Refresher Questions for Exam Preparation (Set - 15)
Postal Rules & Operations
1. What is the maximum weight limit for a Letter? A: 2 Kg.
2. How should a franked article found in a letter box be treated? A: It should be treated as unpaid.
3. Which fee is not exempted for 'Blind Literature Packets'? A: Airmail charges.
4. What is the maximum weight limit for a book packet containing periodicals? A: 5 kg.
5. Suggestion and complaints books are available at which locations? A: All Post Offices.
6. How long are instructions valid for delivering articles to persons other than the addressee? A: 3 years.
7. Which class of mail can be transmitted by air without additional charge? A: First Class mails.
8. What happens if a postal article has once been tendered to the addressee? A: It will not be re-directed to his address elsewhere.
9. What is the preservation period for a Nominal Roll? A: Permanent.
10. If a sender does not make an enquiry within what period is the Post Office not liable for the loss of a registered article? A: 1 year.
11. What action is taken if a value payable item is refused and has a money order form attached? A: The upper portion of the form is destroyed and the lower portion is filed.
12. What form is used for preparing the Mail Abstract in Mail Offices? A: Form M-43.
13. Who is authorized to apply for extra rail accommodation if the regular space is inadequate? A: Superintendent of RMS.
14. To whom should a metal token holder report a loss? A: Record Officer.
15. How are articles addressed in an Indian language for dispatch abroad treated? A: A transcription in English should be added.
Foreign Post
16. When did India join the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU)? A: 1973.
17. In foreign mails, what does the indication "Par avion" denote? A: By Airmail.
18. From which day are warehousing charges levied on a foreign article addressed 'poste restante'? A: Eighth day.
19. What color label is required for a pack containing live bees? A: Green.
20. What are the current postage charges for an aerogramme? A: Rs. 15/-.
21. Which foreign article is NOT eligible for air re-direction within India? A: Small Packets.
22. Using an Inland Letter Card for foreign countries (except specific neighbours) is treated as what? A: Insufficiently paid.
23. What cannot be accepted at the 'printed paper' rate in foreign post? A: Impressions obtained using typewriters.
24. Q: What information is permitted on the contents of a small packet in foreign post? A: Trade marks, address of sender, and registration numbers.
25. What percentage of test checks is required for credit and debit bills in foreign mail accounting? A: 10%.
IT Modernization & Finance
26. What is the full form of 'RICT'? A: Rural Information and Communication Technology.
27. What does 'FSI' stand for in the IT Modernization Project? A: Financial System Integrator.
28. Where is the Primary Data Center of the Department of Posts located? A: Navi Mumbai.
29. What does 'IPVS' mean in the context of CSI? A: India Post Visibility System.
30. Which module is used for accounting in the CSI SAP application? A: F&A Module.
31. What is the purpose of ECMS? A: For uploading documents in McCamish.
32. What does 'DRC' stand for? A: Disaster Recovery Center.
33. What is the aim of the Change Management SILO? A: Training to all employees of India Post.
34. What does 'SSO' refer to? A: Single Sign On.
35. What is the toll-free helpline number for India Post? A: 1800-266-6868.
36. What is the minimum amount for opening a new PPF account? A: Rs. 500.
37. What is the GST rate for fees related to the transfer or pledging of an account? A: 18%.
38. For how many years can subsequent deposits be made in a Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA)? A: 15 years.
39. What is the compensation for delay in delivery of Speed Post? A: Postage charges.
40. What is the brand name for personalized postage stamp sheets? A: My Stamp.
General Knowledge & Miscellaneous
41. Which pass connects Leh and Srinagar? A: Zojila pass.
42. Delhi is located on the banks of which river? A: Yamuna.
43. Which of these is NOT on the State List? A: National Defence.
44. Who is the chief executive head of a State? A: Governor.
45. In which year did the Indian football team first appear at the Olympics? A: 1948.
46. Who wrote 'Freedom Behind Bars'? A: Kiran Bedi.
47. Who is known as the 'Mother of Indian Revolution'? A: Bhikaji Rustam Kama.
48. The folk dance "Garba" is associated with which state? A: Gujarat.
49. What is the main language of Goa? A: Konkani.
50. Q: Solve: (12/3 + 16/4) x 20 A: 160.
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