Refresher Questions for Exam Preparation (Set - 1)

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Foreign Post Rules
1. What is the maximum weight of an outward foreign letter? A: 2 Kg.
2. What is the maximum weight of printed paper containing only books and pamphlets in foreign post? A: 5 Kg.
3. What are the dimensions of a privately manufactured foreign postcard? A: Maximum: 105 mm x 148 mm; Minimum: 90 mm x 140 mm.
4. What is the maximum weight for a Small Packet in foreign post? A: 2 Kg.
5. How many countries are covered under the International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS)? A: 38 countries.
6. What is the maximum weight for an International Tracked Packet? A: 2 Kg.
7. What is the maximum weight limit for a bulk bag (M Bag) in foreign post? A: 30 Kg.
8. What is the weight restriction for Blind Literature in foreign post? A: Up to 7 Kg.
9. What is the compensation for loss of a registered foreign letter? A: 30 SDR.
10. What is the maximum value for which a foreign parcel can be insured? A: 10,000 SDR.
11. Which label must be attached to a foreign parcel containing items for customs examination? A: CP 72 (Customs Declaration).
12. What does 'SDR' stand for in the context of foreign post? A: Special Drawing Rights.
13. Are Small Packets in foreign post subject to customs examination? A: Yes.
14. What is the retention period for an undelivered foreign parcel in India? A: 15 days.
15. What is the maximum weight for a foreign parcel to most countries? A: 20 Kg.

Business & Premium Services
16. Which service provides complete mailing solutions from mail preparation to delivery? A: Business Post.
17. Which concept helps corporate and government organizations reach customers via advertisements? A: Media Post.
18. What is the maximum weight for a 'Direct Post' article? A: 50 grams.
19. What is the minimum quantity of articles required for 'Direct Post'? A: 1,000 articles.
20. What is the weight limit for 'Logistics Post' (LTL)? A: 50 Kg per consignment (minimum).
21. What is 'Retail Post'? A: A service that provides the public the convenience of paying utility bills and other payments.
22. What is the maximum weight for a domestic Speed Post article? A: 35 Kg.
23. What is the compensation for loss or damage of a domestic Speed Post article? A: Double the postage or Rs. 1,000/-, whichever is less.
24. Which service allows customers to send messages to any person in India through electronic media? A: e-Post.
25. What is the maximum number of pages for an e-Post message? A: 10 pages.

Savings Schemes & Insurance
26. What is the minimum amount for opening a Post Office Savings Account? A: Rs. 500/-.
27. What is the maximum deposit limit for a single MIS (Monthly Income Scheme) account? A: Rs. 4.5 Lakh.
28. What is the maximum deposit limit for a joint MIS account? A: Rs. 9 Lakh.
29. At what age can a person open a Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) account? A: 60 years.
30. What is the maximum deposit limit for a PPF account in a financial year? A: Rs. 1.5 Lakh.
31. Which PLI policy is known as 'Santosh'? A: Endowment Assurance.
32. Which RPLI policy is known as 'Gram Sumangal'? A: Anticipated Endowment Assurance.
33. What is the minimum sum assured for PLI? A: Rs. 20,000/-.
34. What is the maximum sum assured for PLI? A: Rs. 50 Lakh.
35. What is the maximum sum assured for RPLI? A: Rs. 10 Lakh.

IT Modernization & Operations
36. What is the full form of RICT? A: Rural Information and Communication Technology.
37. What is the full form of CBS? A: Core Banking Solution.
38. What does 'PLI-CSI' stand for? A: Postal Life Insurance - Core System Integrator.
39. Where is the Primary Data Center of India Post located? A: Navi Mumbai.
40. Where is the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located? A: Mysore.
41. What is the full form of FSI? A: Financial System Integrator.
42. Which company is the FSI vendor for India Post? A: Infosys.
43. What is the purpose of the 'Darpan' project? A: IT modernization of Branch Post Offices.
44. What is the daily withdrawal limit from a Department of Posts ATM? A: Rs. 25,000/-.
45. What does 'SSO' stand for in the context of the IT project? A: Single Sign On.
46. Who is the administrative head of a Postal Circle? A: Chief Postmaster General.
47. How many Postal Circles are there in India? A: 23.
48. What is the PIN Code for the Army Post Office (CBPO)? A: 900500.
49. In which year was the PIN (Postal Index Number) introduced in India? A: 1972.
50. Where is the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy located? A: Ghaziabad.