Daily Important LIS Questions June 2025

Daily Important LIS Question - June 2025

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30 June 2025

What is the main idea of the Drury Principle?

Every book should be read by all users Libraries should keep books for historical value Every book must justify its place on the shelves Every library should have at least 1 lakh books

Answer: (C) Every book must justify its place on the shelves

Description:

The Drury Principle promotes the idea that only useful, relevant, and used books should be retained in the library. The principle is a foundation for managing library collections — especially in evaluating which items to keep or remove.

29 June 2025

What typically leads to the hypothesis formation phase in the scientific method spiral?

Data analysis Observations and questioning Drawing conclusions Peer review

Answer: (b) Observations and questioning

Description:

Observing a phenomenon and asking questions lead scientists to form hypotheses to explain what they see.

28 June 2025

In a spiral of scientific methods, which phase represents high point of clarity, understanding, or discovery?

Nadir Formative Phase Spark / Ignition Point Zenith

Answer: (D) Zenith

Description:

The zenith in this spiral represents moments of breakthrough, clarity, or scientific advancement. It’s the peak of understanding within one cycle — before the next round begins.

27 June 2025

Suppose you are a researcher in any subject and want to check if a similar research proposal has already been registered. Which INFLIBNET service should you use?

ShodhGanga ShodhGangotri IRINS Vidwan

Answer: (b) ShodhGangotri

Description:

ShodhGangotri is the service provided by INFLIBNET that hosts research proposals and synopses of scholars registered for Ph.D. or M.Phil. programs. It helps researchers check for ongoing or registered research topics, thereby preventing duplication and guiding topic selection. On the other hand: ShodhGanga provides access to full-text theses after completion. IRINS is for managing faculty profiles and research output. Vidwan is an expert database of researchers and scientists in India.

26 June 2025

Which of the following is a post-coordinate indexing system?

Chain Indexing Dewey Decimal Classification Systematic Indexing Library of Congress Subject Headings

Answer: (C) Systematic Indexing

Description:

Systematic Indexing is an example of a post-coordinate system, where individual terms are selected and can be combined later during search.

25 June 2025

Which of the following models is RDA based on?

ISBD FRBR and FRAD Classification system Encoding rule

Answer: (B) FRBR and FRAD

Description:

RDA uses Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) and Authority Data (FRAD) as its foundation.

24 June 2025

RDA (Resource Description and Access) is best described as a:

Metadata format Content standard Classification system Encoding rule

Answer: (B) Content standard

Description:

RDA tells what information to record (content), but not how to encode it (format like MARC).

23 June 2025

Which organization maintains CODEN today?

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Library of Congress IFLA Elsevier

Answer: (A) Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)

Description:

CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, is responsible for assigning and maintaining CODENs.

22 June 2025

Which of the following is not a type of relationship commonly found in a thesaurus?

Broader Term (BT) Opposite Term (OT) Related Term (RT) Narrower Term (NT)

Answer: (B) Opposite Term (OT)

Description:

Standard thesaurus relationships include Broader Term (BT), Narrower Term (NT), and Related Term (RT). "Opposite Term" is not a recognized thesaurus relationship in LIS vocabulary control.

21 June 2025

Why is a Thesaurus Important in LIS?

Improves precision and recall in searching Supports semantic searching (searching by concept, not just keywords) Ensures consistency in indexing and metadata tagging All of the above

Answer: (D) All of the above

Description:

A thesaurus plays a crucial role in organizing, indexing, and retrieving information effectively in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). It acts as a controlled vocabulary tool that supports semantic consistency and search precision in information systems such as OPACs, databases, and digital libraries.

20 June 2025

On which cloud platform is e-Granthalaya 4.0 hosted?

MeghRaj Cloud AWS Cloud Google Cloud Platform Microsoft Azure

Answer: (A) MeghRaj Cloud

Description:

e-Granthalaya 4.0 is hosted on NIC’s MeghRaj Cloud, part of the Government of India’s national cloud initiative.

19 June 2025

What is e-Granthalaya?

A database management system for agriculture A mobile application for online shopping A document editing tool developed by NIELIT A Library Management Software developed by NIC

Answer: (D) A Library Management Software developed by NIC

Description:

e-Granthalaya is a Library Management Software developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), specifically designed for automating library services and operations.

18 June 2025

Which of the following is most likely to include a scope note?

Controlled vocabulary thesaurus Dictionary Grammar textbook Encyclopedia

Answer: (A) Controlled vocabulary thesaurus

Description:

Thesauri in information retrieval often include scope notes to guide users in selecting the correct controlled term during indexing or searching.

17 June 2025

A scope note would be most helpful in which of the following situations?

Spelling correction Disambiguating a term with multiple meanings Translating a term into another language Highlighting keywords in a document

Answer: (B) Disambiguating a term with multiple meanings

Description:

When a term has more than one possible interpretation (e.g., "Jaguar" as an animal or car), a scope note helps clarify the intended meaning.

16 June 2025

What does the term ‘Helpful Sequence’ refer to in library classification?

The alphabetical arrangement of books on shelves A classification system based on book size A numerical coding for catalog entries A user-friendly, logical order of subjects to aid information retrieval

Answer: (D) A user-friendly, logical order of subjects to aid information retrieval

Description:

Helpful Sequence refers to arranging subjects or documents in a logical, intuitive order that is most helpful to the user, improving access and saving time.

