IP Exam Daily Spark: Day 3
Objective Questions for Inspector Posts Departmental Exam
The Post Office Act, 2023 - Specific Provisions & Inter-relations
Objective Questions for Inspector Posts Departmental Exam
The Post Office Act, 2023 - Specific Provisions & Inter-relations
41. A customer sends a registered article but receives a damaged item. The customer files a complaint against a postal assistant for negligence. According to the Act, what must be proven to hold the postal assistant liable?
A) The damage was caused by a willful act of the postal assistant. B) The damage was caused by an act of fraud by the postal assistant. C) The postal assistant's action or inaction resulted in loss, delay, or mis-delivery. D) The postal assistant acted fraudulently or willfully caused the damage.
42. The Central Government has appointed a specific date for the commencement of the Post Office Act, 2023. What is the legal instrument used for this appointment?
A) A presidential order. B) A notification in the Official Gazette. C) A public announcement by the Ministry of Law and Justice. D) A parliamentary resolution.
43. An order made under Section 15 to remove difficulties expires after two years from the date of commencement of the Act. What is the correct interpretation of the term "commencement of this Act"?
A) The date of presidential assent. B) The date it is published in the Gazette. C) The date appointed by the Central Government via notification. D) The date it is laid before Parliament.
44. A rule is made under the new Act and is laid before Parliament. The rule is comprised in two successive sessions. In the session immediately following these two sessions, both Houses agree on a modification. What is the legal status of the rule after this agreement?
A) It becomes effective only in its modified form. B) It is annulled and becomes of no effect. C) It remains in its original form until a new rule is made. D) The modification must be re-notified by the Central Government.
45. The exclusive privilege of the Post Office to issue postage stamps is outlined in Section 4. How is this privilege further regulated?
A) By the Central Government through rules. B) By the Director General through regulations relating to their supply and sale. C) By an order of the President. D) By a specific Act of Parliament.
46. What is the primary legal mechanism used by the Central Government to carry out the purposes of the Act, which cannot be delegated to the Director General?
A) Delegating powers via notification. B) Making rules. C) Issuing notifications. D) Issuing regulations.
47. A person avails a service provided by the Post Office but fails to pay the charges. If the Post Office decides to recover the sum, what legal recourse does it use?
A) It can recover it as a civil debt. B) It can recover it as an arrear of land revenue. C) It can sue the person in a civil court. D) It can recover the amount through a departmental inquiry.
48. A parcel from abroad is suspected to contain a prohibited item. A postal officer delivers the item to the customs authority as per Section 9(3). Who has authorized the postal officer to make this delivery?
A) A general order from the Director General. B) A specific order from the Central Government by notification. C) The Minister of Communications. D) The Director General of Postal Services.
49. Under the new Act, the Post Office shall not incur any liability except such liability as may be prescribed. What does "prescribed" mean in this context?
A) As defined by rules made under the Act. B) As determined by the Director General. C) As specified by a court order. D) As laid down in the official gazette.
50. The repeal and savings clause (Section 16) is crucial for the transition from the old Act to the new. What is the specific condition for existing rules from the 1898 Act to remain in force?
A) They must be specifically re-notified under the new Act. B) They must relate to matters for which provision is made in the new Act. C) They must not be inconsistent with the provisions of the new Act. D) Both B and C.
51. The Director General can make regulations with the prior approval of the Central Government. What is the key difference between the power to make rules and the power to make regulations under this Act?
A) Rules are made by the Central Government, while regulations are made by the Director General. B) Rules are subject to parliamentary scrutiny, while regulations are not. C) Rules deal with procedural matters, while regulations deal with substantive matters. D) Rules can be delegated, while regulations cannot.
52. The Post Office Act, 2023, received the assent of the President on 24th December, 2023. Which legal document is it published in to be made available for general information?
A) The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I—Section 1 B) The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II—Section I C) The Gazette of India, Part I, Ordinary D) A national daily newspaper
53. According to the Act, the Post Office provides services as prescribed by the Central Government. What is the status of these services concerning other laws?
