Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University MLIS1 Information, Communication and Society December 2006

Master of Library and Information Science
Term-End Examination

MLIS1 - Information, Communication and Society

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necessary. Write relevant Q. No. before writing the answer.

1.1 What do you understand by 'data'? Discuss various types of data in Sciences and Social Sciences.

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1.2 Define 'lnformation'. Discuss various types of Information by Source, channel, recipient and information needs

2.1 Discuss the contributions of Shannon and Weaver towards the Information theory.

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2.2 Explain the modes of information generation, giving suitable examples.

3.1 Write an essay on the structure and developrnent of knowledge.

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3.2 Discuss Ranganathan's Spiral of Scientific Method in detail.

4.1 Highlight the impact of information on different sectors in the society.

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4.2 Define National Information Policy (NIP). Discuss the need for NIP in India.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following (in about 300 words each) :

(a) Properties of information
(b) Barriers to information
(c) Information system for diffusion
(d) Planning of KGEU process
(e) Information industry