POST OFFICE REGULATIONS – 2024 -12
Chapter XIII: Foreign Mails
1. Question: How are articles for transmission by foreign post generally divided?
a) Letters and Parcels. b) Airmail and Surface Mail. c) Letter Post and Parcel Post. d) Documents and Merchandise.
Answer: c) Letter Post and Parcel Post. (Refer to Regulation 137)
2. Question: What are the categories of articles included in "Letter Post" for foreign transmission?
a) Only letters. b) Letters, postcards, aerograms, printed papers, literature for the blind, and small packets. c) Only documents and small parcels. d) All types of mail including parcels.
Answer: b) Letters, postcards, aerograms, printed papers, literature for the blind, and small packets. (Refer to Regulation 138)
3. Question: What is the maximum weight for a letter sent by foreign post?
a) 500 grams b) 1 kg c) 2 kg d) 5 kg
Answer: c) 2 kg (Refer to Regulation 139)
4. Question: What is the maximum dimension for a letter sent by foreign post (length, width, thickness)?
a) 30cm x 20cm x 1cm b) 60cm x 30cm x 2cm c) 90 cm (length + width + thickness, where the greatest dimension cannot exceed 60 cm) d) 1 meter in any dimension.
Answer: c) 90 cm (length + width + thickness, where the greatest dimension cannot exceed 60 cm) (Refer to Regulation 139)
5. Question: What is the maximum weight for a postcard sent by foreign post?
a) 10 grams b) 20 grams c) 50 grams d) Not specified, as it's a card. Answer: d) Not specified, as it's a card. (Postcards are defined by dimensions, not weight, typically. Regulation 140 specifies dimensions.)
6. Question: What is the specific feature of an "Aerogram" in foreign post?
a) It is a small parcel. b) It is a letter written on a specially designed form, folded and sealed, for air transmission. c) It is an electronic message sent by air. d) It is a postcard with a picture of an airplane. Answer: b) It is a letter written on a specially designed form, folded and sealed, for air transmission. (Refer to Regulation 141)
7. Question: Can anything be enclosed in an Aerogram?
a) Yes, small documents. b) Yes, small photographs. c) No, nothing can be enclosed. d) Only stamps. Answer: c) No, nothing can be enclosed. (Refer to Regulation 141)
8. Question: What is the maximum weight for "Printed Papers" in foreign post?
a) 1 kg b) 2 kg c) 5 kg d) 10 kg
Answer: c) 5 kg (Refer to Regulation 142(1))
9. Question: What is the maximum weight for "Printed Papers" containing books or pamphlets?
a) 5 kg b) 10 kg c) 15 kg d) 20 kg
Answer: b) 10 kg (Refer to Regulation 142(1))
10. Question: What type of articles are generally considered "Literature for the Blind"?
a) Audiobooks for the visually impaired. b) Articles embossed in Braille or characters of relief for the blind. c) Large print books. d) Books about the visually impaired.
Answer: b) Articles embossed in Braille or characters of relief for the blind. (Refer to Regulation 143(1))
11. Question: What is the maximum weight for "Literature for the Blind" in foreign post?
a) 5 kg b) 7 kg c) 10 kg d) 15 kg
Answer: d) 15 kg (Refer to Regulation 143(1))
12. Question: What is the maximum weight for a "Small Packet" in foreign post?
a) 500 grams b) 1 kg c) 2 kg d) 5 kg
Answer: c) 2 kg (Refer to Regulation 144)
13. Question: What is the primary use of a "Small Packet" in foreign post?
a) For sending heavy goods. b) For sending small articles of merchandise. c) For sending important documents. d) For sending money.
Answer: b) For sending small articles of merchandise. (Refer to Regulation 144)
14. Question: What is "Parcel Post" for foreign transmission?
a) A service for sending letters internationally. b) A service for sending merchandise and goods internationally through parcels. c) A service for sending money orders internationally. d) A service for international express delivery.
Answer: b) A service for sending merchandise and goods internationally through parcels. (Refer to Regulation 145)
15. Question: What is the maximum weight for an International Parcel?
a) 10 kg b) 20 kg c) 30 kg d) 35 kg
Answer: b) 20 kg (Refer to Regulation 145(2))
16. Question: Which form is generally required to be filled for international parcels containing dutiable goods?
a) CN22 or CN23 customs declaration form. b) Money order form. c) Speed Post form. d) Address label.
