Refresher Questions for Exam Preparation (Set - 1)

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Postal Manual & Sorting Rules
1. What is a 'L' Bag in the context of sorting? A: It is a Letter Bag.
2. What is the term for a Stationary Office of the RMS that sorts air mails? A: Air Mail Office (AMO).
3. How should a 'Registered Bundle' be tied? A: It must be tied with a strong twine and the knot should be sealed.
4. What is the 'Sorting List' (M-52) used for? A: It shows for which offices mail is to be sorted.
5. What is a 'Transit Section'? A: A traveling office of the Railway Mail Service.
6. What is the preservation period for 'Statistical Registers'? A: 2 years.
7. Which office is responsible for repairing torn or damaged mail bags? A: Unit Bag Office (UBO).
8. What is 'Facing' in a mail office? A: The arrangement of articles so that the address side is upwards and the addresses read in the same direction.
9. What is a 'Camp Bag' used for? A: To enclose mail for high officers on tour.
10. What is the maximum number of items allowed in a 'Small Packet' for foreign post? A: There is no limit on quantity, but the weight must not exceed 2 kg.

Savings Schemes & Insurance (Specific Details)
11. What is the minimum amount required for a 'Cash Deposit' in a Branch Office? A: Rs. 50/-.
12. What is the maximum sum assured for a 'Gram Santosh' (RPLI Endowment Assurance) policy? A: Rs. 10 Lakh.
13. How much is the 'Default Fee' for a Recurring Deposit (RD) account per 100 rupees? A: Rs. 1/-.
14. What is the fee for 'Cancellation of Nomination' in a savings account? A: Rs. 50/- + GST.
15. Can a joint 'Kisan Vikas Patra' (KVP) account be opened by three adults? A: Yes, up to three adults jointly.
16. What is the 'Bonus' rate for PLI Whole Life Assurance (Suraksha) as of the paper date? A: Rs. 76/- per Rs. 1000 sum assured per year.
17. What is the maturity age for a 'Gram Sumangal' 20-year policy? A: 20 years from the date of commencement.
18. What is the minimum deposit for a 'Sukanya Samriddhi Account' (SSA)? A: Rs. 250/-.
19. What is the maximum tenure for a 'Post Office Time Deposit' (POTD)? A: 5 years.
20. Which form is used for 'Withdrawal' from a Savings Account? A: SB-7.

Foreign Post & Logistics
21. What is the maximum dimension (length + width + depth) for a 'Small Packet' in foreign post? A: 900 mm.
22. What is the compensation for a lost 'Registered Parcel' in foreign post? A: 40 SDR per parcel + 4.50 SDR per kg.
23. Which label is used for 'Priority' mail in international post? A: Blue 'Prioritaire' label.
24. What is the maximum weight for a 'Direct Post' article? A: 50 grams.
25. Under 'Logistics Post', what does 'LTL' stand for? A: Less than Truck Load.
26. What is the minimum quantity of articles for 'Media Post'? A: No fixed minimum, but generally handled on a contract basis.
27. What is the 'Air Surcharge' for a Blind Literature packet sent by air? A: It is the only charge applicable; the postage itself is free.
28. What is the 'Warehousing Charge' per day for a foreign parcel after the free period? A: It varies by weight and duration.
29. What is the 'Inland Letter Card' equivalent in international mail? A: Aerogramme.
30. What is the retention period for an 'Ordinary' article in Poste Restante A: 1 month.

Mathematics & Logic (From the Circle Papers)
31. A man sells a watch for Rs. 1,440 at a loss of 10%. At what price should he sell it to gain 10%? A: Rs. 1,760.
32. If x + y = 15 and x X y = 56, find the value of x2 + y2 ? A: 113.
33. Find the LCM of 12, 18, and 24. A: 72.
34. A person covers 600 meters in 5 minutes. Find his speed in km/h. A: 7.2 km/h.
35. If 15% of a number is 45, what is the number? A: 300.
36. Find the value of 75% of 400 + 25% of 800 A: 500.
37. Simplify: (15 X3) + (20 / 4) – 10 A: 40.
38. A student scores 450 out of 600. What is his percentage? A: 75%.
39. If the ratio of two numbers is 3:4 and their sum is 70, find the larger number. A: 40.
40. Find the value of sqrt{625} + sqrt{144}. A: 37.

IT Modernization & General Knowledge
41. What is the full form of 'ECMS'? A: Enterprise Content Management System.
42. Which platform is used for the 'e-Post' service? A: A dedicated e-Post portal and physical delivery by postmen.
43. What is the 'Service Desk' phone number for IT issues (as mentioned in projects)? A: 1800-425-0521.
44. Which company provided the 'Financial System Integrator' (FSI)? A: Infosys.
45. What is the full form of 'CSI'? A: Core System Integrator.
46. Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize? A: Rabindranath Tagore.
47. Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'? A: Jaipur.
48. What is the capital of Karnataka? A: Bengaluru.
49. In which year did the Quit India Movement start? A: 1942.
50. What is the 'Supreme Commander' of India's Armed Forces? A: The President of India.