place between October 7th and 13th

Question 8: What is the theme of PLANNER 2024?

A) Libraries in AI Era: Applications and Perspectives

B) Library Technologies and Innovations

C) Uplifting Academic Libraries

D) Library Automation and Networking

Explanation: Correct (A) The theme of PLANNER 2024 is "Libraries in AI Era: Applications and Perspectives". Key details about PLANNER 2024: Focus: Exploring the applications and perspectives of artificial intelligence within the library field. Organizer: INFLIBNET Centre Date: September 19-21, 2024 Location: Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Question 9: What does UNESCO emphasize platforms should adhere to in terms of content moderation and platform design?

A) Local language support only

B) Government regulations

C) Local laws only A: B. International human

D) International human rights standards

Explanation: Correct (D) UNESCO emphasizes that digital platforms should adhere to international human rights standards in their content moderation and platform design.

Question 10: Indian National Library established in the year ?

A) 1935

B) 1948

C) 1949

D) 1950

Explanation: Correct (B) The National Library of India, formerly the Imperial Library, came into being in 1948 after India's independence, when the Imperial Library (Change of Name) Act was passed, and it was opened to the public on February 1, 1953

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