Postal Department Promotion Exam Unofficial Answer Key 2026 (12 July 2026)

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## GDS TO MTS KEY PAPER 1 AP CIRCLE
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT handled by Mail Office?
క్రింది వాటిలో Mail Office నిర్వహించని పని ఏది?
- A) Sorting (వర్గీకరణ)
- B) Transmission (ప్రసారం)
- C) Delivery (పంపిణీ)
- D) Dispatch (పంపించడం)
Answer: C) Delivery
Explanation: A Mail Office handles sorting, transmission, and dispatch of mail, but never handles the final delivery to the public.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a delivery term?
క్రింది వాటిలో Delivery కు సంబంధించిన పదం కానిది ఏది?
- A) Sorting case (సార్టింగ్ కేస్)
- B) Delivery area (డెలివరీ ప్రాంతం)
- C) Beat (బీట్)
- D) Postman route (పోస్టుమాన్ మార్గం)
Answer: A) Sorting case
Explanation: Delivery area, beat, and postman route are all terms related to mail delivery. A sorting case is an item of furniture used inside the office to organize letters.
Question 3
Which carries cash only?
నగదు మాత్రమే తీసుకెళ్లేది ఏది?
- A) Registered bag (రిజిస్టర్డ్ బ్యాగ్)
- B) Account bag (అకౌంట్ బ్యాగ్)
- C) Cash bag (క్యాష్ బ్యాగ్)
- D) Parcel bag (పార్సెల్ బ్యాగ్)
Answer: C) Cash bag
Explanation: A cash bag is specifically designated to securely carry cash, coins, and currency notes between postal offices.
Question 4
A bundle containing only insured articles is:
Insured articles మాత్రమే ఉండే bundle ని ఏమంటారు?
- A) Registered bundle (రిజిస్టర్డ్ బండిల్)
- B) Transit bundle (ట్రాన్సిట్ బండిల్)
- C) Parcel bundle (పార్సెల్ బండిల్)
- D) Insured bundle (ఇన్సూర్డ్ బండిల్)
Answer: D) Insured bundle
Explanation: A collection of insured articles tied together to simplify tracking and ensure extra safety is called an insured bundle.
Question 5
A delivery area assigned to a postman is called:
Postman కు కేటాయించిన delivery area ని ఏమంటారు?
- A) Sector (సెక్టార్)
- B) Beat (బీట్)
- C) Range (రేంజ్)
- D) Division (డివిజన్)
Answer: B) Beat
Explanation: The operational territory or area assigned to a postman for delivering mail is officially called their “Beat.”
Question 6
A bag used to send accounts and documents between offices is:
Accounts మరియు documents పంపడానికి ఉపయోగించే bag ఏది?
- A) Transit bag (ట్రాన్సిట్ బ్యాగ్)
- B) Special bag (స్పెషల్ బ్యాగ్)
- C) Parcel bag (పార్సెల్ బ్యాగ్)
- D) Account bag (అకౌంట్ బ్యాగ్)
Answer: D) Account bag
Explanation: Account bags are used to carry accounts, cash vouchers, and documents between a Sub-Post Office and its Head Post Office.
Question 7
Railway Mail Service RMS deals with:
Railway Mail Service RMS ఏ పనిని నిర్వహిస్తుంది?
- A) Only rail transport (రైలు రవాణా మాత్రమే)
- B) Mail transport by all modes (అన్ని రకాల మార్గాల ద్వారా మెయిల్ ట్రాన్స్పోర్ట్)
- C) Only air transport (విమాన రవాణా మాత్రమే)
- D) Only road transport (రోడ్డు రవాణా మాత్రమే)
Answer: B) Mail transport by all modes
Explanation: RMS manages the transport and sorting of mail using all available modes of transport, including rail, road, and air.
Question 8
The Postal Department is controlled by:
Postal Department ఎవరి నియంత్రణలో ఉంటుంది?
- A) DG of Posts (డీజీ ఆఫ్ పోస్ట్స్)
- B) Minister (మంత్రి)
- C) PMG (పీఎంజీ)
- D) Superintendent (సూపరింటెండెంట్)
Answer: A) DG of Posts
Explanation: The administrative control of the entire Department of Posts in India is vested in the Director General (DG) of Posts.
Question 9
Which is a type of Post Office?
క్రింది వాటిలో Post Office రకం ఏది?
- A) District Office (జిల్లా కార్యాలయం)
- B) Circle Office (సర్కిల్ కార్యాలయం)
- C) Head Post Office (హెడ్ పోస్ట్ ఆఫీస్)
- D) Railway Office (రైల్వే కార్యాలయం)
Answer: C) Head Post Office
Explanation: The main types of post offices include Head Post Offices, Sub-Post Offices, and Branch Post Offices.
