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Test No. 1 || Trade Literature (Library Information Science)

📘 20 MCQs on Trade Literature (with Answers)

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4. Trade literature is considered a:

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3. Which of the following is a common form of trade literature?

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2. The main purpose of trade literature is to:

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1. Trade literature is primarily published by:

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9. Trade literature is often available:

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8. Which library uses trade literature the most?

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7. Trade journals are issued by:

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6. Trade literature often provides:

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5. Which item is NOT included in trade literature?

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10. A document explaining how to operate a machine is called:

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11. Trade literature helps researchers by providing:

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12. Which filing system is mostly used to organize trade literature in libraries?

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13. Outdated trade literature should be removed through:

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14. Trade catalogues mainly contain:

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15. Which of the following is a characteristic of trade literature?

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16. Trade literature is important for libraries because it:

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17. Product price lists are part of:

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18. Which library service is supported by trade literature?

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19. Trade literature is MOST relevant for students of:

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20. Trade literature can sometimes be the only source for:

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Test No. 3 || Research Monograph (Library Information Science)

20 Most Important MCQs for FPSC, PPSC and Other Commission with answer

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1. A research monograph is mainly focused on:

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2. The word “Monograph” is derived from which language?

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3. “Monos” in Greek means:

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4. A research monograph is usually based on:

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5. A research monograph is considered a:

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6. Which of the following best describes the scope of a research monograph?

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7. A research monograph is generally published as:

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8. The usual length of a research monograph is about:

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9. Which section of a monograph discusses previous studies?

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10. Which part explains the research methods used in a monograph?

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11. A research monograph is most useful for:

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12. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a research monograph?

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13. In libraries, research monographs are usually placed in:

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14. Which academic level mostly uses research monographs?

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15. A research monograph contributes mainly to:

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16. Which element comes at the end of a research monograph?

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17. A research monograph differs from a textbook because it:

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18. Who usually writes a research monograph?

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19. The main purpose of a research monograph is to:

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20. In Library Science, research monographs are important because they:

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Test No. 2 || Patents — Legal Protection for Inventions (Library Information Science)

20 MCQs for PPSC & FPSC (with Answers)

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20. One major benefit of patents for society is:

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19. “Patent Specification” refers to:

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18. Patents contain which type of information?

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17. In library science, patents are classified as:

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16. Which of these is a NEED for patents?

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15. A patent is usually granted after:

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14. When a patent expires, the invention becomes:

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13. Patents are part of which larger system?

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12. Which of the following is a function of patents?

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11. Patents are important for industries because they:

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10. Which is the main requirement for an invention to be patented?

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9. The document issued by the government for a patent is called:

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8. A patent provides rights to:

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7. Which body typically grants patents?

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6. The word “Patent” originates from a Latin term meaning:

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5. The usual duration of a patent is:

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4. Which of the following is not patentable?

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3. The primary purpose of a patent is to:

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2. Patents legally protect:

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1. What is a patent?

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Test No. 4 || Mastering Monographs: 20 Solved MCQs for MLIS, M.Phil & PPSC/FPSC Exams

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Which of the following describes a “Series” in relation to monographs?

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An “Electronic Monograph” is another term for:

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The “Chief Source of Information” for cataloging a printed monograph is the:

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Which MARC field is used for the ‘Edition Statement’ of a monograph?

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What is a “Festschrift” usually considered in library processing?

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In the DDC system, monographs are primarily organized on shelves by:

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Which of the following is NOT typically a monograph?

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In RDA, the “Statement of Responsibility” for a monograph is found in which MARC field?

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A PhD thesis that is published as a standalone book is classified as a:

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When a library buys a monograph, the transaction is typically referred to as a:

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Which MARC field is used to record the ISBN of a monograph?

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The term “Monograph” is derived from the Greek words ‘monos’ and ‘grapheine’, which mean:

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In cataloging, the ‘Main Entry’ for a monograph is most commonly:

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Which bibliographic standard has largely replaced AACR-2 for the description of monographs?

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In the MARC 21 Fixed-Length Data Elements (Field 008), which code represents a “monograph” in the ‘Type of Record’ position?

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A multi-volume monograph differs from a serial because:

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In MARC 21 format, which field is used for the Physical Description of a monograph?

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In cataloging, the ‘Main Entry’ for a monograph is most commonly:

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Which bibliographic standard has largely replaced AACR-2 for the description of monographs?

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In the MARC 21 Fixed-Length Data Elements (Field 008), which code represents a “monograph” in the ‘Type of Record’ position?

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A multi-volume monograph differs from a serial because:

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In MARC 21 format, which field is used for the Physical Description of a monograph?

