Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Ranganathan also found only a nominal representation of Indian and other non-western subjects in the scheme. Reason R: Ranganathan's colon classification was an effort in cognizance of the shortcomings of the then existing schemes but also an literary warrant.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

Colon Classification was created by Ranganathan to overcome limitations of earlier schemes and to represent subjects more flexibly through facets.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Colon Classification was developed by S. R. Ranganathan as a faceted classification scheme. It tried to overcome limitations of earlier enumerative schemes.

Step 1: Check Assertion A.
Ranganathan observed that Indian and other non-western subjects were not properly represented in many existing classification schemes. \[ A = \text{Correct} \]

Step 2: Check Reason R.
Colon Classification was developed by considering the shortcomings of existing schemes and the need for better subject representation. \[ R = \text{Correct} \]

Step 3: Check explanation.
Reason R explains why Ranganathan developed Colon Classification. The limited representation of Indian and non-western subjects was one of the shortcomings he wanted to address. Therefore, both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.