Question 10
Post Offices are generally closed on:
Post Offices సాధారణంగా ఏ రోజున మూసి ఉంటాయి?
- A) Mondays (సోమవారాలు)
- B) Sundays (ఆదివారాలు)
- C) Fridays (శుక్రవారాలు)
- D) Saturdays (శనివారాలు)
Answer: B) Sundays
Explanation: Sundays are the standard weekly closed holidays for regular post offices across the country.
Question 11
Fully prepaid articles are:
పూర్తిగా postage చెల్లించిన articles సాధారణంగా ఎలా పంపబడతాయి?
- A) Delayed (ఆలస్యం చేయబడతాయి)
- B) Ignored (పట్టించుకోరు)
- C) Destroyed (నాశనం చేస్తారు)
- D) Delivered faster (త్వరగా పంపిణీ అవుతాయి)
Answer: D) Delivered faster
Explanation: Fully prepaid mail requires no tax calculations or financial collection at delivery, allowing it to pass through sorting networks and get delivered faster.
Question 12
Payment of postage is normally done by:
Postage చెల్లింపు సాధారణంగా దేనితో చేస్తారు?
- A) Coins (నాణేలు)
- B) Cheque (చెక్)
- C) Postage stamps (పోస్టేజ్ స్టాంపులు)
- D) Cash only (నగదు మాత్రమే)
Answer: C) Postage stamps
Explanation: Standard prepaying of postage on articles is normally done by fixing valid adhesive postage stamps.
Question 13
Packing of postal articles must be:
Postal articles packing ఎలా ఉండాలి?
- A) Strong (బలంగా)
- B) Weak (బలహీనంగా)
- C) Loose (సడలుగా)
- D) Open (తెరిచి)
Answer: A) Strong
Explanation: All postal articles must be packed strongly to withstand long-distance handling and protect the inner contents during transit.
Question 14
Stamps should be affixed on:
Stamps ఎక్కడ అతికించాలి?
- A) Left corner (ఎడమ మూలలో)
- B) Back side (వెనుక వైపు)
- C) Right top corner (కుడి పై మూలలో)
- D) Anywhere (ఎక్కడైనా)
Answer: C) Right top corner
Explanation: Stamps must be pasted on the right-hand top corner of the address side for quick visibility and cancellation sorting.
Question 15
Minimum number of stamps should be used to:
కనీస సంఖ్యలో stamps ఉపయోగించడానికి కారణం ఏమిటి?
- A) Increase weight (బరువు పెంచడానికి)
- B) Avoid misuse (దుర్వినియోగం నివారించడానికి)
- C) Beautify cover (కవర్ అందంగా చేయడానికి)
- D) Delay (ఆలస్యం చేయడానికి)
Answer: B) Avoid misuse
Explanation: Using the minimum number of stamps avoids covering up space on the letter and reduces the risk of stamps peeling off or being misused.
Question 16
Proper address must include:
సరైన address లో ఏమి ఉండాలి?
- A) Only name (పేరు మాత్రమే)
- B) Only village (గ్రామం మాత్రమే)
- C) Only PIN (పిన్ మాత్రమే)
- D) Full details (పూర్తి వివరాలు)
Answer: D) Full details
Explanation: A correct address must include the full details of the addressee including name, house number, town/village, and PIN code to ensure correct delivery.
Question 17
PIN Code helps in:
PIN Code దీనికి సహాయపడుతుంది?
- A) Payment (చెల్లింపుకు)
- B) Sorting (సార్టింగ్)
- C) Packing (ప్యాకింగ్ కు)
- D) Delivery charge (డెలివరీ ఛార్జ్ కు)
Answer: B) Sorting
Explanation: The Postal Index Number (PIN) code identifies the exact location, helping in quick and error-free sorting of mail.
Question 18
Letter boxes are used for:
Letter boxes దేనికి ఉపయోగిస్తారు?
- A) Delivery (పంపిణీకి)
- B) Posting letters (లేఖలు పోస్ట్ చేయడానికి)
- C) Storage (నిల్వ చేయడానికి)
- D) Sorting (వర్గీకరణకు)
Answer: B) Posting letters
Explanation: Public letterboxes are set up for customers to easily drop and post their prepaid letters and postcards.
Question 19
Mail bags are used for:
Mail bags దేనికి ఉపయోగిస్తారు?
- A) Transport (రవాణాకు)
- B) Storage (నిల్వకు)
- C) Sorting (వర్గీకరణకు)
- D) Booking (బుకింగ్ కు)
Answer: A) Transport
Explanation: Mail bags are used to group and transport a collection of postal articles safely from one location to another.
Question 20
Who clears the letter boxes?
Letter boxes ను ఎవరు క్లియర్ చేస్తారు?
