Library & Information Science Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams | Library & Information Science Quiz Set 15

(1) Assertion (A) : There is a connection between the concept of uncertainty and relevance in IR.

Reason (R) : In IR both uncertainty and relevance are totally ruled out as part of query document matching.

(1) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true.
Answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false
(2) Assertion (A) : Electronic indexing and abstracting services are not advantageous over print.

Reason (R) : Electronic indexes work on much the same principles as print.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(3) (A) is false but (R) is true
(4) (A) is true but (R) is false.
Answer: (A) is false but (R) is true

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(3) Assertion (A) : The efforts of contemporary libraries in using static A-Z lists (as a part of their ERM system) to facilitate access for users who wanted to limit their searches to e-content has failed to yield results.

Reason (R) : Such lists maintained locally are, by necessity, more detailed and elaborate, as increase of titles made the maintenance of such lists more labour intensive and complicated.

Codes :
(1) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(2) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false. .
(4) Assertion (A) : Libraries contribute to capacity building, which is essential to community development.

Reason (R) : Library programmes and services can influence a person’s desire for lifelong learning, which is an important component of capacity building.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) (R) is true, but (A) is false.
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true.
(5) Assertion (A) : A collaborative culture is an important condition for knowledge transfer between individuals.

Reason (R) : Knowledge transfer do not require individuals to come together to interact, exchange, and share ideas and knowledge with one another.

Codes :
(1) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) Both (R) and (A) are false.
Answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(6) Assertion (A) : Right to Information Act in India mandates timely response to citizen requests for information sought.

Reason (R) : The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(4) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true.
(7) One of the six defining characteristics of serious leisure is
(1) amateurism
(2) requires no expertise
(3) pleasure
(4) spirit of the community
Answer: spirit of the community
(8) One of the three main types of serious leisure is
(1) hobbies.
(2) sport
(3) entertainment
(4) art
Answer: hobbies
(9) Which is not one of the eight durable benefits of serious leisure ?
(1) Self-expression
(2) Renewal of self
(3) Social interaction
(4) Unique ethos
Answer: Unique ethos
(10) The word ‘serious’ is the phrase ‘serious leisure’ expresses the idea of
(1) gravity
(2) anxiety
(3) sincerity
(4) pleasure sensations
Answer: sincerity
(11) A temporary reward comes from
(1) casual leisure
(2) project-based leisure
(3) serious leisure
(4) enduring sensations of fulfilment
Answer: project-based leisure
(12) Index Indiana, an index to Indian Periodical Literature is being compiled by
(1) Central Reference Library, Kolkata
(2) National Library of India
(3) NISCAIR
(4) IASLIC
Answer: Central Reference Library, Kolkata
(13) According to OCLC research report ‘Know your community and its needs’ is the rephrasing of which law of Ranganathan ?
(1) First Law
(2) Second Law
(3) Third Law
(4) Fourth Law
Answer: Second Law
(14) Identify the document which is published by H.W. Wilson.
(1) Europa World Yearbook 55th ed. 2014
(2) The International Who’s Who 78th ed. 2014
(3) Sears list of subject Headings 20th ed. 2010
(4) Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory 53rd ed. 2015
Answer: Sears list of subject Headings 20th ed. 2010
(15) ‘Open Journal System’ is an example of which of the following open access models ?
(1) Green
(2) Red
(3) Gold
(4) Platinum
Answer: Platinum

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