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This collection of Questions Answers Quizzes and Explanation will act not only as a question bank on Library and Information Science but also be a good tool for appearing in the competitive exams Ex. UGC-NET/ SET in Library and Information Science and interviews and keeping updated with the new knowledge for LIS professionals.

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: Which library is known as the Library of congress?

A) British Library

B) National Library of the USA

C) United States Library

D) American Library

Explanation: Correct (B) The library of Congress serves are the national library of the United state.

Question 2: What is a Union Catalog?

A) Catalog of one library

B) Catalog of digital resources

C) Catalog of Multiple libraries combined

D) Catalog of printed books only

Explanation: Correct (C) Union catalog compile records from multiple libraries into a single catalog.

Question 3: Impact Factor was introduced by

A) Paul Otlet 

B) Broad ford

C) Derek de solla price

D) Eugene Garfield

Explanation: Correct (D) Garfied developed the impact factor to measure the influence of scientific journals.

Question 4: In library classification DDC stand for

A) Digital Data Collection

B) Decimal Development Classification

C) Dewey Decimal classification

D) Double Decimal classification

Explanation: Correct (C) DDC is a Widely used library classification system developed by melvil dewey.

Question 5:Which type of indexing uses UNITERM?

A) Chain Indexing

B) Permuted Indexing

C) KWIC Indexing

D) Co-ordinated Indexing

Explanation: Correct (D) Co-ordinated Indexing also called uniterm indexing uses single terms to describe documents.

Question 6: What is the enabler mentioned in the IFLA Strategy 2024-2029?

A) Digital Libraries for All

B) Libraries as Partners in Development

C) Enhancing Library Infrastructure Globally

D) Future-Proofing IFLA

Explanation: Correct (D) According to the IFLA Strategy 2024-2029, the key "enabler" is "Future-Proofing IFLA" which means ensuring that IFLA's governance, projects, and partnerships are effective, transparent, and innovative to best support the library field moving forward.

Question 7: Who sponsors the IASLIC Best LIS Teacher Award?

A) Smt.A.Satyavayhi

B) Prof.A.A.N.Raju Memorial Trust

C) Prabir Roychoudhury and Mrs. Amita Roychoudhury Memorial Trust

D) Late S.M.Ganguli Memorial Trust

Explanation: Correct (C) The Prof Prabir Roychoudhury and Mrs Amita Roychoudhury Memorial Fund Trust sponsors the IASLIC Best LIS Teacher Award. The award has been given annually since 2008

Question 8: The Shanon & Weaver Model is also known as

A) Mathematical model of communication

B) Information Transfer model

C) Sociological Model

D) Feedback model

Explanation: Correct (A) Shanon & Weave’s Model Created in 1949 is a foundation mathematical model in communication theory focusing on signal transmission.

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: The standard used for the exchange of Bibliographic information in a digital format is:

A) ISO 9001

B) MARC

C) AACR2

D) RDA

Explanation: Correct (B) MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) ia a standard format for cataloging data, facilitating bibliographic information exchange across library systems

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