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According to AACR-2R, a monograph is a publication that is:

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Which of the following standards is primarily used for the unique identification of monographs?

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In the context of library science, what is the defining characteristic of a monograph?

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Test No. 5 || Accessioning & Records : Library Science Practice Quiz

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Which of the following is the standard sequence for processing a new book?

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Who is responsible for the accuracy of the Accession Register?

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In the “Remarks” column of an Accession Register, what is typically recorded?

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The width of a standard physical Accession Register is usually:

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Which document acts as the legal proof of the library’s assets?

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“The Accession Register is a permanent record.” This statement is:

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When a book is permanently removed from the library, its entry in the Accession Register is:

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The “Accession Number” is usually written on which part of the book?

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Stock verification in a library is primarily done using the

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If a library receives 3 copies of the same book, how many accession numbers are assigned?

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Which of the following details is NOT typically found in an Accession Register?

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The unique number assigned to each physical volume in the library is the:

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In an Accession Register, books are entered according to:

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Accessioning is a process that follows which of these stages?

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The primary record of a library’s book collection is the:

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Test No. 6 || Most Repeated Question in Competetive Tests

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What is a “Festschrift” usually considered in library processing?

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Which MARC field is used for the ‘Edition Statement’ of a monograph?

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The “Chief Source of Information” for cataloging a printed monograph is the:

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An “Electronic Monograph” is another term for:

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Which of the following describes a “Series” in relation to monographs?

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The primary record of a library’s book collection is the:

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Accessioning is a process that follows which of these stages?

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In an Accession Register, books are entered according to:

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The unique number assigned to each physical volume in the library is the:

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Which of the following details is NOT typically found in an Accession Register?

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If a library receives 3 copies of the same book, how many accession numbers are assigned?

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Stock verification in a library is primarily done using the

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The “Accession Number” is usually written on which part of the book?

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When a book is permanently removed from the library, its entry in the Accession Register is:

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“The Accession Register is a permanent record.” This statement is:

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Which document acts as the legal proof of the library’s assets?

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The width of a standard physical Accession Register is usually:

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In the “Remarks” column of an Accession Register, what is typically recorded?

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Who is responsible for the accuracy of the Accession Register?

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Which of the following is the standard sequence for processing a new book?

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Test No. 7 || Most Repeated Question in Competetive Tests

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Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) is now looked after by?

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Which type of books should be weeded in a library?

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The standard size of a catalogue card is

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The Library of Congress Classification system divides human knowledge into

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The Delivery of Books (Public Libraries) Act, 1954 was not implemented in

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Who invented World Wide Web (WWW)

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According to General Financial Rules, 2005, loss of how many volumes per thousand volumes issued / consulted in a year is to be taken as reasonable

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According to Ranganathan, many collections lose its relevance in how many years?

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Annual withdrawals from the collection should average at least how many percent of the total collection

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The standard size of a catalogue card is

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IFLA Head office located at

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The head office of Indian Library Association (ILA) is

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The word Archives is most relevant to

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The word Referral service is most relevant to

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Which of the following is a Library Management Software? 

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Which of the following is an Open Source Software?  

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Which of the following is a Secondary source of information?

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First generation computer uses

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Question

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Shannon and Weaver related to

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Test No. 8 || Applied Classification MCQs for FPSC & PPSC Librarian Exams – Solved & Updated

Prepare for FPSC & PPSC librarian exams with 1000+ Applied Classification MCQs. Covers DDC, CC, UDC, PMEST with solved answers and practice tests.

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Notation is:

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LCC is mainly used in:

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UDC is:

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Library classification deals with:

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Analytico-synthetic classification is:

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Which system is most widely used?

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Which system uses facets?

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The main function of classification is:

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Shelf arrangement is based on:

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Book number is used for:

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Call number consists of:

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Class 300 represents:

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Class 500 represents:

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Total main classes in DDC are:

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Hospitality in classification means:

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Mixed notation uses:

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Pure notation uses:

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Colon Classification is:

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The last facet in PMEST is:

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The first facet in PMEST is:

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PMEST stands for:

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LCC stands for:

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DDC is mainly:

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UDC is an example of:

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C.C  is developed by

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Who developed Dewey Decimal Classification?

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Notation in classification means:

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A class number represents:

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Who is known as the father of library classification in india?

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The primary objective of library classification is:

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Test No. 9 || Indexing and Abstracting MCQs, Notes & Mock Tests (FPSC/CSS Preparation Guide)

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Notation is:

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LCC is mainly used in:

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UDC is:

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Library classification deals with:

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Analytico-synthetic classification is:

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Which system is most widely used?