A) They are independent of any other law. B) They supersede any other law. C) They are subject to any other law for the time being in force. D) They are applicable only when no other law exists for that service.
54. The Act defines "Post Office" as the Department of Posts and includes certain physical assets. Which of the following is explicitly included in the definition?
A) Any vehicle used for transport B) Every house, building, room, or place used for providing a service C) Only the head office of the Department of Posts D) All of the above
55. Section 9 of the Act empowers an officer to intercept or detain an item. Which of the following is NOT a specified ground for such action?
A) In the interest of emergency B) In the interest of public safety C) Upon suspicion of tax evasion D) Upon the occurrence of any contravention of the Act
56. The Director General may make regulations to fix charges and terms for services. With respect to the making of these regulations, what is required?
A) A public notice must be issued. B) The prior approval of the Central Government is mandatory. C) They must be approved by the Parliament. D) They must be submitted to the President for assent.
57. An order made under Section 15 to remove difficulties is required to be laid before each House of Parliament. What is the legal implication if this condition is not met?
A) The order becomes null and void. B) The order is subject to a penalty. C) The order remains in force until superseded. D) The Act itself is deemed to be inoperative.
58. The power to prescribe the conditions for denoting official marks is vested with the Central Government. The primary purpose of these marks is to:
A) Indicate the date of dispatch. B) Act as prima facie evidence of the facts so denoted. C) Confirm the identity of the postal officer. D) Provide a unique tracking number for the item.
59. What specific provision in the Act allows the Central Government to authorize an officer to deliver an item to a customs authority?
A) Section 3(1) B) Section 7(2) C) Section 9(3) D) Section 10(1)
60. The exemption from liability for an officer of the Post Office is not absolute. Under what specific condition is an officer liable?
A) When gross negligence can be proven. B) When the officer fails to follow the prescribed rules. C) When the officer acts fraudulently or willfully causes loss, delay, or mis-delivery. D) When the value of the item exceeds a certain monetary limit.
Answer Key – Day 3
41. D) The postal assistant acted fraudulently or willfully caused the damage.
42. B) A notification in the Official Gazette.
43. C) The date appointed by the Central Government via notification.
44. A) It becomes effective only in its modified form.
45. B) By the Director General through regulations relating to their supply and sale.
46. B) Making rules.
47. B) It can recover it as an arrear of land revenue.
48. B) A specific order from the Central Government by notification.
49. A) As defined by rules made under the Act.
50. D) Both B and C.
51. A) Rules are made by the Central Government, while regulations are made by the Director General.
52. B) The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II—Section I
53. C) They are subject to any other law for the time being in force.
54. B) Every house, building, room, or place used for providing a service
55. C) Upon suspicion of tax evasion
56. B) The prior approval of the Central Government is mandatory.
57. A) The order becomes null and void.
58. B) Act as prima facie evidence of the facts so denoted.
59. C) Section 9(3)
60. C) When the officer acts fraudulently or willfully causes loss, delay, or mis-delivery.
Answer Key – Day 3
41. D) The postal assistant acted fraudulently or willfully caused the damage.
42. B) A notification in the Official Gazette.
43. C) The date appointed by the Central Government via notification.
44. A) It becomes effective only in its modified form.
45. B) By the Director General through regulations relating to their supply and sale.
46. B) Making rules.
47. B) It can recover it as an arrear of land revenue.
48. B) A specific order from the Central Government by notification.
49. A) As defined by rules made under the Act.
50. D) Both B and C.
51. A) Rules are made by the Central Government, while regulations are made by the Director General.
52. B) The Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II—Section I
53. C) They are subject to any other law for the time being in force.
54. B) Every house, building, room, or place used for providing a service
55. C) Upon suspicion of tax evasion
56. B) The prior approval of the Central Government is mandatory.
57. A) The order becomes null and void.
58. B) Act as prima facie evidence of the facts so denoted.
59. C) Section 9(3)
60. C) When the officer acts fraudulently or willfully causes loss, delay, or mis-delivery.
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