அஞ்சலக எழுத்தர் தேர்வுக்கான பயிற்சி வகுப்பு 2025 - 45 - PA Exam Tips - Com. A.Kesavan

 Question Bank – Q& A on the topic of PO Guide Part – I -10

1. Philately is defined as the study and collection of all the following EXCEPT: 

a) Stamps b) Postal stationery c) Postmarks d) Currency notes
**Answer: d) Currency notes**

2. Which type of stamp is issued once to honor events, institutions, themes, and personages, in limited numbers and sold for a limited period? 

a) Definitive Stamps b) Special Stamps c) Commemorative Stamps d) My Stamps
**Answer: c) Commemorative Stamps**

3. Customizable stamps based on user-provided elements are known as:

 a) Definitive Stamps b) Special Stamps c) Joint Issue Stamps d) My Stamps
**Answer: d) My Stamps**

4. Besides collection, Commemorative Postage Stamps (CPS) can also be used for: 

a) Investment purposes only b) Prepayment of postage c) Exchange for other philatelic materials d) Return to the Post Office for cash
**Answer: b) Prepayment of postage**

5. Who is the competent authority for approving the issue of a Special Cover?

 a) Directorate b) Minister of Communications (MOC) c) Head of Circle d) Philatelic Advisory Committee (PAC)
**Answer: c) Head of Circle**

6. Proposals for special covers that affect India's diplomatic relations with other countries are approved at the Directorate level in consultation with the:

 a) Ministry of Finance b) Ministry of External Affairs c) Ministry of Defence d) APS Directorate
**Answer: b) Ministry of External Affairs**

7. Which of the following is a prohibited subject matter for the content of philatelic items?

 a) Secular themes b) Visually appealing themes c) Nuances that may cause embarrassment to the Government d) Themes with national stature
**Answer: c) Nuances that may cause embarrassment to the Government**

8. Proposals for commemorative postage stamps must be submitted in the prescribed format at least how long in advance?

 a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 3 months
**Answer: b) 1 year**

9. Rejected proposals for commemorative stamps may be carried forward to the next PAC/Sub Committee meeting with the approval of the: 

a) Secretary, Department of Posts b) Head of Circle c) Minister of Communications (MOC) d) Director General Postal Services
**Answer: c) Minister of Communications (MOC)**

10. What is the maximum number of Commemorative Postage Stamps (individual stamps, not issues) allowed per annum, excluding exceptions?

 a) 50 b) 75 c) 100 d) 150
**Answer: c) 100** (50 issues * 2 stamps per issue = 100, 

11. Stamps on personalities should not exceed what percentage of the Annual Issue Program? 

a) 10% b) 20% c) 25% d) 30%
**Answer: b) 20%**

12. The annual stamp issue program is announced in the last week of which month preceding the calendar year of issue?

 a) January b) June c) September d) December
**Answer: d) December**

13. Who is responsible for approving all stamp designs and denominations?

 a) Department of Posts b) Philatelic Advisory Committee (PAC) c) Central Government d) Minister for Communications
**Answer: c) Central Government**

14. Commemorative Postage Stamps (CPS) are issued on subjects/themes/institutions/ personalities/events with: 

a) Regional importance only. b) National or international stature, contribution, impact, or areas of concern. c) Any visually appealing design. d) Historical significance only.
**Answer: b) National or international stature, contribution, impact, or areas of concern.**

15. Stamps on a particular subject are generally issued only once, with exceptions for: 

a) Any historical events. b) Thematic subjects (wildlife, environment, etc.) or regular issues (Children's Day, etc.). c) Personalities. d) Buildings and monuments.
**Answer: b) Thematic subjects (wildlife, environment, etc.) or regular issues (Children's Day, etc.).**

16. Stamps on institutions/organizations are issued only on their anniversaries of what milestones?

 a) 10th, 25th, 50th. b) 50th, 75th, 100th, 125th, or 150th. c) Any anniversary divisible by 5. d) Only centenary anniversaries.
**Answer: b) 50th, 75th, 100th, 125th, or 150th.**

17. What elements will NOT be incorporated into the design of a stamp related to personalities?

 a) The personality's name. b) Religious symbols, prefixes, or suffixes with names. c) Their image. d) The event they commemorate.
**Answer: b) Religious symbols, prefixes, or suffixes with names.**

18. Proponents for stamps related to institutions/events/large organizations must make a mandatory purchase of at least how many stamps?

 a) 5000 b) 10,000 c) 1 lakh d) 25 lakh
**Answer: c) 1 lakh**

19. For global institutions with headquarters outside India, a mandatory purchase of stamps and philatelic ancillaries worth how much is required? 

a) Rs. 1 lakh b) Rs. 5 lakh c) Rs. 15 lakh d) Rs. 25 lakh
**Answer: d) Rs. 25 lakh**

20. Proposals for Joint Stamp Issues with other countries are considered only if received through which Ministry? 

a) Ministry of Finance b) Ministry of External Affairs c) Ministry of Communications d) Ministry of Culture
**Answer: b) Ministry of External Affairs**

21. What is the face value of each stamp on a "My Stamp" sheet? 

a) Rs. 1/- b) Rs. 2/- c) Rs. 5/- d) Rs. 10/-
**Answer: c) Rs. 5/-**

22. How many stamps are contained in one "My Stamp" sheet?

 a) 6 b) 10 c) 12 d) 20
**Answer: c) 12**

23. What is the cost of one "My Stamp" sheet? 

a) Rs. 100/- b) Rs. 200/- c) Rs. 300/- d) Rs. 500/-
**Answer: c) Rs. 300/-**

24. For a demand of 5000 "My Stamp" sheets, what is the total payable amount? 

a) Rs. 1,50,000/- b) Rs. 3,00,000/- c) Rs. 15,00,000/- d) Rs. 30,00,000/-
**Answer: c) Rs. 15,00,000/-** (5000 sheets * Rs. 300/sheet = Rs. 15,00,000/-)

25. How many customized "My Stamp" sheets will India Post print for sale?

 a) 100 b) 300 c) 500 d) 5000
**Answer: c) 500**