PPSC Librarian Past Papers 2023 [Pakistan]

What is the primary function of a library’s reference section?

A) To catalog books
B) To assist users with research
C) To acquire new materials
D) To organize events
Answer: B
Which classification system is most widely used in public libraries?

A) Library of Congress Classification
B) Dewey Decimal Classification
C) Universal Decimal Classification
D) Colon Classification
Answer: B
What does ISBN stand for?

A) International Standard Book Number
B) International Standard Bibliography Number
C) International System of Book Numbers
D) International Serial Book Number
Answer: A
Who is considered the father of library science?

A) Melvil Dewey
B) S.R. Ranganathan
C) Paul Otlet
D) Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan
Answer: B
What is the primary purpose of an OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)?

A) To provide digital copies of books
B) To manage library staff schedules
C) To allow users to search the library’s collection
D) To archive periodicals
Answer: C
What is the purpose of library cataloging?

A) To acquire new books
B) To organize and classify library materials
C) To manage library finances
D) To provide internet access
Answer: B
Who introduced the Dewey Decimal Classification system?

A) Melvil Dewey
B) S.R. Ranganathan
C) Paul Otlet
D) Charles Ammi Cutter
Answer: A
What does MARC stand for in the context of library science?

A) Machine Access to Resource Cataloging
B) Machine Readable Cataloging
C) Manual and Automatic Resource Cataloging
D) Modern Access to Resource Collections
Answer: B
In library science, what is a monograph?

A) A journal article
B) A book on a single subject
C) A magazine issue
D) A collection of essays
Answer: B
What is the purpose of interlibrary loan services?

A) To allow libraries to borrow books from each other
B) To archive old newspapers
C) To provide internet access to users
D) To manage library staff schedules
Answer: A
Who is considered the founder of the Library of Congress?

A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) John Adams
D) James Madison
Answer: A
What does the acronym IFLA stand for?

A) International Federation of Library Associations
B) International Federation of Librarian Administrators
C) International Federation of Library Archives
D) International Federation of Literature and Arts
Answer: A
What is a bibliophile?

A) A person who loves books
B) A professional librarian
C) A book publisher
D) A book thief
Answer: A
What is the primary purpose of library preservation?

A) To ensure long-term access to library materials
B) To digitize all library collections
C) To increase library membership
D) To organize library events
Answer: A
Which organization assigns ISSN (International Standard Serial Numbers)?

A) Library of Congress
B) UNESCO
C) International ISSN Center
D) OCLC
Answer: C
What is an incunabulum?

A) A manuscript from the medieval period
B) A book printed before 1501
C) A rare journal article
D) A first edition book
Answer: B
What is the function of a library’s circulation desk?

A) To catalog books
B) To assist users with research
C) To lend and return library materials
D) To organize events
Answer: C
What is a library consortium?

A) A group of libraries that share resources
B) A single large library system
C) A library funding organization
D) A professional library association
Answer: A
What is the purpose of library weeding?

A) To acquire new books
B) To remove outdated or damaged materials
C) To organize and classify library materials
D) To provide internet access
Answer: B
Who developed the Five Laws of Library Science?

A) Melvil Dewey
B) S.R. Ranganathan
C) Paul Otlet
D) Charles Ammi Cutter
Answer: B
What is an e-book?

A) A printed book
B) A digital version of a book
C) A book written by email
D) A book about electronics
Answer: B
What does the term “metadata” refer to in library science?

A) The content of a book
B) Data about data
C) The author of a book
D) The publication date of a book
Answer: B
What is a library catalog?

A) A list of all the books available in a library
B) A list of members of a library
C) A collection of book reviews
D) A database of library staff
Answer: A
What is the main role of a reference librarian?

A) To catalog books
B) To assist users with information and research
C) To manage library finances
D) To organize library events
Answer: B
What is the purpose of library classification?

A) To acquire new books
B) To organize library materials by subject
C) To provide internet access
D) To manage library events
Answer: B
Which classification system is used by most academic libraries in the United States?

A) Dewey Decimal Classification
B) Universal Decimal Classification
C) Library of Congress Classification
D) Colon Classification
Answer: C
What does the term “OPAC” stand for?

A) Online Public Access Catalog
B) Online Private Access Catalog
C) Offline Public Access Catalog
D) Offline Private Access Catalog
Answer: A
What is the role of a library’s circulation desk?

A) To manage digital collections
B) To lend and return library materials
C) To acquire new books
D) To organize library events
Answer: B
What is the primary purpose of a library’s digital repository?

A) To manage library finances
B) To preserve and provide access to digital materials
C) To track library users’ borrowing history
D) To organize library events
Answer: B
Who introduced the concept of “information retrieval” in libraries?

A) Melvil Dewey
B) S.R. Ranganathan
C) Paul Otlet
D) Vannevar Bush
Answer: D
What is a thesaurus used for in library science?

