Refresher Questions for Exam Preparation (Set - 21)
Postal Manual & Administrative Rules
1. What is the maximum limit of the sum for which a single Money Order can be issued? A: Rs. 5,000/-.
2. In a Transit Mail Office (TMO), what is the official in charge called? A: Mail Guard or Mail Agent.
3. What is the period of preservation for the 'Order Book' of a post office? A: 3 years.
4. What is a 'Face' in postal terminology? The side of the article on which the address is written.
5. How many types of 'Post Office Guide' volumes are there? A: Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV.
6. What is the definition of a 'Transit Bag'? A: A bag used to enclose several bags sent to the same office or section to afford protection.
7. What is the 'Due Mail'? A: Mails which are to be received and dispatched every day.
8. What is the term for the process of placing articles with the address side upwards? A: Facing.
9. Which office is responsible for disposing of articles that cannot be delivered to the addressee or returned to the sender? A: Returned Letter Office (RLO).
10. What is the weight limit for a 'Pattern and Sample Packet'? A: 2 kg.
Banking & Financial Services (Detailed Rules)
11. What is the minimum amount for the first deposit to open a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account? A: Rs. 500/-.
12. What is the fee for a duplicate passbook? A: Rs. 50/- + GST.
13. What is the interest rate calculation frequency for a Savings Account? A: Calculated on the minimum balance between the 10th and the last day of the month.
14. How many adults can jointly open a Post Office Savings Account? A: Maximum 3 adults.
15. What is the minimum amount for subsequent deposits in a Recurring Deposit (RD) account? A: Rs. 10/-.
16. Can a Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) be closed before maturity for a girl child's marriage? A: Yes, after she attains the age of 18 years.
17. What is the commission rate for the sale of Indian Postal Orders (IPO)? A: It varies based on the denomination (e.g., Rs. 1, 2, 5, etc.).
18. Which scheme is a 'tax-free' savings scheme under Section 80C? A: PPF (Public Provident Fund).
19. What is the penalty for not maintaining the minimum balance in a Savings Account? A: Rs. 50/- Maintenance Fee.
20. At what interval is the interest on a Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) paid? A: Quarterly.
IT Modernization (Technical Details)
21. What does 'NSP' stand for in Network Integration? A: Network Service Provider.
22. Which module of CSI is used for 'Point of Sale' operations? A: IPVS (India Post Visibility System).
23. What is 'McCamish' in the context of India Post? A: Software for PLI and RPLI operations.
24. What is the role of the 'Service Desk' in IT Modernization? A: To provide technical support and issue resolution for staff.
25. What is the full form of 'ERP' used in Departmental accounting? A: Enterprise Resource Planning.
26. What does 'POS' stand for? A: Point of Sale.
27. Which agency provides the 'Financial System Integrator' (FSI) service? A: Infosys.
28. What is the Primary Data Center (PDC) function? A: Centralized data storage and application hosting for the entire department.
29. What is 'Finacle'? A: The Core Banking Solution (CBS) software used by India Post.
30. What is the full form of 'CBS'? A: Core Banking Solution.
Quantitative Aptitude
31. Find the average of first five multiples of 3. A: 9 (3, 6, 9, 12, 15 summed and divided by 5).
32. If a person buys a pen for Rs. 20 and sells it for Rs. 25, find the profit percentage. A: 25%.
33. Simplify: 15 X 4 - 10 / 2. A: 55.
34. Mahesh's salary is increased from Rs. 630 to Rs. 700. Find the increase percent. A: 11 1 /9%
35. Find the simple interest on Rs. 5,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years. A: Rs. 1,000.
36. A train 100 meters long passes a bridge in 10 seconds. Find the speed of the train in km/h. A: 36 km/h.
37. If x + y = 10 and x - y = 2, find the value of x. A: 6.
38. What is 20% of 500? A: 100.
39. If a worker earns Rs. 3,000 in 10 days, how much will he earn in 25 days? A: Rs. 7,500.
40. Solve: (12/3 + 16/4) X 20. A: 160.
General Knowledge & Departmental History
41. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India? A: Lord Mountbatten (or C. Rajagopalachari as the first Indian).
42. In which state is the 'Sariska National Park' located? A: Rajasthan.
43. Which organ of the human body produces Insulin? A: Pancreas.
44. What is the capital of the state of Chhattisgarh? A: Raipur.
45. Who is the author of 'Wings of Fire'? A: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
46. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'? A: Mars.
47. What is the currency of Japan? A: Yen.
48. Who invented the Telephone? A: Alexander Graham Bell.
49. Which is the smallest state in India by area? A: Goa.
50. What is the PIN Code of the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy? A: 201002 (located in Ghaziabad).
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