CBSE Academic Class XII Library & Information Science Sample Question Paper 2015-16

Name of the Board : CBSE Academic
Class : XII STD
Subject : Library & Information Science
Year : 2015-16

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Library & Information Science Sample Question Paper :

Duration : 3hrs
M.M : 80

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General Instructions:
** There are 28 general questions.
** Question nos. 1-11 are very short answer questions carrying 1 mark each. Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words.
** Question nos. 12-22 are short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to these questions should not exceed 80-100 words.
** Question nos. 23-28 are long answer questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to these questions should not exceed 200 words.
** All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice has been provided in two question of six marks. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.

1. Define staffing.
2. Enlist different biological agents which damage paper based library resources.
3. What do you mean by an accession number?
4. What are different users’ approach to information?
5. What do you understand by integrated library management system?
6. What do you mean by range search?
7. What is the main purpose of library classification?
8. What are the various modes of library acquisition?
9. Why do we need human resource planning in library?
10. Under which situation does reservation of a particular library resource takes place?**
11. What is the difference between manual library system and automated library system?
12. What is the user education programme?
13. State the need for technical processing of library materials.
14. What do you understand by value-added information service?
15. Why do librarians select open source library automation software?
16. How is a keyword search different from subject search?
17. How is the WebOPAC more beneficial to users than the OPAC?
18. What is the need of a subject gateway?
19. Why is bibliographical instruction programme meant for advanced users?
20. How can we reduce man-made disasters in a library?
21. Why is an E-book more accessible than a printed book?
22. Why should different steps of library classification be followed while classifying a document?
23. Discuss the five fundamental categories, PMEST, with the help of suitable example.
24. Write down the salient features of SOUL.
OR
Write down the salient features of KOHA.
25.Explain the Boolean operators and their impact on search result while connecting two keyword “A” and “B”.

26. How is stock verification conducted in a library?
27. What are the various ethical concerns that originate with the use of electronic text, multimedia sharing, and other on line resources?
28. Based on your assessment, describe the implications of APUPA pattern on library classification?
OR
How has the internet provided opportunities to serve library members round the clock?

Human Rights Sample Questions :

Q. 1 Right to information does not extend to some important areas. Mention any two such areas. 1 mark
Q. 2 What is social environment? 1 mark
Q. 3 Is equality same as uniformity? 1 mark
Q. 4 Define Gender Mainstreaming. 1 mark
Q. 5 What is meant by domestic violence? 1 mark
Q. 6 What is meant by Human Trafficking? 1 mark
Q. 7 What are the causes of rise in inequalities? 2 marks
Q. 8 Distinguish between constitutional remedies and statutory remedies. 2 marks
Q. 9 What is formal equality of opportunity? 2 marks
Q. 10 ‘Some issues have always been sought by feminists across India.’ Mention any two such issues. 2 marks
Q. 11 What is meant by Gender Budgeting? 2 marks
Q. 12 What are the functions of HRC? 4 marks
Q. 13 What are the problems associated in classifying environmentally displaced people? 4 marks
Q. 14 What do you understand by women empowerment? What kind of strategies can be adopted by organizations working in the area of women’s empower meant? 4 marks
Q. 15 Mention the causes of increasing female feticide in India. Why is it considered to be major hindrance in achieving gender equity in our country? 4 marks
Q. 16 What are family courts? Mention their aim and significance? 4 marks
Q. 17 ‘The understandings of masculinity and feminty are relational in society.’ Elaborate this statement. 4 marks
Q. 18 What are important features of the National Policy for persons with disabilities? 6 marks
OR
Mention some right of children with special needs.
Q. 19 Write the important features of right to life and right to equality. 6 marks
OR
Differentiate between Penal Remedies and compensatory Remedies.
Q. 20 Critically examine the causes and repercussions of land and water degradation. 6 marks
OR
Write the key elements of the alternative water policy of India.