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      Full form of ISBD is 

    • International Standard Bibliographic Description
    • Indian supervision of book department
    • Inter-disciplinary Subjects of Book Description
    • International Social Bibliography description
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This Library Science Quiz evaluates knowledge on key topics like Google's PageRank, ISBD, and the history of the Library of Congress. It is designed to test understanding of important library science principles and developments, enhancing professional or academic expertise in the field.

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  • 2. 

    The thesaurus consists of descriptors and non-descriptors

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because a thesaurus is a reference tool that contains a list of words organized in a hierarchical structure. It includes descriptors, which are words that describe a concept or subject, and non-descriptors, which are words that are not directly related to the concept or subject. Both types of words are included in a thesaurus to provide a comprehensive list of synonyms and related terms for users to expand their vocabulary and find alternative words to use in their writing or speech.

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  • 3. 

    Delivery of Book Act passed in the year

    • 1954

    • 1952

    • 1964

    • 1960

    Correct Answer
    A. 1954
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1954. This is the year in which the Delivery of Book Act was passed.

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  • 4. 

     1985 ILA organised the IFLA regional seminar on UAP in 

    • Bangalore

    • New Delhi

    • Chennai

    • Pune

    Correct Answer
    A. New Delhi
    Explanation
    In 1985, the International Library Association (ILA) organized the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) regional seminar on Universal Availability of Publications (UAP). The seminar took place in New Delhi, India.

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  • 5. 

    ____________________ is based on the principle of citation analysis.

    • Twitter

    • Google's PageRank

    • Facebook

    • Consortia

    Correct Answer
    A. Google's PageRank
    Explanation
    Google's PageRank is based on the principle of citation analysis. Citation analysis is a method used to evaluate the importance or relevance of a particular document or webpage by examining the number and quality of citations it receives from other sources. In the case of Google's PageRank, it uses the number and quality of backlinks to a webpage as a measure of its importance and relevance. The more reputable and authoritative websites that link to a webpage, the higher its PageRank will be, indicating its significance in search engine rankings.

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  • 6. 

     Library of Congress is the national library (National libraries) of the United States. Founded in 

    Correct Answer
    1800
    Explanation
    The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States, established in 1800. It serves as a repository of knowledge and information, preserving and providing access to a vast collection of books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other resources. The library plays a crucial role in supporting research, promoting literacy, and preserving the nation's cultural heritage.

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  • 7. 

     A library building should be planned for at least next ____ years,

    • 50

    • 20

    • 30

    • 40

    Correct Answer
    A. 20
    Explanation
    A library building should be planned for at least the next 20 years because it allows for long-term sustainability and adaptability. Planning for a shorter period may result in the building becoming outdated or insufficient for future needs. Additionally, a 20-year plan allows for potential changes in technology, community needs, and library services to be incorporated into the design and functionality of the building.

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  • 8. 

    Hariyana passed the public library act in the year of 1993

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because Hariyana did not pass the public library act in 1993.

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  • 9. 

     In 1965, he was honored by the Indian government for his contributions to the field with the title of 

    • National Research Professor

    • Father of Library Science

    • Librarian of Century

    • Documentation Researcher

    Correct Answer
    A. National Research Professor
    Explanation
    The correct answer is National Research Professor. In 1965, the Indian government recognized his significant contributions to the field, and he was bestowed with the prestigious title of National Research Professor. This title acknowledges his exceptional achievements and expertise in his field of work.

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  • 10. 

    The Library of Congress issued the first edition of the document MARC 21 in

    • 1984

    • 1985

    • 1987

    Correct Answer
    A. 1987
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1987. The Library of Congress issued the first edition of the document MARC 21 in 1987.

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