Question

896 class number of DDC is related with:

• A. Spanish Poetry
• B. African Literatures
• C. French Drama
• D. English Speeches

Hint:

Remember the broad structure of the DDC 800s. Most European literatures are in 810-880. Literatures from other parts of the world, including Africa and Asia, are grouped in the 890s. 896 is the specific number for Africa.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the DDC 800s. The 800 class in the Dewey Decimal Classification is for Literature.

Step 2: Deconstruct the hierarchy. \[\begin{array}{rl} \bullet & \text{800: Literature} \\ \bullet & \text{810-880: Literatures of specific European languages (e.g., 820 for English, 840 for French, 860 for Spanish).} \\ \bullet & \text{890: Literatures of other specific languages.} \\ \end{array}\]

Step 3: Locate 896. Within the 890s, the schedule further subdivides by language family and geography. The number 896 is specifically assigned to African literatures.