Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers for ,UGC NET, KVS, NVS, and other LIS Exams library-related recruitments

Below is a comprehensive set of various multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for each topic relevant to Library and Information Science (LIS). These questions are designed to prepare candidates for competitive librarian exams such as UGC NET, KVS, DSSSB, NVS, and more. The questions also include topics on ICT, classification, cataloging, research methods, library automation, and management.

Section 1: Library and Information Science Foundations

1.     Who is known as the father of Library Science in India?

a)                      Melvil Dewey

b)                     S.R. Ranganathan

c)                      Paul Otlet

d)                 John Cotton Dana

Answer: b) S.R. Ranganathan

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2.     Which is the first law of Library Science?

a) Save the time of the reader

b) Every reader his/her book

c) Books are for use

d) A library is a growing organism

Answer: c) Books are for use

3.     What year was the "Library of Congress Classification" developed?

   a) 1897

  b) 1853

    c) 1876

    d) 1902
Answer: a) 1897

4.     What does ISBN stand for?

    a) International Serial Book Number

    b) Indian Standard Book Number

    c) International Standard Book Number

    d) International Scientific Book Number
Answer: c) International Standard Book Number

5.     Which library was considered the largest in the ancient world?

    a) Alexandria Library

    b) Pergamum Library

o   c) Bodleian Library

   d) Vatican Library
Answer: a) Alexandria Library

6.     The Colon Classification was developed by:
a) S.R. Ranganathan
b) Henry Bliss
c) J.D. Brown
d) Charles Cutter
Answer: a) S.R. Ranganathan

7.       Who is the father of Library Science in India?
a) Paul Otlet
b) Melvil Dewey
c) S.R. Ranganathan
d) Henri La Fontaine
Answer: c) S.R. Ranganathan

8.      Which of the following is the first law of Library Science?
a) Save the time of the reader
b) Every reader his/her book
c) Books are for use
d) A library is a growing organism
Answer: c) Books are for use

9.     When was the Indian Library Association (ILA) founded?
a) 1933
b) 1954
c) 1965
d) 1972
Answer: a) 1933

10.      Which is considered the first public library in the world?
a) Alexandria Library
b) Bodleian Library
c) Boston Public Library
d) Vatican Library
Answer: c) Boston Public Library

11.     Which concept is associated with S.R. Ranganathan's classification?
a) Analytico-synthetic classification
b) Faceted classification
c) Chain indexing
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

12. Which year marks the publication of Colon Classification?
a) 1924
b) 1933
c) 1947
d) 1950
Answer: b) 193What is the purpose of interlibrary loan?

a) To lend books within a library branch
b) To provide resources from other libraries
c) To give discounts on books
d) None of the above
Answer: b) To provide resources from other libraries

14.                        Which library science pioneer introduced the DDC system?
a) John Dewey
b) Melvil Dewey
c) S.R. Ranganathan
d) H.E. Bliss
Answer: b) Melvil Dewey

15.                        The term “Bibliotherapy” refers to:
a) Book recycling
b) Use of books in therapy
c) Preservation of old books
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Use of books in therapy

16.                        In which country was the first school of librarianship founded?
a) USA
b) UK
c) India
d) Germany
Answer: a) USA

17.                          Who formulated the five laws of Library Science?
a) Melvil Dewey
b) Paul Otlet
c) S.R. Ranganathan
d) Bliss Henry
Answer: c) S.R. Ranganathan

18.                        Which of the following is the second law of Library Science?
a) Every book its reader
b) Save the time of the reader
c) A library is a growing organism
d) Every reader his/her book
Answer: d) Every reader his/her book

19.                        The first National Library in India is:
a) Delhi Public Library
b) National Library of India, Kolkata
c) British Council Library
d) Connemara Library
Answer: b) National Library of India, Kolkata

20.                        Which organization sets international standards for cataloging?
a) ALA
b) IFLA
c) UNESCO
d) ISO
Answer: b) IFLA

21.                        Library legislation refers to:
a) Laws governing copyright
b) Laws related to library funding and services
c) Rules for library automation
d) Digital repository policies
Answer: b) Laws related to library funding and services

22.                        In which year was the IFLA founded?
a) 1927
b) 1930
c) 1929
d) 1932
Answer: c) 1929

23.                        The ISBN system assigns a unique identifier to:
a) Libraries
b) Journals
c) Books
d) Theses
Answer: c) Books

24.                        The primary goal of public libraries is:
a) Academic research
b) Preservation of manuscripts
c) Providing information to all members of the community
d) Hosting conferences
Answer: c) Providing information to all members of the community

