| Post Name | Librarian Grade IV and Cultural Assistant 742/2024 |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 061/2025 |
| Category Code | 742/2024 |
| Date of Test | 10 June 2025 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
‘Kerala Granthasala Sangham’ was formed in the year
Answer
Question Cancelled
2
Which one of the following is not implied in the third law of library science ?
Answer
D. library staff
3
‘All Travancore Granthasala Sangham’ was formed in the year
Answer
C. 1947
4
It is a standard for bibliographic description.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?
Answer
B. 1, 2 and 3
5
Which of the State enacted the Public library Act recently ?
Answer
B. Telangana
6
The Berne Convention, an international copyright agreement, is adopted first in the year
Answer
A. 1886
7
The Kerala Public libraries Act enacted in the year
Answer
C. 1989
8
The CIlIP is formed with merger of The library Association and
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B. Institute of Information Scientists
9
IATlIS was formed in the year
Answer
A. 1969
10
The first library school started in India at
Answer
B. Baroda
11
Expansive Classification Scheme was devised by
Answer
B. C. A. Cutter
12
Who has responsible for development of Universal decimal Classification ?
Answer
D. Paul Otlet and Henri la Fontaine
13
The subject ‘Area Studies’ is an example of which mode of formation of subject ?
Answer
C. Clustering
14
Which of the subject is an example of ‘fusion’ mode of formation ?
Answer
A. Astrophysics
15
Which of the following classification scheme is categorized as a ‘Purely Enumerative
Scheme’ ?
Answer
D. Library of congress classification
16
‘mixed Notation Type’ means, the digits contains
Answer
C. Both
17
‘Principles of Spatial Contiguity’ comes under
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C. Canon of helpful sequence
18
In ddC 19th Edition, which principle is followed to arrange the subjects in an array
– medicine – 611; Head – 611.91; Neck – 611.93; Thorax – 611.94; Abdomen –
611.95 ?
Answer
D. Principle of top downwards
19
According to Berwick Sayers, which is the quality of notation ?
i. Brevity
ii. mnemonics
iii. Simplicity
iv. Flexibility
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D. All are correct
20
Two-figure author table for book number was devised by
Answer
C. C. A. Cutter
21
Which one of the following is not a documentary communication ?
Answer
D. demonstrations
22
Information is a
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B. Processed data
23
Identify the barrier of the communication.
Answer
A. language
24
Which communication model is called as mathematical model of Communication ?
Answer
B. Shannon-Wever model
25
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about Green Open Access ?
i. Also known as self-archiving.
ii. Authors are allowed to publish preprint and post prints at their Website or IR.
iii. Immediate published version is permanently available in journal freely to all.
iv. Article Processing Charges
Answer
A. PC) is applicable.
26
ASlIB was founded in the year 1924 in England as the Association of Special libraries
and Information Bureaux, what is/are it latest name ?
Answer
A. The Association of Information management
27
Berlin declaration (Part of BBB) is related with
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B. Open Access movement
28
Right to Information Act in India enacted in the year 2005, Right before that, during
1997, Two States of India passed Right to Information Acts and they are
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D. Tamil Nadu and Goa
29
Committee on National Policy on library and Information System
Answer
D. d. P. Chattopadhyaya
30
Fair use or fair dealing is an exemption to copyright protected materials for limited use
and no need of explicit permission of owners for the use of
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D. All of the above
31
According to S. R. Ranganathan, which one of the following is a Neo-Conventional
documentary Information Sources ?
Answer
C. Patents and Standards
32
Works which lists primary and secondary sources and they guide the users how to use
primary and secondary sources, serves as Bibliographic Control tool is called
Answer
C. Tertiary Sources
33
INFOPORT is a ___________ from INFlIBNET.
Answer
D. Subject Gateway
34
match the following :
a. World of learning 1. yearbook
b. India : A Reference Annual 2. directory
c. India Who’s Who 3. Geographical dictionary
d. Andhra Pradesh district Gazetteer 4. Biographical dictionary
Code :
Answer
B. a – 2, b – 1, c – 4, d – 3
35
Indexing and Abstracting periodicals are also known as
Answer
B. Secondary periodicals
36
Identify the Citation database from the following.