A) To find synonyms and related terms
B) To catalog books
C) To manage library finances
D) To organize library events
Answer: A
What does the term “bibliography” mean?

A) A list of books and other sources on a particular subject
B) A collection of book reviews
C) A database of library staff
D) A list of library members
Answer: A
What is the primary purpose of library cataloging?

A) To acquire new books
B) To organize and classify library materials
C) To manage library finances
D) To provide internet access
Answer: B
Who is responsible for managing a library’s special collections?

A) Reference Librarian
B) Systems Librarian
C) Cataloging Librarian
D) Archivist
Answer: D
What is the purpose of a library’s reference section?

A) To provide internet access
B) To assist users with research and information
C) To catalog books
D) To organize library events
Answer: B
What is an interlibrary loan?

A) A loan given to library staff
B) A system where libraries lend books to each other
C) A loan for library building construction
D) A loan for purchasing new books
Answer: B
What does the term “weeding” refer to in a library?

A) Acquiring new books
B) Removing outdated or damaged materials
C) Organizing books by subject
D) Providing internet access
Answer: B
What is the function of a library’s acquisitions department?

A) To organize events
B) To select and purchase new materials
C) To provide reference services
D) To manage digital collections
Answer: B
Who introduced the Dewey Decimal Classification system?

A) S.R. Ranganathan
B) Melvil Dewey
C) Paul Otlet
D) Vannevar Bush
Answer: B
What does “metadata” refer to in the context of library science?

A) Data about data
B) A list of books
C) A cataloging system
D) A classification scheme
Answer: A
What is the main role of a reference librarian?

A) Cataloging books
B) Assisting users with information and research
C) Managing library finances
D) Organizing events
Answer: B
What is an e-book?

A) A printed book
B) A digital version of a book
C) A book written by email
D) A book about electronics
Answer: B
What is the purpose of library classification?

A) Dewey Decimal Classification
B) Universal Decimal Classification
C) Library of Congress Classification
D) Colon Classification
Answer: C
What does “OPAC” stand for?

A) Online Public Access Catalog
B) Online Private Access Catalog
C) Offline Public Access Catalog
D) Offline Private Access Catalog
Answer: A
What is the role of a library’s circulation desk?

A) Managing digital collections
B) Lending and returning library materials
C) Acquiring new books
D) Organizing library events
Answer: B
What is the primary purpose of a library’s digital repository?

A) Managing library finances
B) Preserving and providing access to digital materials
C) Tracking users’ borrowing history
D) Organizing events
Answer: B
Who introduced the concept of “information retrieval” in libraries?

A) Melvil Dewey
B) S.R. Ranganathan
C) Paul Otlet
D) Vannevar Bush
Answer: D
What is a thesaurus used for in library science?

A) Finding synonyms and related terms
B) Cataloging books
C) Managing finances
D) Organizing events
Answer: A
What does “bibliography” mean?

A) A list of books and sources on a subject
B) A collection of book reviews
C) A database of staff
D) A list of members
Answer: A
What is the primary function of a library’s acquisitions department?

A) Organizing events
B) Selecting and acquiring materials
C) Providing reference services
D) Managing digital collections
Answer: B
Who is responsible for managing a library’s archival collections?

A) Reference Librarian
B) Systems Librarian
C) Cataloging Librarian
D) Archivist
Answer: D
What is the function of a library’s serials department?

A) Managing finances
B) Managing periodicals and serials
C) Providing research assistance
D) Organizing events
Answer: B
Who is responsible for managing a library’s electronic resources?

A) Systems Librarian
B) Reference Librarian
C) Cataloging Librarian
D) Circulation Librarian
Answer: A
What is the purpose of a library’s digital preservation program?

A) Managing finances
B) Ensuring long-term access to digital materials
C) Tracking borrowing history
D) Organizing events
Answer: B
What is the main purpose of interlibrary loan services?

A) Lending books between libraries
B) Archiving old newspapers
C) Providing internet access
D) Managing staff schedules
Answer: A
Who is considered the founder of the Library of Congress?

A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) John Adams
D) James Madison
Answer: A
What does IFLA stand for?

A) A person who loves books
B) A professional librarian
C) A book publisher
D) A book thief
Answer: A
What is the primary purpose of library preservation?

A) Ensuring long-term access to materials
B) Digitizing all collections
C) Increasing membership
D) Organizing events
Answer: A
Which organization assigns ISSN?

A) Library of Congress
B) UNESCO
C) International ISSN Center
D) OCLC
Answer: C
What is an incunabulum?

A) A manuscript from the medieval period
B) A book printed before 1501
C) A rare journal article
D) A first edition book
Answer: B
What is the function of a library’s circulation desk?

A) Cataloging books
B) Assisting with research
C) Lending and returning materials
D) Organizing events
Answer: C
What is a library consortium?

