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BACHELOR OF LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SCIENCE 

June, 2011

BLS-5 : REFERENCE & INFORMATION SOURCES

1.1 Define and explain the concept 'subject bibliography'. Describe its various types.

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1.2 What are indexing and abstracting periodicals ? Describe their need, functions and qualities.

2.1 Discuss the criteria for evaluation of dictionaries.

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2.2 Discuss the various uses of encyclopedias.

3.1 Enumerate the various types of ready reference sources. Describe the scope and purpose of any three types.

OR

3.2 Define the term 'patent'. Briefly trace its history and explain how patents act as sources of information.

4.1 Define and explain the terms 'maps' and 'atlases'. Enumerate their types and describe their uses.

OR

4.2 Explain the term 'mass media'. Elaborate on 'print media'.

5.0 Answer any fourteen questions choosing at least three from each category.

5.1 Na me any one title for each of the following categories :

(a) An English language bibliography

(b) An international year book

(c) An unabridged English dictionary

(d) A national biography

(e) A multi-volume encyclopedia

5.2 What information can be found in the following sources Indian Books in Print World Book Atlas Applied Science and Technology Index Social Science Citation Index Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory 

BACHELOR OF LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SCIENCE 

June, 2011

BLS-4 : LIBRARY CATALOGUING THEORY

1.1 Define 'library catalogue' and elucidate its purpose. Explain the implied guidelines of the five laws of library science for a library catalogue.

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1.2 Explain the data elements of the main entry according to CCC with examples.

2.1 Mention the qualities of a good physical form of the library catalogue. Which physical form of the catalogue would you prefer for your library and why ? Discuss.

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2.2 What do you understand by inner Form of a library Catalogue Explain. Bring out the differences between a Dictionary Catalogue and a Classified Catalogue with reference to heir structure and provision for adding new subjects. Give your answer in a tabular form.

3.1 State the need for a good filing system for a library Catalogue. Explain with example he prominent filing problems and the respective solutions as provided in ALA filing rules.

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3.2 What is a pseudonymous work ? Explain its treatment in AACR 2 R.

4.1 Describe the concept of chain indexing with example and discuss its merits and demerits.

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4.2 Briefly describe the main features of 'Library of Congress Subject Headings List'.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following

(about 300 words each) :

(a) Catalogue codes

(b) Pre-natal cataloguing

(c) Reference entries

(d) Machine formats

(e) Centralised cataloguing

BACHELOR OF LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SCIENCE 

June, 2011

BLS-3 : LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION THEORY

1.1 Describe different modes of formation of subjects with suitable examples.

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1.2 Define library classification and explain how the universe of knowledge has been mapped in DDC scheme.

2.1 Describe the principles of facet sequence. Illustrate their use in colon classification scheme.

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2.2 Define the concept of common isolates. Explain their uses in DDC and UDC schemes.

3.1 What is meant by mnemonics ? Discuss their various kinds found in library classification schemes.

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3.2 Discuss the salient features of DDC scheme. Explain the reasons of its popularity all over the world.

4.1 Discuss the features of colon classification which make it a freely faceted and analytico - synthetic scheme of classification.

OR

4.2 Explain how societies and research groups contribute to the development of library

classification.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following

(in about 300 words each)

(a) Book number

(b) Attributes and characteristics

(c) Subject approach to information

(d) Depth schedules

(e) Array and chain 

June, 2011

BLS-2 : LIBRARY MANAGEMENT

1.1 What do you understand by library management ? Explain the Fayol's principles of management indicating their relevance in library management.

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1.2 Define "Management Information System (MIS)". Discuss the characteristics and advantages of MIS.

2.1 Explain the governing principles of book selection enunciated by Drury and Dewey.

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2.2 Define the term 'periodical'. Discuss the stages involved in ordering procedure of periodicals. Describe the advantages and disadvantages in placing order through an Indian subscription agent.

3.1 What is stacking ? Discuss the different methods of stacking.

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3.2 Explain the term 'human resources development (HRD)'. Discuss the various aspects concerning HRD mechanism.

