Multiple choice

What type of research is the `Canon of Value' of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan?

  1. Basic research

  2. Applied research

  3. Solo research

  4. Pure research

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's Canon of Value is a normative principle that states library services should provide maximum value to users. This is classified as applied research because it develops practical principles for solving real-world library problems rather than advancing abstract theory. Pure or basic research seeks generalizable knowledge, while the Canons are directly actionable guidelines for library professionals.