- A) Clerk (క్లర్క్)
- B) Postmaster (పోస్ట్మాస్టర్)
- C) Letter Box Peon (లెటర్ బాక్స్ ప్యూన్)
- D) Inspector (ఇన్స్పెక్టర్)
Answer: C) Letter Box Peon
Explanation: The specific task of collecting letters from various designated public mailboxes is done by the Letter Box Peon.
Question 21
Letter Box Peon must ensure:
Letter Box Peon ఏమి నిశ్చయించుకోవాలి?
- A) Delay (ఆలస్యం)
- B) Timely clearance (సమయానికి క్లియర్ చేయడానికి)
- C) Storage (నిల్వ)
- D) Sorting (వర్గీకరణ)
Answer: B) Timely clearance
Explanation: The Letter Box Peon must guarantee timely clearance of the boxes so that mail can be dispatched according to schedule.
Question 22
Official postal articles use:
Official postal articles లో ఏ stamps ఉపయోగిస్తారు?
- A) Ordinary stamps (సాధారణ స్టాంపులు)
- B) Service stamps (సర్వీస్ స్టాంపులు)
- C) Revenue stamps (రెవెన్యూ స్టాంపులు)
- D) Foreign stamps (విదేశీ స్టాంపులు)
Answer: B) Service stamps
Explanation: Official government correspondence utilizes Service Postage Stamps instead of ordinary stamps.
Question 23
Which is a prohibited article?
క్రింది వాటిలో నిషేధిత article ఏది?
- A) Book (పుస్తకం)
- B) Letter (లేఖ)
- C) Postcard (పోస్ట్ కార్డ్)
- D) Explosive (పేలుడు పదార్ధం)
Answer: D) Explosive
Explanation: Explosives, weapons, and dangerous goods are strictly banned/prohibited from being transmitted through the post for public safety.
Question 24
Obscene material in post is:
Post ద్వారా అసభ్యకరమైన material పంపడం:
- A) Allowed (అనుమతించబడుతుంది)
- B) Ignored (పట్టించుకోరు)
- C) Prohibited (నిషేధించబడింది)
- D) Charged (చార్జ్ చేయబడుతుంది)
Answer: C) Prohibited
Explanation: Sending indecent or obscene images, prints, or text through the post is completely prohibited under the Post Office Act.
Question 25
Lottery advertisements through post are:
Post ద్వారా వచ్చే lottery advertisements:
- A) Prohibited (నిషేధించబడింది)
- B) Free (ఉచితం)
- C) Allowed (అనుమతించబడుతుంది)
- D) Discounted (రాయితీతో ఉంటుంది)
Answer: A) Prohibited
Explanation: Unapproved lottery advertisements, pamphlets, or materials are completely prohibited from being posted.
Question 26
Which service is used for sending money?
డబ్బు పంపడానికి ఏ service ఉపయోగిస్తారు?
- A) Letter (లేఖ)
- B) Parcel (పార్సెల్)
- C) Postcard (పోస్ట్ కార్డ్)
- D) Money Order (మనీ ఆర్డర్)
Answer: D) Money Order
Explanation: Money Orders are the specialized domestic service used to securely transfer financial amounts to individuals.
Question 27
Registered articles provide:
Registered articles ద్వారా ఏమి లభిస్తుంది?
- A) No security (భద్రత ఉండదు)
- B) Proof of delivery (డెలివరీ చేసినట్లుగా ఆధారం)
- C) Free service (ఉచిత సర్వీస్)
- D) Delay (ఆలస్యం)
Answer: B) Proof of delivery
Explanation: Registering an article ensures tracked handling and gives the sender legal proof of delivery once signed by the recipient.
Question 28
Insured post is used for:
Insured post దేనికి ఉపయోగిస్తారు?
- A) Ordinary letters (సాధారణ లేఖలు)
- B) Valuable articles (విలువైన ఆర్టికల్స్)
- C) Newspapers (వార్తాపత్రికలు)
- D) Cards (కార్డులు)
Answer: B) Valuable articles
Explanation: Insured post is dedicated to protecting valuable items like currency or gold ornaments by providing financial cover.
Question 29
If postage is insufficient, article is:
Postage తక్కువగా ఉంటే article కు ఏమి చేస్తారు?
- A) Delivered free (ఉచితంగా పంపిణీ చేస్తారు)
- B) Destroyed (నాశనం చేస్తారు)
- C) Taxed (టాక్స్ విధిస్తారు)
- D) Ignored (పట్టించుకోరు)
Answer: C) Taxed
Explanation: If an article does not contain enough postage, it is marked as underpaid and taxed; the missing amount is collected from the recipient.
Question 30
Articles posted early are:
ముందుగా post చేసిన ఆర్టికల్స్ ఎలా ప్రాసెస్ అవుతాయి?
