Question

In which year the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) was published?

• A. 1872
• B. 1874
• C. 1876
• D. 1878

Hint:

Dewey Decimal Classification was first published in 1876 by Melvil Dewey.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Dewey Decimal Classification is one of the most widely used library classification schemes. It was developed by Melvil Dewey.

Step 1: Understanding DDC.
DDC organizes knowledge into ten main classes using decimal notation. \[ \text{DDC} \Rightarrow \text{Decimal classification system} \]

Step 2: Identifying the publication year.
The first edition of Dewey Decimal Classification was published in: \[ 1876 \]

Step 3: Choosing the correct option.
Among the given options, 1876 is option (C). Therefore, the correct answer is 1876.