Match List - I with List - II List - I (Awards) List - II (Library Associations in India) (a) Best Retired Librarian Award i) SIS (b) C D Sharma Award ii) IASLIC (c) S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award iii) ILA (d) Young Scientist Award iv) IATLIS Choose the correct option from those given below -
Matching Library Awards and Indian Library Associations
This question requires us to match various awards given in the field of library and information science with the respective library associations in India that confer them. Understanding which associations recognize specific contributions through awards is important for library professionals.
Let's analyze the lists provided:
List - I (Awards)
- Best Retired Librarian Award
- C D Sharma Award
- S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award
- Young Scientist Award
List - II (Library Associations in India)
- SIS (Society for Information Science)
- IASLIC (Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres)
- ILA (Indian Library Association)
- IATLIS (Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science)
Now, let's make the correct matches based on the known awards conferred by these associations.
| Award (List I) | Matching Association (List II) | Association Full Form |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Best Retired Librarian Award | (ii) IASLIC | Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres |
| (b) C D Sharma Award | (iii) ILA | Indian Library Association |
| (c) S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award | (iv) IATLIS | Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science |
| (d) Young Scientist Award | (i) SIS | Society for Information Science |
Based on this matching:
- (a) Best Retired Librarian Award is associated with IASLIC (ii).
- (b) C D Sharma Award is associated with ILA (iii).
- (c) S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award is associated with IATLIS (iv).
- (d) Young Scientist Award is associated with SIS (i).
Putting the matches together, we get: a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i.
Revision Table: Library Awards and Associations
| List I (Award) | List II (Association) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Best Retired Librarian Award | SIS | a - i (Incorrect) |
| Best Retired Librarian Award | IASLIC | a - ii (Correct) |
| Best Retired Librarian Award | ILA | a - iii (Incorrect) |
| Best Retired Librarian Award | IATLIS | a - iv (Incorrect) |
| C D Sharma Award | SIS | b - i (Incorrect) |
| C D Sharma Award | IASLIC | b - ii (Incorrect) |
| C D Sharma Award | ILA | b - iii (Correct) |
| C D Sharma Award | IATLIS | b - iv (Incorrect) |
| S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award | SIS | c - i (Incorrect) |
| S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award | IASLIC | c - ii (Incorrect) |
| S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award | ILA | c - iii (Incorrect) |
| S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award | IATLIS | c - iv (Correct) |
| Young Scientist Award | SIS | d - i (Correct) |
| Young Scientist Award | IASLIC | d - ii (Incorrect) |
| Young Scientist Award | ILA | d - iii (Incorrect) |
| Young Scientist Award | IATLIS | d - iv (Incorrect) |
Additional Information on Indian Library Associations and Awards
Several professional associations in India contribute significantly to the development of library and information science by organizing conferences, workshops, publishing journals, and conferring awards to recognize achievements.
- Indian Library Association (ILA): One of the oldest and largest library associations in India. It confers various awards, including the C D Sharma Award, to recognize contributions in the field.
- Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC): Focuses on special libraries and information centres. IASLIC also has a range of awards, such as the Best Retired Librarian Award, recognizing contributions over a career.
- Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS): Primarily concerned with library and information science education. The S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award given by IATLIS encourages research among teachers and professionals.
- Society for Information Science (SIS): Focuses on information science and technology applications. SIS awards, like the Young Scientist Award, are aimed at encouraging research and innovation among younger professionals and researchers.
These awards play a crucial role in motivating professionals and promoting research and excellence within the library and information science community in India.
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