25.                        The Dewey Decimal Classification system was developed in:
a) 1856
b) 1876
c) 1896
d) 1916
Answer: b) 1876

26.                        Which law of Library Science focuses on preventing obsolescence?
a) First Law
b) Fourth Law
c) Fifth Law
d) Second Law
Answer: c) Fifth Law

27.                        Which library first used automation techniques?
a) Library of Congress
b) British Library
c) Ohio State University Library
d) National Library of India
Answer: c) Ohio State University Library

28.                        Who introduced Chain Indexing?
a) S.R. Ranganathan
b) Melvil Dewey
c) Henry Bliss
d) Seymour Lubetzky
Answer: a) S.R. Ranganathan

29.                         What is the significance of Library Acts?
a) Ensures preservation of digital collections
b) Supports establishment and management of libraries
c) Promotes global exchange of information
d) Regulates publishing industry
Answer: b) Supports establishment and management of libraries

30.                        Which famous library in ancient times was destroyed by fire?
a) Alexandria Library
b) Vatican Library
c) Bodleian Library
d) Congress Library
Answer: a) Alexandria Library

31.                        The motto “Books are for use” belongs to which library law?
a) First Law
b) Third Law
c) Fourth Law
d) Fifth Law
Answer: a) First Law

32.                         What does the term ‘Reprography’ mean?
a) Printing books
b) Reproducing documents using photocopying
c) Digital archiving
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Reproducing documents using photocopying

33.                        The Public Library Manifesto was published by:
a) UNESCO
b) IFLA
c) ALA
d) ISO
Answer: a) UNESCO

34.                         In which year did India adopt ISBN?
a) 1970
b) 1985
c) 1989
d) 1992
Answer: d) 1992

35.                        What does the term “Bibliophilia” mean?
a) Fear of books
b) Love for books
c) Study of library science
d) Digital library management
Answer: b) Love for books

36.                        A librarian’s primary duty is to:
a) Teach classes
b) Maintain the library budget
c) Provide access to information and resources
d) Write scholarly articles
Answer: c) Provide access to information and resources

37.                        Which of the following is the third law of library science?
a) Save the time of the reader
b) Books are for use
c) A library is a growing organism
d) Every book its reader
Answer: d) Every book its reader

38.                        Who founded the Indian Library Association (ILA)?
a) S.R. Ranganathan
b) K.G. Deshpande
c) B.S. Keshavan
d) Raja Rammohan Roy
Answer: a) S.R. Ranganathan

39.                        Which organization developed the ISBN system?
a) UNESCO
b) BIS
c) ISO
d) IFLA
Answer: c) ISO

40.                        The term “Bibliotherapy” refers to:
a) Therapy through reading books
b) Preservation of manuscripts
c) Digitization of books
d) Cataloging therapy resources
Answer: a) Therapy through reading books

41.                        The National Library of India is located in:
a) Delhi
b) Kolkata
c) Mumbai
d) Chennai
Answer: b) Kolkata

 

 

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Section 2: Classification and Cataloging

42.                        The latest edition of DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification) is:

a) 20th edition

b) 21st edition

c) 23rd edition

d) 24th edition
Answer: c) 23rd edition

43.                        Who introduced the concept of "Facet Analysis" in classification?

a) Shiyali Ranganathan

b) Melvil Dewey

c) Henry Bliss

d) Paul Otlet
Answer: a) Shiyali Ranganathan

44.                        What is the purpose of AACR2?

a) To classify books by subject

b) To standardize cataloging rules

c) To create call numbers

d) To develop MARC records
Answer: b) To standardize cataloging rules

45.                        What is a "Call Number"?

a) A unique number identifying a book in a library

      b) An ISBN identifier

c) Author's personal identification

d) A catalog code for interlibrary loan
Answer: a) A unique number identifying a book in a library

46.                        Which classification system uses decimal numbers?
a) Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
b) Library of Congress Classification (LCC)
c) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
d) Colon Classification (CC)
Answer: a) Dewey Decimal Classification

47.                        In AACR2, what does “AACR” stand for?
a) Anglo-American Cataloging Rules
b) American Archival Cataloging Rules
c) Anglo-Asian Cataloging Regulations
d) American Association of Cataloging Rules
Answer: a) Anglo-American Cataloging Rules

48.                        Which classification system is used by most public libraries?
a) UDC
b) DDC
c) LCC
d) Colon Classification
Answer: b) DDC

49.                        What does AACR2 stand for?
a) Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd Edition
b) American Archival Cataloging Rules
c) Anglo-African Cataloging Rules
d) Advanced Access Cataloging Rules
Answer: a) Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd Edition

