Q1: How many libraries did Pakistan receive at the time of independence in 1947?
A: Pakistan received only a limited few libraries at the time of its creation.
Q2: When were many government department libraries established in Pakistan?
A: They were established in 1948.
Q3: In which city was the Library of the Forest Department established in 1948?
A: It was established in Lahore.
Q4: When was the Directorate of Archives and Libraries, Lahore established?
A: It was established in 1949.
Q5: Who was L.C. Key and why was he invited to Pakistan?
A: L.C. Key was an expert invited in 1955 under the Colombo Plan to help promote the development of libraries in Pakistan.
Q6: In what year was the Copyright Act passed?
A: The Copyright Act was passed in 1962.
Q7: Where was the National Library of Pakistan originally located?
A: It was originally located in Karachi before being moved to Islamabad.
Q8: What happened in 1964 regarding the promotion of libraries?
A: The Society for the Promotion and Improvement of Libraries (SPIL) organized a seminar to promote library development.
Q9: When and where was the All Pakistan Library Conference held?
A: It was held in Lahore in 1968.
Q10: When was the Directorate of Libraries established to solve the issues of public libraries?
A: It was established in 1981.
Q11: Which famous library was established in Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore, in 1984?
A: The Quaid-e-Azam Library.
Q12: What type of library is the Quaid-e-Azam Library?
A: It is a model research and reference library.
Q13: What is the trend for library establishment in the 21st century according to the text?
A: In the 21st century, many private universities and colleges have established their own libraries.
Q14: Are there departmental libraries in big universities besides the central library?
A: Yes, big universities in Pakistan have departmental libraries in addition to a central library.
Q15: What is the significance of libraries according to the opening of the text?
A: Libraries have been a source of education and training since the beginning of ancient civilizations.