Answer: a) CN22 or CN23 customs declaration form. (Refer to Regulation 145(4))
17. Question: How are postal articles sent to foreign countries classified for postage rates?
a) By weight only. b) By destination only. c) As 'Ordinary' or 'Registered'. d) As 'Surface', 'Airmail', or 'Speed Post'.
Answer: d) As 'Surface', 'Airmail', or 'Speed Post'. (Refer to Regulation 146)
18. Question: What are the general conditions for transmission of postal articles to foreign countries?
a) They must always be insured. b) They must comply with the regulations of both the country of origin and destination. c) They must be sent through express services. d) They must contain only documents. Answer: b) They must comply with the regulations of both the country of origin and destination. (Refer to Regulation 147)
19. Question: What happens if a foreign postal article does not comply with the prescribed conditions?
a) It is always returned to the sender. b) It may be withheld from transmission, returned to sender, or forwarded with additional charges. c) It is destroyed immediately. d) It is delivered as an ordinary letter. Answer: b) It may be withheld from transmission, returned to sender, or forwarded with additional charges. (Refer to Regulation 148)
20. Question: What is the primary purpose of customs examination for international articles?
a) To check for prohibited items and assess customs duty. b) To verify the address. c) To confirm the sender's identity. d) To verify postage payment.
Answer: a) To check for prohibited items and assess customs duty. (Refer to Regulation 149(1))
21. Question: Who is responsible for paying customs duty on international articles?
a) The sender. b) The Post Office. c) The addressee. d) The courier company.
Answer: c) The addressee. (Refer to Regulation 149(2))
22. Question: Can an addressee refuse to pay customs duty on an international article?
a) No, it's mandatory. b) Yes, in which case the article may be returned to sender or disposed of. c) Only if the duty is too high. d) Only if the article is damaged.
Answer: b) Yes, in which case the article may be returned to sender or disposed of. (Refer to Regulation 149(3))
23. Question: What items are generally prohibited from transmission by foreign post?
a) Letters and postcards. b) Live animals, dangerous goods, and articles prohibited by law in the destination country. c) Printed books. d) Small packets.
Answer: b) Live animals, dangerous goods, and articles prohibited by law in the destination country. (Refer to Regulation 150)
24. Question: Can coins, banknotes, or any kind of value be enclosed in unregistered ordinary international letters?
a) Yes, always. b) Only small amounts. c) No, it is prohibited. d) Only if declared.
Answer: c) No, it is prohibited. (Refer to Regulation 151)
25. Question: What is "Registration" for international mail?
a) A service to track ordinary letters. b) A value-added service that provides secure transmission and proof of posting/delivery for international articles. c) A service for sending parcels only. d) A service to expedite delivery.
Answer: b) A value-added service that provides secure transmission and proof of posting/delivery for international articles. (Refer to Regulation 152)
26. Question: Is an "Acknowledgement of Delivery" available for international registered articles?
a) No. b) Yes, upon request and payment of a fee. c) Only for certain countries. d) Only for insured articles.
Answer: b) Yes, upon request and payment of a fee. (Refer to Regulation 153)
27. Question: What is "Insurance" for international mail?
a) A service to compensate for delays. b) A value-added service providing financial compensation for loss, theft, or damage to insured articles. c) A service to protect against customs duty. d) A service for faster delivery.
Answer: b) A value-added service providing financial compensation for loss, theft, or damage to insured articles. (Refer to Regulation 154)
28. Question: What is the maximum value for which an international article can be insured?
a) Rs. 50,000 b) Rs. 1,00,000 c) Limit varies by country, generally up to SDR 4000. d) No limit. Answer: c) Limit varies by country, generally up to SDR 4000. (Refer to Regulation 154(1))
29. Question: What is "Customs Duty" in the context of international mail?
a) A fee for postal services. b) Taxes levied by the destination country on imported goods. c) A fee for tracking services. d) A fee for insurance.
Answer: b) Taxes levied by the destination country on imported goods. (Refer to Regulation 155)
30. Question: What is "Customs Clearance Fee"?
a) A fee for packaging. b) A fee charged by the postal administration for services related to customs formalities. c) A fee for international tracking. d) A fee for delivery.
Answer: b) A fee charged by the postal administration for services related to customs formalities. (Refer to Regulation 156)
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