Refresher Questions for Exam Preparation (Set - 25)
1. The 'Meghdoot' award is given for excellence in which field? A: Postal Services.
2. What does 'FSI' stand for? A: Financial System Integrator.
3. The 'Postage Stamps' were first introduced in India in which year? A: 1852 (Scinde Dawk).
4. What is the location of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for India Post? A: Mysore.
5. The PIN Code system was introduced by whom? A: Shriram Bhikaji Velankar.
6. What is the full form of 'SDR' in foreign post? A: Special Drawing Rights.
7. Which software is used for Human Resource Management in the department? A: SAP ERP.
8. What is the limit for the sum assured in 'Whole Life Assurance' (Suraksha)? A: Minimum Rs. 20,000 to Maximum Rs. 50 Lakh.
9. What does 'NSP-1' stand for? A: Network Service Provider 1.
10. 'My Stamp' was first launched in India during which exhibition? A: INDIPEX 2011.
Postal Manual & Rules
11. What is the maximum weight of a 'Blind Literature Packet'? A: 7 kg.
12. The 'Post Office Guide Part-1' contains rules for which services? A: Inland Post.
13. What is the maximum weight for a 'Small Packet' in foreign post? A: 2 kg.
14. A 'Transit Bag' is a due bag or an unusual bag? A: It is a Due Bag.
15. What is the preservation period of a 'Nominal Roll'? A: Permanent.
16. Who is the head of a 'Mail Office'? A: Sorting Assistant (or HSA).
17. The 'Complaint and Suggestion Book' is maintained in which form? A: MS-94.
18. What is the fee for a 'Certificate of Posting' for three articles? A: This service has been discontinued.
19. What is the maximum weight of an 'Unregistered Parcel'? A: 4 kg.
20. The 'Sorting List' is issued by whom? A: Superintendent of RMS.
21. What is the retention period of 'Poste Restante' articles (except VP)? A: 1 month.
22. What is the color of the 'Air Mail' label in international post? A: Blue.
23. A 'Face' in postal terms refers to what? A: The side on which the address is written.
24. What is 'Facing'? A: Arrangement of articles with address side upwards.
25. Which office deals with 'Camp Articles'? A: Camp Post Office/Section.
Banking & Insurance
26. What is the minimum balance for a 'Savings Account' with cheque facility? A: Rs. 500/-.
27. What is the maturity period of a 'Kisan Vikas Patra'? A: 115 months (varies with interest rates).
28. What is the maximum limit for an 'SCSS' account? A: Rs. 30 Lakh (Updated from the Rs. 15 Lakh in older papers).
29. What is the full form of 'PMJJBY'? A: Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.
30. What is the maximum sum assured for 'RPLI'? A: Rs. 10 Lakh.
31. Which PLI policy is known as 'Suvidha'? A: Convertible Whole Life Assurance.
32. What is the minimum age for a 'Sukanya Samriddhi Account'? A: From birth up to 10 years.
33. How many years of residency are required for a 'PPF' account to be eligible for withdrawal? A: 5 years (partial withdrawal).
34. What is the 'Default Fee' for an RD account? A: Re. 1/- for every Rs. 100/-.
35. At what age can a person enter 'Gram Priya' RPLI? A: 19 to 45 years.
Miscellaneous & Current Trends
36. Who wrote the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'? A: Rabindranath Tagore.
37. Which city is the headquarters of the 'Universal Postal Union'? A: Bern, Switzerland.
38. What is the currency of the United Kingdom? A: Pound Sterling.
39. Who was the first President of India? A: Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
40. The 'Sun Temple' is located in which state? A: Odisha (Konark).
41. What is the full form of 'PIN'? A: Postal Index Number.
42. Which day is celebrated as 'National Science Day'? A: 28th February.
43. Who is the author of 'Discovery of India'? A: Jawaharlal Nehru.
44. The 'Taj Mahal' was built by which Mughal Emperor? A: Shah Jahan.
45. What is the capital of 'Jharkhand'? A: Ranchi.
46. Who is the first Indian citizen to fly into space? A: Rakesh Sharma.
47. Which bank is the 'Banker to the Government of India'? A: Reserve Bank of India.
48. What is the full form of 'IPPB'? A: India Post Payments Bank.
49. Which day is 'World Post Day'? A: 9th October.
50. Where is the 'Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy' located? A: Ghaziabad.
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