Question

Arrange the following Library Associations in ascending order. A. IASLIC (India), B. Library Association (UK), C. American Library Association (ALA), D. Indian Library Association (ILA), E. ASLIB (UK).

• A. E, D, C, A, B
• B. C, A, B, E, D
• C. C, E, B, A, D
• D. C, B, E, D, A

Hint:

ALA was established in 1876, Library Association UK in 1877, and Indian professional associations came later.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Library associations support professional development, standards, conferences, publications and cooperation among libraries.

Step 1: Identify the earliest association.
American Library Association was established in 1876. \[ C = 1876 \]

Step 2: Identify Library Association UK.
Library Association UK was established in 1877. \[ B = 1877 \]

Step 3: Identify ASLIB.
ASLIB was established later in the early twentieth century. \[ E = \text{ASLIB} \]

Step 4: Identify Indian associations.
Indian Library Association came before IASLIC. \[ D = \text{ILA}, \quad A = \text{IASLIC} \] Therefore, the correct ascending order is: \[ C,\ B,\ E,\ D,\ A \]