4.1 Describe the components of participative management. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of participative management. Explain how it works in libraries and information centres.

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4.2 Explain various methods of library budgeting with their merits and demerits.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following

(in about 300 words each) :

(a) Scientific management

(b) Acquisition of non book materials

(c) Browne charging system

(d) Total Quality Management (TQM) in libraries

(e) Importance of financial audit. 

BACHELOR OF LIBRARY INFORMATION AND SCIENCE

June, 2011

BLS-1 : LIBRARY AND SOCIETY

1.1 Explain the implications of the Five Laws of library science in the wider context of documentation and information work.

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1.2 Discuss the characteristics and functions of Public Libraries.

2.1 Discuss the key components of an ideal college library.

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2.2 Define special library. Discuss its features keeping in view the services it provides.

3.1 What do you understand by user education ? Discuss its goals and objectives.

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3.2 What is the philosophy behind the concept of resource sharing in libraries ? Explain the development of resource sharing in India with special reference to INFLIBNET.

4.1 Discuss the model public library acts/bills in India.

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4.2 Discuss the aims and objectives of a library association. Discuss the activities of IASLIC.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following

(in about 300 words each) :

(a) INIS

(b) Information Analysis Centres.

(c) NASSDOC

(d) Librarianship as a profession

(e) NAPLIS 

December, 2012

MCO-05 : Accounting For Managerial Decisions

1.  Discuss various methods of costing giving examples of Industries where they are applicable.

2.  Distinguish between Reserves and Provisions. Explain the various types of Reserves usually Created by business firms.

3.  Explain the various Techniques of Financial Analysis. In this context, give the format of common size statements.

4.  Distinguish between cash flow and fund flow statement. How will you arrive at cash flow from investing and financing activities ? Explain with example.

5.  (a) Explain three budgetary control ratios with  examples.

(b) Define performance budgeting and state its main objectives.

6.  Write explanatory notes on : 

(a)  Environmental Accounting

(b)  Strategic Cost Management

7.  A retail dealer in Auto Parts is currently selling 15,000 Auto Parts annually. He supplies the following details for the year ended December 31, 2009 :    

(a)  Calculate the break even point and margin of Safety.

(b)  Assume that 12,000 Auto Parts were sold during the year. Find out the net profit of the firm. Assuming that in 2010 the rate of factory over heads went up by 20%, dist. expenses went down 1 by 10%, and selling expenses went up by 12 —2 %; at what price should the work be quoted so as to earn the same rate of profit on the selling price as in 2009. Show full working. It may be noted that factory overheads are based on direct wages while administration, selling and distribution expenses are based on factory cost.

9.  The standard labour component and the actual labour component engaged in a week for a job are as under :

During the 45 hour working week, the gang produced 3,240 standard labour hours of work. Calculate different labour variances. 

(c)  If it is decided to introduce Selling Commission of Rs. 5 per Auto Part, how many Auto Parts would require to be sold in a year to earn a net income of Rs. 1,20,000.

(d)  Assuming that for the year 2010 an additional Salary of Rs. 1,50,000 is anticipated, and price of one Auto Part is likely to be increased by 10%, what should be the break-even point in number of Auto Parts and Sales revenue.

8.          The following figures have been obtained from the cost records of a manufacturing company for the year 2009 :

December, 2012

MC0-07 : Financial Management

1.  (a) Explain the factors that influence working capital needs of a business unit.

(b) What is the purpose of holding inventories ? Explain brief the selective inventory control techniques.

2.  A company is considering an investment proposal to install a new machine at the cost of Rs. 1,50,000. The machine has a life of 10 yrs. and salvage value is Rs. 5,000. The tax rate is 40%. Assume the firm uses straight line method of depreciation.

Compute :

(a)  Pay back period

(b)  Net present value at 10% discount rate.

3.  (a) When does financial leverage become favourable ? Discuss its impact on risk.

(b) The following data is available for ABC Ltd.

Calculate ROI leverage, operating leverage, and financial leverage.

4. (a) Briefly explain the factors that influence the capital structure of a company.

(b) Explain MM Proposition I and state its assumptions.

