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Part 1: Classification & Cataloguing
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According to Ranganathan, what are the three planes of work in designing a classification system?
Physical, Chemical, Biological
Idea, Verbal, Notational
Author, Title, Subject
Input, Process, Output
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a library classification system?
Schedules
Notation
Accession Register
Alphabetical Index
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In DDC, which main class represents 'Social Sciences'?
100
200
300
500
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What is the primary function of the "Relative Index" in DDC?
To list books by author
To bring together distributed aspects of a subject
To record the accession number
To separate related subjects
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The "PMEST" formula in Colon Classification stands for:
Person, Material, Energy, Space, Time
Personality, Matter, Energy, Space, Time
Physics, Maths, Economics, Science, Technology
Personality, Method, Entity, Structure, Time
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Which notation system does the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) use?
Pure Notation (Indo-Arabic numerals)
Mixed Notation (Alphabets and Numerals)
Roman Numerals only
Greek symbols
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What constitutes a "Call Number" of a book?
Class Number only
Book Number only
Class Number + Book Number + Collection Number
ISBN + Title
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Which Law of Library Science implies that the library catalogue should be "easy to consult" and "save time"?
First Law
Second Law
Fourth Law
Fifth Law
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The "APUPA" pattern in Colon Classification is related to:
Alphabetical Indexing
Shelf Arrangement of documents
Author Cataloguing
Budgeting
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Who is considered the father of the library movement in India and the creator of Colon Classification?
Melvil Dewey
C.A. Cutter
S.R. Ranganathan
W.C.B. Sayers
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What is the standard number of digits for a DDC main class number (minimum length)?
One digit
Two digits
Three digits
Four digits
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ISO-2709 is a standard for:
Library Furniture
Bibliographic Information Interchange on Magnetic Tape
Classification of Maps
Book Binding
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In MARC format, what does the "Directory" contain?
The full title of the book
The tag, starting location, and length of each field
The physical description of the book
The library's address
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Which symbol is used to represent "Personality" in Colon Classification (6th Edition)?
(Semicolon)
(Colon)
(Comma)
(Dot)
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What is the difference between a Library Catalogue and a Bibliography?
A catalogue is limited to a specific library's collection; a bibliography is not.
A bibliography uses call numbers; a catalogue does not.
A catalogue is only for staff; a bibliography is for public.
There is no difference
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The "Wall-Picture Principle" in Colon Classification is used for:
Determining the order of facets (Citation Order)
Designing library walls
Arranging books by size
Classifying maps
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Which organization maintains the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) currently?
UNESCO
OCLC
IFLA
ALA
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What is "ISBD"?
International Standard Book Description
International Standard Bibliographic Description
Indian Standard Book Description
International System for Book Distribution
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In DDC, Table 1 represents:
Geographic Areas
Languages
Standard Subdivisions
Literature
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Which of the following is an example of an "Exchange Format"?
AACR2
DDC
MARC 21
Sears List
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The "Canon of Exhaustiveness" belongs to which plane of work?
Verbal Plane
Idea Plane
Notational Plane
Cataloguing Plane
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What is the main purpose of a "Shelf List"?
To help readers find books
To act as an inventory for stock verification
To list books alphabetically by author
To replace the public catalogue
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In CC, "Biotechnology" (Fused subject) is an example of which mode of formation of subjects?
Lamination
Loose Assemblage
Fusion
Fission
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What does the "Leader" in a MARC record define?
The list of all authors
Parameters for processing the record (e.g., record status, length)
The subject headings
The library location
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"Symbiosis" in library science refers to the relationship between:
Library and User
Classification and Cataloguing
Books and Shelves
Staff and Management
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