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Which of the following Associations had suggested that, for every 3000 persons there should be one public library and India with 1.2 billion population requires 3,30,000 libraries ?

The correct answer is
IFLA

IFLA Public Library Standards

The question requires identifying the specific library association that proposed a standard for public library provision relative to population size and estimated India's needs based on this standard.

Library Provision Standard: The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has advocated for the benchmark of providing one public library for every 3,000 persons.

Calculation for India: Based on India's population of 1.2 billion, applying this standard suggests a requirement of approximately 3,30,000 public libraries. This calculation directly stems from the IFLA recommendation.

Associated Body: Therefore, the Association that suggested this standard is IFLA.

The correct option is B.

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