5. Explain the concept of share buy back and the legal requirements relating thereto. Also illustrate as to how does it increase shareholder's value.   

6. (a) What is an equity share ? How does it differ from preference share ?

(b) Explain the concept of venture capital and its current status in India.

7. (a) Explain the concept of foreign exchange exposure and its various types.

(b) Give an overview of project finance and state its basic requirements.

8.  (a) Explain briefly the various measures of risk.

(b) Distinguish between Net Present Value and Profitability Index. Which one you consider a better method of capital budgeting and why ?

9.  Write explanatory notes on any  two  of the following : 

(a)  Role of Finance Manager

(b)  Time Value of Money

(c)  Cash Management

(d)  Cost of Capital 

June, 2013

MC0-07 : Financial Management

1. (a) What is financial management ? Explain the basic finance functions.

(b) In what ways the wealth maximisation objective is superior to profit maximisation objective ?

2. (a) Explain the concept of risk and return. What are the various statistical techniques available to measure risk ?

(b) What is Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) ? Explain its assumptions and implications.

3. (a) What is capital budgeting ? Why is it significant for the business firms to prepare it ?

(b) A company is considering the following investment projects :

Rank the projects according to the Accounting (Average) rate of return (ARR) method.

4. Explain the concept of project finance. Also distinguish it from corporate finance.

5. (a) What is purpose of holding the inventories ? Why is the inventory management important ?

(b) What is Economic Order Quantity ? Explain the process of its determination.

6. (a) Explain the meaning, types and significance of working capital.

(b) Discuss the different methods of ascertaining working capital requirements.

7. (a) What is meant by the 'buy back of shares' ? What is its rationale ?

(b) Is 'buy back of shares' really beneficial to the company and shareholders ? Explain.

8. Given below is the information of Gaurav Enterprise :

 Calculate the following :

(a) Degree of operating leverage;

(b) Degree of financial leverage;

(c) Degree of combined leverage; and

(d) Percentage change in EPS if sales increase by 5%

9. Write explanatory notes on any two of the following :

(a) Yield to Maturity method

(b) Capital Rationing

(c) Lease financing

(d) Cash budget

December, 2012

MCO-06 : Marketing Management

1.  (a) "Marketing involves satisfaction of consumer needs." Comment.

(b) Outline the steps in marketing management process.

2.  Briefly explain various stages involved in the consumer buying decision process.

3.  "Marketing mix strategies should be different at different stages of a product life cycle (PLC)." Justify the statement.

4.  Discuss various objectives of pricing.           

5.  (a) Briefly explain the promotional packaging techniques used by marketers.

(b)         State the alternative strategies for pricing a new product and examine the conditions under which they are suitable.

6.  What do you mean by Promotion Mix ? Explain the various factors that affect promotion mix.

7.  (a) Differentiate between advertising and publicity. State various tools of generating

publicity.

(b) Differentiate between green marketing and social marketing. State various problems

associated with green marketing.

8.  Discuss various tasks performed by an efficient physical distribution system.

9.  (a) What is marketing environment ? Comment on the marketing environment in India.

(b) "Repositioning needs a continuous monitoring of the brand's performance in

the market." Comment.

June, 2013

MC0-06 : Marketing Management

1. What is marketing information system ? Explain the major components of marketing information system.

2. (a) State the requirements of an effective market segmentation.

(b) "Marketers use a number of alternative bases for positioning their products". Explain

these bases briefly.

3. Differentiate between product mix and product line. Discuss various product mix and product line strategies adopted by marketers.

4. Explain basic methods of price determination. 

5. (a) Explain briefly the various product-mix pricing strategies adopted by marketers.

(b) "Marketing communication plays an important role in company's overall marketing process". Comment.

6. (a) Identify various challenges faced by marketers in rural marketing.

(b) Briefly explain different budgeting methods under top-down approach.

7. Explain various steps involved in the personal selling process.

8. Channels of distribution are different for different products. Explain with reasons.

9. (a) State various types of buying behaviour situations.

(b) Define marketing and explain its implications for an emerging economy like India.