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Term-End Examination December, 2011 MLI-101 : INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY

Important Instruction : This question paper should be

attempted only by those candidates who have registered for MLIS from July, 2005 and onwards. Time : 3 hours

Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necessary. Write relevant question number before writing the answer.

1.1 How do you categorise information ? Explain the barriers to free flow of information. OR 1.2

Discuss the modes of formation of knowledge as propounded by S.R.Ranganathan and extended by A.Neelameghan.

2.1

Write an essay on different forms of information. OR

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What do you understand by 'sociology of knowledge' ? Discuss the factors influencing scientific development.

3.1 Discuss the impact of information technology on different sectors of the society.

OR 3.2 Discuss the need for a National Information Policy in India and the issues associated with it.

4.1

Discuss the features of Freedom of Information Act 2002.

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Define information infrastructure. Examine the key issues involved in developing a National Information Infrastructure for India.

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'Information economics' versus 'economics of information'.

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Information diffusion

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Digital formats

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Digital divide

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Impact of IT on information generation

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