National Eligibility Test (NET) or the NTA UGC NET in Library and Information Science, is also an exam for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Assistant Professor both in Library and Information Science in Indian universities and colleges. It is also a desired qualification for appointment of the post of librarian in libraries of universities, colleges, and government institutions in India. It has a comprehensive syllabus covering all the areas of Library and Information Science. In this article is given Solved Question Papers of NTA UGC NET exam in Library and Information Science in India. Even if you are from a country other than India, study of these solved UGC NET examination questions and answers will improve your knowledge and understanding of Library and Information Science.
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21. Assertion (A): Making information available using GSDL is effective than just putting it on the web.
Reason (R): The information available in digital form can be archived.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true
Answer: (B)
22. Assertion (A) : Migration is the primary strategy used by most organisations for digital archiving.
Reason (R) : Migration preserves the physical presence, content, functionality and context of the digital object.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true
Answer: (B)
23. Assertion (A): In Library classification, an empty digit helps in enterpolation between two consecutive ordinal numbers.
Reason (R): An empty digit is a digit with ordinal value but no semantic value.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not a correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true
Answer: (B)
24. Assertion (A) : In Colon classification, ‘2’ represents mother country and ‘44’ represents India. A given library in India can use ‘2’ or ‘44’ for India. But, the rules allow for a choice.
Reason (R) : The above is a case of violation of Canon of homonyms.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true
Answer: (A)
25. Assertion (A) : Present day libraries need to develop social networking tools for their library websites.
Reason (R) : It helps to reach out the patrons where they live and provide service at the point of need.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true
Answer: (A)
26. Assertion (A) : Library Science has been called Science because it has good application of scientific tools and techniques as is applicable in natural science and physical science.
Reason (R) : Experimental method of research has good scope in library science.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not a correct explanation.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true
(C) (A) is false but (R) is true
(D) (A) is true but (R) is false
Answer: (A)
27. Assertion (A): Hypothesis are essential in all types of research.
Reason (R): Objectives can fulfil the purpose of hypothesis.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) (A) is false but (R) is true
(C) (A) is true and (R) is false
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false
Answer: (B)
28. Assertion (A): Skillful use of research procedures is an art, their appropriate
application is research.
Reason (R): Systematically conducted research leads to generalisation.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (A) is not a correct explanation
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true
Answer: (A)
29. Assertion (A) : Like other scientists, the social scientists can obtain relevant information by conducting experiments, interviewing people, observing people and reviewing relevant literature.
Reason (R): Social Scientists can’t be so rigorous as can be of natural scientists.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not a correct explanation.
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) Both (A) and (R) are false
Answer: (A)
30. Assertion (A) : Research results lead to propound new laws, theories and principles.
Reason (R): Laws, principles and theories are the result of scientific research.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (A) is not a correct explanation.
(C) (A) is false and (R) is true
(D) (A) is true and (R) is false
Answer: (D)