A) A group of libraries sharing resources
B) A large library system
C) A funding organization
D) A professional association
Answer: A
What is the purpose of library weeding?

A) Acquiring new books
B) Removing outdated materials
C) Organizing books by subject
D) Providing internet access
Answer: B
Who developed the Five Laws of Library Science?

A) Melvil Dewey
B) S.R. Ranganathan
C) Paul Otlet
D) Charles Ammi Cutter
Answer: B
What is an e-book?

A) A printed book
B) A digital version of a book
C) A book written by email
D) A book about electronics
Answer: B
What does metadata refer to in library science?

A) The content of a book
B) Data about data
C) The author of a book
D) The publication date
Answer: B
What is a library catalog?

A) A list of all books in a library
B) A list of members
C) A collection of book reviews
D) A database of staff
Answer: A
What is the main role of a reference librarian?

A) Cataloging books
B) Assisting with research
C) Managing finances
D) Organizing events
Answer: B
General Ability MCQs (20%)
Who is known as the “Father of Modern Physics”?

A) Isaac Newton
B) Albert Einstein
C) Galileo Galilei
D) Nikola Tesla
Answer: B
What is the capital city of Australia?

A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) Canberra
D) Brisbane
Answer: C
Who wrote the novel “Pride and Prejudice”?

A) Jane Austen
B) Charlotte Brontë
C) Emily Brontë
D) Charles Dickens
Answer: A
What is the chemical symbol for gold?

A) Ag
B) Au
C) Pb
D) Hg
Answer: B
In which year did Pakistan gain independence?

A) 1945
B) 1946
C) 1947
D) 1948
Answer: C
What is the largest planet in our solar system?

A) Earth
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
Answer: C
Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan? (as of 2024)

A) Imran Khan
B) Nawaz Sharif
C) Shahbaz Sharif
D) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Answer: C
Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) Thailand
Answer: B
What is the square root of 64?

A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
Answer: C
Translate the following sentence into English: “میں کتاب پڑھ رہا ہوں۔”

A) I am eating food.
B) I am reading a book.
C) I am writing a letter.
D) I am watching TV.
Answer: B
Which element has the atomic number 1?

A) Helium
B) Hydrogen
C) Oxygen
D) Nitrogen
Answer: B
What is the largest continent by land area?

A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) North America
Answer: B
Who wrote “Romeo and Juliet”?

A) William Shakespeare
B) Geoffrey Chaucer
C) Charles Dickens
D) Mark Twain
Answer: A
What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

A) 90°C
B) 100°C
C) 110°C
D) 120°C
Answer: B
Who is the founder of Microsoft?

A) Steve Jobs
B) Bill Gates
C) Larry Page
D) Mark Zuckerberg
Answer: B
What is the national language of Pakistan?

A) English
B) Urdu
C) Punjabi
D) Sindhi
Answer: B
What is the capital of Canada?

A) Toronto
B) Vancouver
C) Ottawa
D) Montreal
Answer: C
Which ocean is the largest by surface area?

A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
Answer: D
Who is known as the “Father of Computers”?

A) Alan Turing
B) Charles Babbage
C) John von Neumann
D) Steve Wozniak
Answer: B
What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?

A) To store data permanently
B) To process data
C) To temporarily store data
D) To provide internet access
Answer: C
Translate the following sentence into Urdu: “I am going to school.”

A) میں بازار جا رہا ہوں۔
B) میں اسکول جا رہا ہوں۔
C) میں گھر جا رہا ہوں۔
D) میں کھیلنے جا رہا ہوں۔
Answer: B
Who is the author of “The Alchemist”?

A) Paulo Coelho
B) J.K. Rowling
C) Dan Brown
D) George Orwell
Answer: A
What is H2O commonly known as?

A) Hydrogen
B) Oxygen
C) Water
D) Carbon Dioxide
Answer: C
Who was the first President of the United States?

A) Abraham Lincoln
B) George Washington
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) John Adams
Answer: B
What is the capital of China?

A) Beijing
B) Shanghai
C) Hong Kong
D) Guangzhou
Answer: A
What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

A) Length + Width
B) Length x Width
C) Length / Width
D) Length – Width
Answer: B
Who discovered penicillin?

A) Marie Curie
B) Alexander Fleming
C) Louis Pasteur
D) Isaac Newton
Answer: B
Translate the following sentence into English: “یہ میرا گھر ہے۔”

A) This is my book.
B) This is my school.
C) This is my house.
D) This is my car.
Answer: C
What is the powerhouse of the cell?

A) Nucleus
B) Mitochondria
C) Ribosome
D) Golgi apparatus
Answer: B
Which is the smallest planet in our solar system?
– A) Earth
– B) Mars
– C) Mercury
– D) Venus
– Answer: C

PPSC Librarian Past Papers 2023 [Pakistan]
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: June 25, 2024

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