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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: LOCKOSS (Software) is an international community initiative by

A) MIT Libraries

B) Stanford University

C) University of Waikato

D) National Library, Kolkata

Explanation: Correct (B) LOCKSS project, under the auspices of Stanford University, is a peer-to-peer network that develops and supports an open source system allowing libraries

Question 2: Which network in India provided the first e-mail service in the country?

A) NICNET 

B) DELNET

C) ERNET

D) INFLIBNET

Explanation: Correct (C) ERNET started with Dial-up network in 1986–87. Initially UUCP mail was only service started by ERNET. First leased line of 9.6 kbit/s was installed in Jan'1991 between Delhi and Mumbai.

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: Which organization is coordinating the access to journals under ONOS?

A) University Grants Commission (UGC)

B) Department of Higher Education

C) INFLIBNET Centre

D) Ministry of Education

Explanation: Correct (C) The Union education ministry on Wednesday launched the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme to facilitate free access to most high-end academic journals and articles published globally to students in various government-funded higher educational institutions, including IITs, across the country.

Question 5:How many major international journal publishers are included in ONOS?

A) 35

B) 20

C) 25

D) 30

Explanation: Correct (D) According to available information, the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme includes 30 major international journal publishers.

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: 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: What is APS ?

A) She Reaches New Insights

B) She Research Network in India

C) She Realizes New Ideas

D) She Reviews New Information

Explanation: Correct (B) APS can refer to Antiphospholipid Syndrome or Academic Evaluation Centre.

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