15 June 2025

What is the role of Pazpar2 in federated search architecture?

It is a MARC editor It is a metadata harvesting tool It is an open-access e-book reader It is middleware that supports federated search queries

Answer: (D) It is middleware that supports federated search queries

Description:

Pazpar2 acts as middleware, handling real-time queries to multiple sources and returning results to a front-end like VuFind.

14 June 2025

What is the purpose of the OCLC symbol in embedding a WorldCat search box?

To restrict searches to a specific library's holdings To encrypt user data To track IP addresses To translate the interface language

Answer: (A) To restrict searches to a specific library's holdings

Description:

Including the OCLC symbol filters search results to show only items held by a specific library.

13 June 2025

Which of the following is an open-source federated search engine?

British Council Library RRRLF Kolkata IIT Delhi National Archives of India

Answer: (C) IIT Delhi

Description:

IIT Delhi and other Indian institutes like IIT Bombay are OCLC members and have integrated their holdings into WorldCat Discovery.

12 June 2025

Which of the following is an open-source federated search engine?

British Council Library RRRLF Kolkata IIT Delhi National Archives of India

Answer: (C) IIT Delhi

Description:

IIT Delhi and other Indian institutes like IIT Bombay are OCLC members and have integrated their holdings into WorldCat Discovery.

11 June 2025

Which of the following is an open-source federated search engine?

EBSCO Discovery Service Primo VuFind Summon

Answer: (C) VuFind

Description:

VuFind is a widely used open-source discovery interface developed by Villanova University, often used with Koha or DSpace.

10 June 2025

What is a federated search engine?

A tool that crawls the web like Google A system that allows simultaneous searching of multiple databases from a single interface A file-sharing software A tool for managing digital rights

Answer: (B) A system that allows simultaneous searching of multiple databases from a single interface

Description:

Federated search engines send a single query to multiple databases and present the combined results in one unified view.

09 June 2025

Which of the following represents the correct order in the LRM bibliographic hierarchy?

Item → Manifestation → Work → Expression Manifestation → Item → Expression → Work Work → Expression → Manifestation → Item Work → Manifestation → Expression → Item

Answer: (C) Work → Expression → Manifestation → Item

Description:

The correct sequence is: Work (concept) → Expression (realization) → Manifestation (embodiment) → Item (copy).

08 June 2025

Which of the following best describes a key difference between FRBR and LRM?

FRBR supports linked data; LRM does not LRM uses separate models for each entity type LRM unifies multiple conceptual models into one FRBR includes Nomen as a standalone entity

Answer: (C) LRM unifies multiple conceptual models into one

Description:

LRM consolidates FRBR, FRAD, and FRSAD into a single, consistent model.

07 June 2025

Which of the following is the correct sequence of actions when removing a damaged and outdated book from the library collection?

Written off → Withdrawn → Weeded out Withdrawn → Weeded out → Written off Weeded out → Written off → Withdrawn Written off → Weeded out → Withdrawn

Answer: (C) Weeded out → Written off → Withdrawn

Description:

First, the book is weeded out based on criteria. Then, it is written off from records, and finally marked as withdrawn in the library catalog.

06 June 2025

When a library item has been removed from the collection and this change is reflected in the OPAC, it is considered as:

Withdrawn Written off Weeded out Accessioned

Answer: (A) Withdrawn

Description:

Withdrawn" is the official cataloguing status indicating that the item is no longer available in the library’s collection or searchable in the database.

05 June 2025

Which term refers to the process of identifying library items that are no longer useful due to age, condition, or lack of use?

Withdrawn Written off Weeded out Accessioned

Answer: (C) Weeded out

Description:

Weeded out" refers to the deselection process in library collection management where outdated or low-use items are identified for removal.

04 June 2025

What is the primary format used by newer Amazon Kindle devices for advanced layout and formatting?

TXT MOBI EPUB KFX

Answer: (D) KFX

Description:

KFX is Amazon’s latest e-book format that supports enhanced formatting features like hyphenation, improved layout, and page flow. It's used in newer Kindle models.

03 June 2025

What is a major disadvantage of reading PDF files on basic e-readers like the Kindle Paperwhite?

Fixed layout and poor reflow on small screens Poor contrast No zoom support Lack of annotation tools

Answer: (A) Fixed layout and poor reflow on small screens

Description:

PDFs are designed for fixed layouts and don’t adapt well to small screens. On basic e-readers, text often doesn’t reflow, making PDFs hard to read without zooming and panning.

02 June 2025

Which of the following file formats is NOT natively supported by Amazon Kindle?

AZW MOBI EPUB KFX

Answer: (C) EPUB

Description:

Amazon Kindle devices do not support the EPUB format directly. Users must convert EPUB files to Kindle formats like MOBI or AZW using tools like Calibre or Amazon’s email conversion service.

01 June 2025

Who maintains OpenDOAR?

Elsevier CORE at the University of Nottingham University of Oxford UNESCO

Answer: (B) CORE at the University of Nottingham

Description:

OpenDOAR is maintained by CORE (COnnecting REpositories), which is based at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. OpenDOAR (Open Directory of Open Access Repositories) is a global directory of academic open access repositories. It provides a comprehensive and authoritative listing of institutional and subject-based repositories that make their contents freely accessible to the public.

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