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 IP Exam Daily Spark

Dear Comrades,
We had originally planned to conduct coaching classes for the IP Exam this year, but due to the PA and Postmen exams, we were unable to do so. We will attempt to hold classes on behalf of the Peravai Academy, which has been providing free coaching to aspirants for over four years. During this period, more than 1,000 candidates were promoted to the PA cadre.
To provide some assistance to the IP aspirants this year, we have compiled a set of questions and answers based on the following acts in the Inspector of Posts (IP) Examination syllabus:
1. The Post Office Act, 2023 (Act No. 43 of 2023)
2. Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873
3. Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (with necessary amendments on account of AML/CFT Norms)
4. Consumer Protection Act, 2019
5. Information Technology Act, 2000
We will post 20 questions and their answers daily, and we hope this will be useful to all IP aspirants.

Yourskayveeyes

IP Exam Daily Drill: Day 1
Objective Questions for Inspector Posts Departmental Exam
The Post Office Act, 2023 - General Provisions

1. On what date did the Post Office Act, 2023, receive the assent of the President? 

A) December 23, 2023 B) December 24, 2023 C) Pausha 3, 1945 (Saka) D) Both B and C

2. According to Section 1(2) of the Post Office Act, 2023, when does the Act come into force? 

A) Immediately upon receiving presidential assent B) Upon publication in the Official Gazette C) On a date appointed by the Central Government via notification D) Upon being laid before both Houses of Parliament

3. The Post Office Act, 2023, consolidates and amends the law related to the Post Office in India. Which previous Act does it specifically repeal?
 A) The Indian Post Office Act, 1934 B) The Indian Post Office Act, 1898 C) The Post Office (Amendment) Act, 1950 D) The Postal Services Act, 1920

4. The expression "item" is defined in the Act as:

 A) Any article which the Post Office accepts for delivery. B) An indivisible article which the Post Office accepts for providing a service. C) Any postal article, including a letter, postcard, parcel, or package. D) A consignment or postal item of a specific weight.

5. As per the definitions in the Act, what is the 'Director General'? 

A) The head of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs. B) The Director General of Postal Services appointed by the Central Government. C) Any officer of the Post Office designated as the head of a Circle. D) Both B and C

6. According to the Act, which entity has the exclusive privilege of issuing postage stamps? 

A) The Central Government B) The Post Office C) The Reserve Bank of India D) The Director General

7. The power to fix charges and terms and conditions for services provided by the Post Office rests with which authority? 

A) The Central Government B) The Director General C) The Department of Posts D) The Parliament of India

8. Under the Act, a "postcode" is defined as a series of digits, letters, or digital code. What is its primary purpose?

 A) To identify the sender's address. B) To ease the process of sorting and delivery of items. C) To determine the postage charges. D) To track the location of postal items.

9. What is the significance of an "official mark" on an item as per Section 8 of the Act? 

A) It proves the item's authenticity. B) It serves as prima facie evidence of the facts so denoted. C) It indicates the postage has been paid in full. D) It is an optional marking for internal departmental use.

10. What is the maximum period within which a rule or regulation made under this Act must be laid before both Houses of Parliament? 

A) 15 days B) 30 days C) 45 days D) 60 days

11. According to the Act, what is the meaning of the expression "prescribed"?

 A) As defined by departmental rules. B) Prescribed by rules made under this Act. C) As specified by a notification. D) Laid down by an administrative order.

12. Who is empowered to make regulations relating to the supply and sale of postage stamps? 

A) The Central Government B) The Director General C) The Department of Posts D) The Parliament

13. According to Section 10(2), an officer of the Post Office shall not incur any liability with regard to a service provided by the Post Office unless: 

A) The loss is greater than the prescribed limit. B) The officer has acted fraudulently or willfully caused loss, delay, or mis-delivery. C) The complaint is filed within a specified time period. D) The officer fails to provide a satisfactory explanation.

14. Under what circumstances can an item in the course of transmission be intercepted, opened, or detained? 

A) In the interest of national security and public safety. B) Upon occurrence of any contravention of the Act. C) When suspicion of a prohibited item arises. D) All of the above.

15. Who is empowered to cause an item to be intercepted, opened, or detained? 

A) Any officer of the Department of Posts. B) The Director General of Postal Services. C) Any officer empowered by the Central Government by notification. D) A postal inspector on reasonable suspicion.

16. How are sums due in respect of services provided by the Post Office recoverable if a person refuses or neglects to pay? 

A) Through a civil court proceeding. B) As if it were an arrear of land revenue. C) By imposing a penalty. D) By initiating a criminal case.

17. The power to make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act is vested in which authority? 

A) The Director General B) The Central Government C) The Parliament D) The President of India

18. What happens to rules and regulations that were made under the repealed Indian Post Office Act, 1898? 

A) They are immediately null and void. B) They continue in force as long as they are not inconsistent with the new Act, until superseded. C) They must be re-notified under the new Act. D) They require parliamentary approval to remain valid.

19. Which authority is explicitly prohibited from exercising the power to make rules, even when powers are delegated under Section 11? 

A) The Central Government B) The Director General C) Any officer of the Post Office D) The Parliament

20. What is the maximum period after which no order shall be made to remove difficulties under Section 15(1)? 

A) One year from the date of commencement of the Act. B) Two years from the date of commencement of the Act. C) Three years from the date of presidential assent. D) Indefinitely, as the power is permanent.

Answer Key – Day 1
1. D) Both B and C
2. C) On a date appointed by the Central Government via notification
3. B) The Indian Post Office Act, 1898
4. B) An indivisible article which the Post Office accepts for providing a service.
5. B) The Director General of Postal Services appointed by the Central Government.

6. B) The Post Office
7. B) The Director General
8. B) To ease the process of sorting and delivery of items.
9. B) It serves as prima facie evidence of the facts so denoted.
10. B) 30 days
11. B) Prescribed by rules made under this Act.
12. B) The Director General
13. B) The officer has acted fraudulently or willfully caused loss, delay, or mis-delivery of service.
14. D) All of the above.
15. C) Any officer empowered by the Central Government by notification.
16. B) As if it were an arrear of land revenue.
17. B) The Central Government
18. B) They continue in force as long as they are not inconsistent with the new Act, until superseded.
19. C) Any officer of the Post Office
20. B) Two years from the date of commencement of the Act.