Question

The Universal Copyright Convention (UCC) was adopted in \(\underline{\hspace{0cm}}\).

• A. 1911
• B. 1952
• C. 1978
• D. 1986

Hint:

The year 1952 is important for two key events in information science: the founding of INSDOC in India and the international adoption of the Universal Copyright Convention (UCC).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify the UCC. The Universal Copyright Convention (UCC) is an international treaty protecting copyright.

Step 2: Understand its context. The UCC was developed by UNESCO as an alternative to the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. It was intended to be more flexible and accommodate countries (like the United States at the time) that did not agree with all aspects of the Berne Convention.

Step 3: Recall the adoption date. The Universal Copyright Convention was adopted in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 6, 1952.