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 Question Bank – Q& A on the topic of PO Guide Part – I -13

1. Which of the following items, if postage is fully prepaid, can be posted in letter boxes? 

a) Registered newspaper items b) Franked items c) Book post d) Accountable items
**Answer: c) Book post**

2. Registered newspaper items, if posted in letter boxes, will be treated as:

 a) Fully prepaid. b) Unpaid. c) Accountable. d) Not accepted.
**Answer: b) Unpaid.**

3. All accountable items must be presented at which location for transmission?

 a) Letter box b) Franchisee outlet c) Post Office Counter d) Self-Booking Kiosk
**Answer: c) Post Office Counter**

4. The use of a Self-Booking Kiosk is authorized by the: 

a) Postmaster. b) Directorate. c) Regional Head. d) Minister of Communications.
**Answer: c) Regional Head.**

5. "Click N Book" is a web-based online service on the official India Post Website that allows customers to book: 

a) Only parcels. b) Speed Post (Documents) and Registered items. c) All types of prohibited items. d) Only international items.
**Answer: b) Speed Post (Documents) and Registered items.**

6. For domestic items, ownership remains with the sender until the item is:

 a) Dispatched from the Post Office. b) Delivered to the rightful addressee. c) Seized under applicable law. d) Cleared by sorting.
**Answer: b) Delivered to the rightful addressee.**

7. For international items, ownership remains with the sender unless seized under the law of: 

a) The country of origin only. b) The country of transit only. c) The country of destination only. d) The country of origin, transit, or destination.
**Answer: d) The country of origin, transit, or destination.**

8. Which of the following is explicitly prohibited for posting?

 a) Any sharp instrument, if properly protected. b) Any living creature that is not noxious. c) Any ticket relating to a lottery not authorized by the Central or State Government. d) An item with only the sender's code on the address side.
**Answer: c) Any ticket relating to a lottery not authorized by the Central or State Government.**

9. An item is prohibited if it has any item with a pictorial representation of: 

a) A famous personality. b) A historical building. c) A proclaimed offender or someone convicted of an offense under applicable law. d) A national emblem.
**Answer: c) A proclaimed offender or someone convicted of an offense under applicable law.**

10. Narcotics and psychotropic substances are prohibited if defined by the International Narcotics Control Board, or if they are: 

a) Commonly used medicines. b) Other illicit drugs prohibited in the destination/origin country or by authorized agencies. c) Herbal remedies. d) Dietary supplements.
**Answer: b) Other illicit drugs prohibited in the destination/origin country or by authorized agencies.**

11. Which of the following conditions would make an item prohibited based on its cover? 

a) A holiday greeting. b) A return address. c) Matter prejudicial to law and order. d) A philatelic stamp.
**Answer: c) Matter prejudicial to law and order.**

12. When using the web or mobile application for posting items, what type of items is strictly NOT permitted for booking? 

a) Speed Post (Documents) b) Registered items c) Prohibited items d) Parcels
**Answer: c) Prohibited items**

13. What is provided to the person presenting an accountable item for transmission? 

a) A verbal confirmation. b) A tracking number only. c) A receipt. d) A return label.
**Answer: c) A receipt.**

14. Which type of substance is prohibited if it is filthy, noxious, or deleterious? 

a) Food items. b) Dangerous chemicals. c) Explosive substances. d) Any of the above.
**Answer: d) Any of the above.** (The list includes "Any explosive, dangerous, filthy, noxious, or deleterious substance.")

15. If a living creature is likely to injure items in transmission or Post Office officers, it is considered: 

a) Permitted with special handling. b) Prohibited. c) Allowed if contained. d) Subject to additional fees.
**Answer: b) Prohibited.**

16. Items that by their nature or packing may endanger officials or the public, or soil/damage other items, are:

 a) Allowed with a disclaimer. b) Prohibited. c) Subject to special packing requirements. d) Insurable only.
**Answer: b) Prohibited.**

17. Posting of items through a "Franchisee Outlet" is permitted for items specified by:

 a) The Franchisee owner. b) The Postmaster. c) Administrative instructions. d) The customer.
**Answer: c) Administrative instructions.**

18. "Small packets" can be posted in letter boxes if: 

a) They are registered. b) Postage is fully prepaid. c) They are fragile. d) They contain only documents.
**Answer: b) Postage is fully prepaid.**

19. Which of the following is considered a prohibited item if found on the address side or its cover? 

a) A sender's address. b) A phrase like "Fragile". c) A design that might be mistaken for postage stamps. d) A decorative border.
**Answer: c) A design that might be mistaken for postage stamps.**

20. Prohibited items include "Counterfeit and pirated items." This refers to items that are: 

a) Expensive. b) Reproduced without authorization. c) Forged or fake. d) Both b and c.
**Answer: d) Both b and c.** (Counterfeit implies fake, pirated implies unauthorized rep