Refresher Questions for Exam Preparation (Set - 28)
Section 1: IT Modernization & Postal Operations
1. In the IT modernization project, what does the term 'FSI' stand for? Answer: Financial Service Integrator.
2. What does the term 'CSI' refer to in the Department of Posts? Answer: Core System Integrator.
3. The second 'A' in the acronym 'DARPAN' stands for what? Answer: Advancement (Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for a New India).
4. What does the letter 'N' stand for in the term 'PNOP'? Answer: Network (Parcel Network Optimization Project).
5. Into how many segments is the IT Modernization Project 2012 of the Department of Posts divided? Answer: 8 segments.
6. Who is the vendor for the 'Core Insurance Solution' (PLI/RPLI)? Answer: Infosys.
7. What is the maximum weight limit for a book packet containing printed books? Answer: 5 kg.
8. What is the maximum limit for an insured article to be booked at a Branch Office? Answer: Rs. 600.
9. What is the minimum amount required to open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account? Answer: Rs. 250.
10. A Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) account can be opened by an individual with a maximum investment of? Answer: Rs. 4.5 Lakh.
11. What is the commission for a Postal Order of Rs. 50? Answer: Rs. 5.
12. In which year was the 'Speed Post' service introduced in India? Answer: 1986.
13. Which organization is the apex body for the postal sector worldwide? Answer: Universal Postal Union (UPU).
14. What is the maximum sum assured for a 'Whole Life Assurance' (Suraksha) policy in PLI? Answer: Rs. 50 Lakh.
15. What is the interest rate of a Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) as of the paper date (approx)? Answer: 7.4% (Note: Rates are subject to quarterly changes).
16. How many digits are there in a Pincode in India? Answer: 6 digits.
17. What is the primary function of the 'CEPT' (Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology)? Answer: To provide technology solutions and support for the Department of Posts.
18. Which T-code is used for a Savings Account deposit in Finacle? Answer: CTM.
19. What is the maximum period of stay for a 'Post Restante' article? Answer: One month.
20. The 'My Stamp' service was first introduced in India during which event? Answer: INDIPEX 2011.
21. What is the full form of 'RPLI'? Answer: Rural Postal Life Insurance.
22. What is the fee for registration of an inland letter? Answer: Rs. 17.
23. Who is the head of the Postal Circle? Answer: Chief Postmaster General.
24. In which year was the first postage stamp of India issued? Answer: 1852 (Scinde Dawk).
25. What is the maximum weight for a registered parcel? Answer: 20 kg.
Section 2: General Knowledge & Geography
26. Who is the author of the book 'The Discovery of India'? Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru.
27. Which is the longest river in India? Answer: The Ganges.
28. 'Kathakali' is a classical dance form of which state? Answer: Kerala.
29. Which planet is known as the 'Earth's Twin'? Answer: Venus.
30. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal? Answer: Karnam Malleswari.
31. The 'Quit India Movement' was launched in which year?Answer: 1942.
32. Who composed the 'Gayatri Mantra'? Answer: Vishwamitra.
33. In which city is the 'Golden Temple' located? Answer: Amritsar.
34. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India? Answer: Lord Mountbatten (C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian one).
35. Which day is celebrated as 'National Sports Day' in India? Answer: August 29.
Section 3: Ethics & Situational Awareness
36. Due to guests at home, you are late for the office. What should you do? Answer: Intimate the matter to higher authority and ask for permission.
37. When you assume a task, you should be: Answer: Prepared to see it through to completion.
38. If a customer is shouting at you in the post office, you should: Answer: Listen calmly and try to solve the problem politely.
39. What is the primary quality of a good leader? Answer: Taking responsibility and guiding the team.
40. Maintaining the confidentiality of a customer's savings account is: Answer: A mandatory duty of the postal employee.
Section 4: Mathematics & Reasoning
41. What is the average of the first five odd numbers? Answer: 5 (1, 3, 5, 7, 9).
42. If a man buys a cycle for Rs. 1200 and sells it for Rs. 1500, find his profit percentage. Answer: 25%.
43. Find the simple interest on Rs. 5000 at 10% per annum for 3 years. Answer: Rs. 1500.
44. What is 20% of 25% of 100? Answer: 5.
45. A car travels 300 km in 5 hours. What is its speed? Answer: 60 km/h.
46. Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ? Answer: 36 (Squares of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
47. Solve: .500/10+5X10 = Answer: 100.
48. If 3 apples cost Rs. 45, what is the cost of 12 apples? nswer: Rs. 180.
49. If 'RED' is coded as 27, how is 'BLUE' coded? Answer: 40 (Sum of alphabet positions: 2+12+21+5).
50. What is the ratio of 50 paise to 5 rupees? Answer: 1:10.
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