Answer
A. Scopus
37
Indian library Science Abstracts is from
Answer
C. IASlIC
38
match the following :
a. E-Shodhsindhu 1. Indian Theses Repository
b. e-PG Pathshala 2. Open Educational Resource (PG Courses)
c. Shodhganga 3. Consortium
d. Swayam 4. mOOCs
Code :
Answer
C. a – 3, b – 2, c – 1, d – 4
39
The autobiography of S. R. Ranganathan is
Answer
C. A librarian looks Back
40
The evaluation criteria of reference sources dealt with the physical layout of the book,
binding, font, illustration are related with
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C. Format
41
The ‘categories of information needs based on the cognitive approach’ suggested by
Weights et al. are
i. Need of new information
ii. Need of data
iii. Need of information
iv. Need of knowledge
v. Need of information to elucidate information held
Answer
D. i, iii, v
42
Which are the stages of Kuhlthau’s model of Information Seeking Behaviour ?
i. Initiation
ii. Organization
iii. Selection
iv. Exploration
v. Presentation
vi. Formulation
vii. Collection
Answer
A. i, iii, iv, vi, vii
43
Who defined ‘Reference Service’ as “direct personal aid within a library, to persons in
search of information for whatever purpose and also various activities specially aimed
at making information as easily available as possible” ?
Answer
C. margaret Hutchins
44
Which library introduced a full-fledged Reference Service first time in India in 1930 ?
Answer
A. madras University library
45
Who introduced ‘Webliography’ ?
Answer
B. dr. James Frankel
46
Shodh Gangotri is an example for
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Question Cancelled
47
The ‘Science Citation Index Expanded’ format is available through
Answer
B. Web of Science
48
The ‘Information or description reported in a document is oriented to a specific discipline
to which the abstracting service is devoted’ is known as
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C. Slanted Abstract
49
In 2002 INSdOC was merged with which institute and giving rise to NISCAIR ?
Answer
C. NISCOm
50
Arrange the following Councils in their chronological order of establishment
i. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
ii. Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
iii. Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR)
Answer
B. ii, i, iii
51
Borrower’s ticket in the shape of pocket is used in
Answer
B. Browne Charging System
52
The 7th broad area of ISBd(m) consists of
Answer
B. ISBN, Binding and Price area
53
In which type of rack, a ‘wooden plank’ is providing for displaying periodicals ?
Answer
C. Inclined Type
54
The Indian Council of Conservation Institutes (ICCI) was established for the preservation
and conservation of decaying art heritage of India. Where was its first Conservation
Centre established ?
Answer
C. lucknow
55
‘Special grant’ allocating for setting up a specific facility or a service known as
Answer
B. Ad hoc Grant
56
The chief methods financial estimation are
i. Per capita method
ii. Budgetary method
iii. Financial estimation method
iv. Formula method
v. Proportionate method
vi. method of details
Answer
D. i, iv, v, vi
57
The Code of Practice relating to Primary Elements in the design of library Building
(IS : 1553-1960) was revised in
Answer
B. 1976, 1989
58
Employment planning can be done using the following techniques :
i. Need Assessment Technique
ii. Trend Projection Technique
iii. User Evaluation Technique
iv. Expert-Estimate Technique
v. modeling Technique
vi. Unit demand Forecasting Technique
Answer
D. ii, iv, v, vi
59
What are the dynamics required for the success of a Team, according to
Frank la Fasto ?
i. Team relationships
ii. Team spirit
iii. Team problem solving
iv. Team leadership
v. Organizational communication
vi. Organizational environment
Answer
A. i, iii, iv, vi
60
Records maintained in the Circulation Section are mainly in three formats
Answer
D. ledgers, Files, Cards
61
Which one of the following statements justifies the definition of FRBR ?
Answer
D. It is an abstract conceptual model
62
In CCC, which added entry is called subject analytical entry ?
Answer
A. Cross reference entry
63
When recording the name of the accompanying material at the end of the physical
description area in AACR-2, which connecting symbol should be used ?
Answer
B. Plus sign
64
Which one of the following statements does not characterize 1 SBd ?
Answer
D. It compels the use of specific classification scheme
65
What does Thesaurus mean in terms of indexing ?
Answer
C. Controlled vocabulary
66
In PRECIS, which script is used to represent interposed operators ?
Answer
B. Roman small
67
As per the categorization of NISO, which metadata is used for the identification of
collection and related information sources ?
Answer
B. descriptive metadata
68
How many core elements are consisted in the dublin core metadata set for describing
resources ?
Answer
C. 15
69
Consider the following statements with reference to RDA:
1. RDA stands for Resource Description and Access.
2. RDA was published in 2010.
3. RDA is the successor to CCC.
4. It is a standard for bibliographic description.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?
Answer
A. 1,2and4 = 8B)1,2and3
70
What are the five elementary categories of POPSI ?