50.                        In Colon Classification, ‘Personality’ is a:
a) Main Class
b) Facet
c) Schedule
d) Section
Answer: b) Facet

51.                        The DDC system was developed by:
a) S.R. Ranganathan
b) Paul Otlet
c) Melvil Dewey
d) Cutter
Answer: c) Melvil Dewey

52.                        What is the purpose of subject cataloging?
a) Alphabetical arrangement of titles
b) To provide subject access to books
c) To record bibliographic information
d) To maintain circulation records
Answer: b) To provide subject access to books

53.                        The Universe of Knowledge concept relates to:
a) Classification of information
b) Research methodology
c) Open access publishing
d) User behavior
Answer: a) Classification of information

54.                        Which is NOT a basic category in Ranganathan’s PMEST?
a) Personality
b) Energy
c) Space
d) Action
Answer: d) Action

55.                        The term “bibliographic universe” refers to:
a) Catalogs of only public libraries
b) All recorded knowledge in any format
c) Universe of fiction books
d) Libraries only with physical collections
Answer: b) All recorded knowledge in any format

56.                        A thesaurus is used for:
a) Defining terms
b) Organizing knowledge into concepts
c) Summarizing research papers
d) Creating indexes
Answer: b) Organizing knowledge into concepts

57.                         UDC stands for:
a) Universal Decimal Classification
b) Unified Data Classification
c) Union Database Collection
d) Universal Data Classification
Answer: a) Universal Decimal Classification

58.                         Which is a notation system in classification?
a) Numbers and symbols used for classification
b) Alphabetical order of book titles
c) Rules for cataloging entries
d) Subject headings
Answer: a) Numbers and symbols used for classification

59.                          The primary focus of a special library is on:
a) General collections
b) A specific subject area or discipline
c) Children’s literature
d) Rare manuscripts
Answer: b) A specific subject area or discipline

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Section 3: Information Retrieval Systems

6                      What does OPAC stand for?

• a) Online Periodicals and Catalogs
• b) Online Public Access Catalog
• c) Offline Public Access Center
• d) Open Public Access Computer
  Answer: b) Online Public Access Catalog

61.                        Which database is most commonly used in libraries for academic journals?

• a) JSTOR
• b) ScienceDirect
• c) ProQuest
• d) All of the above
  Answer: d) All of the above

62.                        What is the main purpose of indexing?

• a) To summarize the content of a document
• b) To provide an abstract of the text
• c) To facilitate quick retrieval of information
• d) To evaluate books
  Answer: c) To facilitate quick retrieval of information

63.                        What type of source is an encyclopedia?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Tertiary

64.                        Which is a primary information source?
a) Research articles
b) Yearbooks
c) Bibliographies
d) Dictionaries
Answer: a) Research articles

65.                        Which of the following is NOT a reference tool?
a) Dictionary
b) Directory
c) Biography
d) Fiction book
Answer: d) Fiction book

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Section 4: Library Automation and Digital Libraries

66.                        Which software is popularly used for library automation?

• a) Koha
• b) DSpace
• c) SLIM
• d) All of the above
  Answer: d) All of the above

67.                        What is RFID technology used for in libraries?

• a) Scanning barcodes
• b) User identification
• c) Tracking library resources
• d) Printing library cards
  Answer: c) Tracking library resources

68.                        Which digital library initiative is managed by IIT Kharagpur?

• a) NDLI (National Digital Library of India)
• b) INFLIBNET
• c) DELNET
• d) CALIBER
  Answer: a) NDLI (National Digital Library of India)

 

69.                        What is the full form of HTTP?
a) Hyper Terminal Text Protocol
b) HyperText Transfer Protocol
c) Hypermedia Text Transmission Protocol
d) None of the above
Answer: b) HyperText Transfer Protocol

70.                        In database management, SQL stands for:
a) Structured Query Language
b) Systematic Query Layout
c) Standard Query Language
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Structured Query Language

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Section 5: Research Methodology and Statistics

71.                        Which type of research focuses on numerical data?

• a) Quantitative research
• b) Qualitative research
• c) Historical research
• d) Descriptive research
  Answer: a) Quantitative research

72.                        What is the term for a structured collection of data?

• a) Database
• b) Dataset
• c) Library catalog
• d) Bibliography
  Answer: b) Dataset

73.                        What is a literature review?

• a) A study of literary works
• b) A review of books
• c) A summary of existing research
• d) A report on user statistics
  Answer: c) A summary of existing research

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Section 6: Library Legislation and Policies

74.                        When was the Delivery of Books Act enacted in India?

• a) 1948
• b) 1954
• c) 1962
• d) 1971
  Answer: b) 1954

75.                        What is INFLIBNET?

• a) Information and Library Network
• b) Indian Library Network
• c) International Library Network
• d) Inter-Library Network
  Answer: a) Information and Library Network

