Libraries and Archives

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Which of the following is the national library of India?

  1. National Library of India

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. New York Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Library of India is the largest library in India and is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Which of the following is the oldest library in India?

  1. Saraswati Mahal Library

  2. Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Saraswathi Mahal Library

  3. National Library of India

  4. British Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saraswati Mahal Library is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and was established in the 16th century.

Which of the following is the largest public library in India?

  1. National Library of India

  2. British Library

  3. New York Public Library

  4. Kolkata Public Library


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kolkata Public Library is the largest public library in India and is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Which of the following is the largest university library in India?

  1. University of Delhi Library

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru University Library

  3. University of Mumbai Library

  4. University of Calcutta Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The University of Delhi Library is the largest university library in India and is located in Delhi.

Which of the following is the largest digital library in India?

  1. National Digital Library of India

  2. British Library

  3. New York Public Library

  4. Kolkata Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Digital Library of India is the largest digital library in India and is located in New Delhi.

Which of the following is the national archives of India?

  1. National Archives of India

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. New York Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Archives of India is the national archives of India and is located in New Delhi.

Which of the following is the oldest archives in India?

  1. National Archives of India

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. New York Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Archives of India is the oldest archives in India and was established in 1891.

Which of the following is the largest archives in India?

  1. National Archives of India

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. New York Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Archives of India is the largest archives in India and contains over 30 million documents.

Which of the following is the largest digital archives in India?

  1. National Digital Archives of India

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. New York Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Digital Archives of India is the largest digital archives in India and contains over 10 million documents.

Which of the following is the national library of India for children?

  1. National Library of India

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. National Library of Children's Literature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Library of Children's Literature is the national library of India for children and is located in New Delhi.

Which of the following is the oldest library in India for children?

  1. National Library of Children's Literature

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. New York Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Library of Children's Literature is the oldest library in India for children and was established in 1957.

Which of the following is the largest library in India for children?

  1. National Library of Children's Literature

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. New York Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Library of Children's Literature is the largest library in India for children and contains over 1 million books.

Which of the following is the largest digital library in India for children?

  1. National Digital Library of Children's Literature

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. New York Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Digital Library of Children's Literature is the largest digital library in India for children and contains over 100,000 books.

Which of the following is the national archives of India for children?

  1. National Archives of India

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. National Archives of Children's Literature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Archives of Children's Literature is the national archives of India for children and is located in New Delhi.

Which of the following is the oldest archives in India for children?

  1. National Archives of Children's Literature

  2. British Library

  3. Library of Congress

  4. New York Public Library


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Archives of Children's Literature is the oldest archives in India for children and was established in 1957.

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