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Which system uses facets?

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The main function of classification is:

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Shelf arrangement is based on:

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Book number is used for:

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Call number consists of:

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Class 300 represents:

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Class 500 represents:

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Total main classes in DDC are:

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Hospitality in classification means:

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Mixed notation uses:

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Pure notation uses:

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Colon Classification is:

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The last facet in PMEST is:

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The first facet in PMEST is:

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PMEST stands for:

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LCC stands for:

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DDC is mainly:

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UDC is an example of:

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C.C  is developed by

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Who developed Dewey Decimal Classification?

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Notation in classification means:

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A class number represents:

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Who is known as the father of library classification in india?

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The primary objective of library classification is:

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Test No. 10 || A Brief History of Libraries in Pakistan: Post-Independence to the 21st Century

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Quaid-e-Azam Library was established in Lahore in which year?

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To solve the problems of public libraries and librarians, the Directorate of Libraries was established in:

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When was the All Pakistan Library Conference held in Lahore?

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In which year did SPIL organize a seminar for the promotion of libraries?

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What does the acronym SPIL stand for?

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The National Library of Pakistan was established under which act?

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L.C. Key was invited to Pakistan under which project/plan?

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Who was invited by the Government of Pakistan in 1955 to help promote libraries?

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The Directorate of Archives and Libraries, Lahore was established in:

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When was the Ministry of Law and Parliamentary Affairs Library established in Lahore?

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The Library of the Forest Department Lahore was established in:

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In which year were many government department libraries established in Pakistan?

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Test No. 11 || Advance MCQS on Dr. S.R. Ranganathan (Part-1)

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The acronym PMEST stands for:

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What are the five fundamental categories used in Colon Classification?

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“Prolegomena to Library Classification” was first published in:

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“Classified Catalogue Code” (CCC) was authored by Ranganathan in:

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In which year was “Colon Classification” first published?

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Which University appointed him as a “National Research Professor” in 1965?

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Ranganathan’s birthday, 12th August, is celebrated in India as:

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In which year did the Government of India award him the “Padma Shri”?

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Who was Ranganathan’s teacher in London who influenced him?

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From which institution in London did Ranganathan study librarianship?

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Ranganathan was appointed as the first Librarian of which University in 1924?

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In which subject did Ranganathan earn his M.A. degree?

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What was the date of Dr. Ranganathan’s death?

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In which year was Dr. S.R. Ranganathan born?

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What is the full name of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan?

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Which law demands that the library building should be designed for future expansion?

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The concept of “User Studies” is primarily originated from which law?

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Which law is most concerned with the location and hours of the library?

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“A library is a growing organism” represents which law?

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“Save the time of the staff” is an internal implication of which law?

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Which law of library science is related to the “Open Access System”?

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The Second Law of Library Science is a mandate for:

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“Every Book Its Reader” is which law?

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Which law states that “Information is for all”?

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The “First Law of Library Science” is:

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Test No. 12 ||  Advance MCQS of Dr. S. R Rnaganathan (Part-2)

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Which symbol is used to represent “Energy” in Colon Classification?

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Which symbol is used to represent “Matter” in CC?

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The concept of “Chain Indexing” was developed by:

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What is the main purpose of “Chain Indexing”?

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Which of the following is a “Facet” according to Ranganathan?

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DRTC (Documentation Research and Training Centre) was established by Ranganathan in:

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Ranganathan was the President of the Indian Library Association (ILA) during:

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Who called Ranganathan the “Father of Library Science” for the first time?

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The “Three Card System” for periodicals was introduced by:

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What are the three cards in the “Three Card System”?

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“Canons of Cataloguing” were first formulated by Ranganathan in which book?

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Which concept is related to the Fifth Law of Library Science?

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Library Administration” (the book) was written by Ranganathan in:

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Ranganathan’s “Postulates” and “Principles” are part of which work?

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Which of Ranganathan’s laws supports digital information and e-resources?

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Michael Gorman’s modern additions updated Ranganathan’s laws for the digital age. How many “New” laws did he devise?

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Which law is violated if a library is located in a remote, inaccessible area?

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Providing “Mobile Library Services” (Library on Wheels) is an application of which law?

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“The Library is a Growing Organism” means it grows in:

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Which law is satisfied when a librarian helps a student with special needs to find specific materials?

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Which law supports the “Selective Dissemination of Information” (SDI)?

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Ranganathan’s view of the library as a “Living Entity” refers to:

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How many total books did Dr. S.R. Ranganathan write approximately?

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Which law is linked to the “Time-saving” of the staff through better classification?

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What is the final goal of all five laws combined?

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