Library Management and Services

76.                        In which year was the UNESCO Public Library Manifesto revised last?
a) 1994
b) 1995
c) 1997
d) 2000
Answer: a) 1994

77.                        Which term refers to the process of cataloging items available in the library electronically?
a) Library Automation
b) Library Extension Services
c) Technical Processing
d) Bibliographic Control
Answer: a) Library Automation

78.                         What is library budgeting?
a) Planning for staff management
b) Allocation of financial resources to different library activities
c) Organizing books in a sequence
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Allocation of financial resources to different library activities

79.                          The span of control refers to:
a) Number of employees managed by one supervisor
b) Control over book purchases
c) Staff leave management
d) Organizing events in a library
Answer: a) Number of employees managed by one supervisor

Research and Bibliometrics

7.     What is the measure of the impact factor of a journal used for?
a) To assess the financial health of a journal
b) To calculate the journal’s popularity based on subscription
c) To determine the frequency of citations for a journal
d) To analyze the quality of its advertisements
Answer: c) To determine the frequency of citations for a journal

8.     Which type of sampling is used for qualitative research?
a) Random Sampling
b) Stratified Sampling
c) Purposive Sampling
d) Systematic Sampling
Answer: c) Purposive Sampling

 

9.     What is the main objective of information literacy?
a) Teaching library cataloging
b) Enabling users to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively
c) Promoting library management skills
d) Teaching research methodology
Answer: b) Enabling users to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively

ICT in Library Science

  What does RFID stand for?
a) Radio Frequency Identification
b) Radio Frequency Interface
c) Radio Frequency Interpretation
d) Radio Frequency Initiation
Answer: a) Radio Frequency Identification

What is the full form of OPAC?
a) Online Public Access Catalog
b) Online Processing and Circulation
c) Online Periodical Access Center
d) Offline Public Access Computer
Answer: a) Online Public Access Catalog

Which programming language is popular for library automation software?
a) Java
b) C++
c) Python
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

  Which software is widely used for digital repositories?
a) DSpace
b) SLIM
c) Koha
d) Aleph
Answer: a) DSpace

  What does HTTP stand for?
a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
b) Hypertext Telecommunication Protocol
c) Hypermedia Transmission Program
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol

  SQL is used in:
a) Library indexing
b) Managing databases
c) Online cataloging
d) Circulation services
Answer: b) Managing databases

  What type of network is used to connect computers within a library?
a) LAN
b) WAN
c) VPN
d) MAN
Answer: a) LAN

  Which term describes a software program that retrieves and displays web content?
a) Browser
b) Server
c) Modem
d) Indexer
Answer: a) Browser

    What is MARC?
a) Machine Readable Cataloging
b) Metadata Access Record Code
c) Machine Archiving Retrieval Code
d) Multimedia Access Resource Center
Answer: a) Machine Readable Cataloging

 In library automation, which open-source software is most commonly used?
a) DSpace
b) Koha
c) LibSys
d) SLIM
Answer: b) Koha

1.     What does ICT stand for?
a) Information and Communication Technology
b) Information Computing Techniques
c) International Communication Tools
d) Intelligent Computing Technology
Answer: a) Information and Communication Technology

2.     What is the main purpose of OPAC?
a) Catalog digital archives
b) Provide online access to library catalogs
c) Organize research papers
d) Manage circulation of books
Answer: b) Provide online access to library catalogs

3.     Which software is open-source and popular for library automation?
a) DSpace
b) Koha
c) LibSys
d) Aleph
Answer: b) Koha

4.     What is an Institutional Repository?
a) A place where old books are stored
b) A digital collection of academic research and outputs
c) Physical archives of an institution
d) A circulation desk in libraries
Answer: b) A digital collection of academic research and outputs

5.     RFID technology in libraries is used for:
a) Book classification
b) Automated check-in and check-out
c) Archiving manuscripts
d) Managing conferences
Answer: b) Automated check-in and check-out

6.     What is the full form of HTML?
a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
b) HyperText Markup Language
c) High Text Mining Language
d) Hyper Technology Machine Learning
Answer: b) HyperText Markup Language

7.       What does MARC stand for?
a) Machine Readable Cataloging
b) Manual Archival Record Code
c) Metadata Access and Retrieval Code
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Machine Readable Cataloging

8.       RFID in libraries is used for:
a) Automation of circulation
b) Rebinding old books
c) Creating bibliographies
d) Providing remote access
Answer: a) Automation of circulatio

 

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