Answer
D. Discipline, Entity, Action, Property and Modifier
71
The Paris convention in 1883 is related to
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C. Protection of industrial property
72
How long does the copyright of a literary work last in India after the death of the author ?
Answer
B. 60 years
73
Read the following statements with reference to TRIPS (Trade Related Aspects of
Intellectual Property Rights) and mark which statement/s is/are correct ?
1. It is an International agreement between member nations of WIPO.
2. It is the successor to the former General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
(GATT 1947).
3. The TRIPS agreement was came into effect on 1 January 1995.
4. The TRIPS council is responsible for the administration of TRIPS agreement.
Answer
D. 2,3 and 4
74
Under what circumstances is fair use not permissible ?
Answer
B. Performance by an Amateur club that is given to a paying audience
75
In which year the latest amendment to the Indian Copyright Act came into force ?
Answer
A. 2012
76
Who among the following is not a founder member of GATT ?
Answer
D. Sweden
77
UNESCO developed the universal copyright convention as an alternative to which of
the following ?
Answer
C. Berne convention
78
Read the following statements with reference to Indian Patent Law and mark which
statement/s is/are correct ?
1. The Indian Patent Act in force today was enacted in 1970.
2. The Act was amended in 1999 with retrospective effect from 1 January 1990.
3. After the amendment in 1999, numerous changes were made to the Indian
Patent Act in 2002, 2005 and 2006.
4. The Head Office of the patent office at Kolkata.
Answer
B. 1,3 and4
79
What is copy left in terms of software ?
Answer
C. The user can use the software freely and allowed to modify it, user can distribute
his own versions with changes but can’t sell the same.
80
Which one of the following is designed to check the plagiarism ?
Answer
A. eTBlAST
81
Which energy-efficient technology uses LED light bulbs to provide low-cost wireless
internet connectivity ?
Answer
B. liFi
82
library 2.0 is a term coined by
Answer
C. michael Casey
83
Which of the following devices is used to divide a large network into smaller, more
efficient segments and also monitors traffic on both sides to ensure data packets
are forwarded to the correct destination ?
Answer
B. Bridge
84
Which Internet-based service enables real-time communication using sound and
Video between individuals or groups through an electronic device ?
Answer
D. Video conferencing
85
What is the term used when several devices or computers are connected in a
hierarchical structure ?
Answer
A. Tree Network
86
The word Koha, used for the library management software, is derived from which
language ?
Answer
B. maori
87
Which concept aims to provide a single multipurpose communication network using a
uniform technology to support a wide range of telecommunication services, replacing
dedicated service-specific networks ?
Answer
D. Integrated Services digital Network (ISdN)
88
Who introduced the Quick Response (QR) code technology ?
Answer
C. denso Wave
89
In Koha, which module includes the system preferences settings ?
Answer
C. Koha Administration
90
Which type of attack occurs when an attacker sends an excessive amount of data,
overwhelming an application or protocol beyond its handling capacity ?
Answer
C. Buffer Overrun Attack
91
A project launched by the library of Congress named CdRS means
Answer
A. Collaborative digital Reference Service
92
A small sheet of transparent photographic film usually containing printed information
in a size too small to be seen by the naked eye and needs a special device to read
the images.
Answer
D. Microfiche
93
What is the term for the situation where a digital resource becomes unreadable
due to the unavailability of the physical media, the required reader, hardware, or
supporting software ?
Answer
C. digital Obsolescence
94
Which protocol is generally used for interoperability in digital libraries ?
Answer
B. Open archives initiative protocol for metadata harvesting
95
Any data which has four V’s i.e. Volume, Variety, Veracity and Velocity is termed as
Answer
C. Big data
96
An automated methods to recognize an individual based on their physiological and
behavioral characteristics
Answer
C. Biometrics
97
The technology that enable machines to understand, interpret and generate human
language.
Answer
A. Natural language Processing (NlP)
98
A technology that merges computer generated simulations with real world
environments, placing them on top of real world objects is known as
Answer
A. Augmented reality
99
match the following :
Publishers self-archiving policy SHerPA roMeo databases colour coding
a. Archive pre-print and post prints i. White
or publishers version in PdF
b. Archive post print or publishers ii. yellow
version in PdF
c. Archive pre-print or pre-referring iii. Blue
d. Archiving not formally support iv. Green
Answer
C. a – iv, b – iii, c – ii, d – i
100
match the following :
A B
a. dspace i. University of Waikato
b. Eprints ii. duraSpace
c. Greenstone iii. University of Southampton
d. Federo Common iv. mIT and HP labs
Answer
A. a – iv, b – iii, c – i, d – ii
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