- A) Processed quickly (త్వరగా process అవుతాయి)
- B) Delayed (ఆలస్యం అవుతాయి)
- C) Returned (తిరిగి పంపుతారు)
- D) Ignored (పట్టించుకోరు)
Answer: A) Processed quickly
Explanation: Early posting prevents heavy loads during late hours, meaning the mail can be sorted and processed quickly for outgoing dispatches.
Question 31
Kindness brings:
దయ వల్ల ఏమి కలుగుతుంది?
- A) Fear (భయం)
- B) Happiness (ఆనందం)
- C) Kindness (దయ)
- D) Weakness (బలహీనత)
Answer: B) Happiness
Explanation: Acts of kindness are meant to build healthy social settings and bring internal happiness.
Question 32
Responsibility means:
Responsibility అంటే ఏమిటి?
- A) Ignoring duties (బాధ్యతలను పట్టించుకోకపోవడం)
- B) Fighting (గొడవపడటం)
- C) Doing duties (కర్తవ్యాలను నిర్వర్తించడం)
- D) Blaming others (ఇతరులను నిందించడం)
Answer: C) Doing duties
Explanation: Responsibility represents acknowledging your work commitments and correctly performing your regular duties.
Question 33
Who was the first Governor General of India?
మొదటి Governor General ఎవరు?
- A) Clive (క్లైవ్)
- B) Cornwallis (కార్న్వాలీస్)
- C) Warren Hastings (వారెన్ హేస్టింగ్స్)
- D) Dalhousie (డల్హౌసీ)
Answer: C) Warren Hastings
Explanation: Warren Hastings served as the initial official Governor-General of Bengal from the year 1773.
Question 34
Who is called the Nightingale of India?
Nightingale of India అని ఎవరిని పిలుస్తారు?
- A) Indira Gandhi (ఇందిరా గాంధీ)
- B) Sarojini Naidu (సరోజిని నాయుడు)
- C) Annie Besant (అన్నీ బిసెంట్)
- D) Kasturba Gandhi (కస్తూర్బా గాంధీ)
Answer: B) Sarojini Naidu
Explanation: Sarojini Naidu earned the famous moniker “Nightingale of India” due to her outstanding literary contributions to poetry.
Question 35
Who discovered gravity?
గురుత్వాకర్షణ ను ఎవరు కనుగొన్నారు?
- A) Einstein (ఐన్స్టీన్)
- B) Tesla (టెస్లా)
- C) Galileo (గెలీలియో)
- D) Newton (న్యూటన్)
Answer: D) Newton
Explanation: Sir Isaac Newton structured the mathematical framework of gravity after studying how objects fall toward the Earth.
Question 36
Largest hot desert in world:
ప్రపంచంలో అతిపెద్ద వేడిగా వుండే ఎడారి:
- A) Sahara (సహారా)
- B) Thar (థార్)
- C) Gobi (గోబీ)
- D) Arctic (ఆర్కిటిక్)
Answer: A) Sahara
Explanation: The Sahara Desert located across Northern Africa stands as the largest warm or hot desert on Earth.
Question 37
The Preamble begins with:
Preamble ఏ మాటలతో ప్రారంభమవుతుంది?
- A) Constitution of India (భారత రాజ్యాంగం)
- B) India is great (ఇండియా గొప్పది)
- C) We the people (మేము భారతదేశ ప్రజలము)
- D) Republic India (రిపబ్లిక్ ఇండియా)
Answer: C) We the people
Explanation: The historical Preamble document explicitly opens with the powerful words: “We, the people of India…”
Question 38
Fundamental Duties were added by:
ప్రాధమిక విధులు ఏ సవరణ ద్వారా చేర్చబడ్డాయి?
- A) 86th Amendment (86వ సవరణ)
- B) 44th Amendment (44వ సవరణ)
- C) 73rd Amendment (73వ సవరణ)
- D) 42nd Amendment (42వ సవరణ)
Answer: D) 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The Fundamental Duties structural component was integrated into the Indian Constitution during the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976.
Question 39
Which crop is grown in Kharif season?
ఖరీఫ్ season లో పండించే పంట ఏది?
- A) Wheat (గోధుమ)
- B) Rice (వరి)
- C) Barley (బార్లీ)
- D) Gram (శనగలు)
Answer: B) Rice
Explanation: Rice is a primary Kharif crop that requires heavy water availability and is sown with monsoon seasonal rainfall.
Question 40
Which is the smallest state in India by area?
విస్తీర్ణం ప్రకారం భారతదేశంలో చిన్న రాష్ట్రం ఏది?
- A) Goa (గోవా)
- B) Sikkim (సిక్కిం)
- C) Tripura (త్రిపుర)
- D) Manipur (మణిపూర్)
Answer: A) Goa
Explanation: Goa features the smallest physical land footprint out of all the standard states across India.
Question 41
CP = Rs 500, Profit = 20%. Find SP.
కొనుగోలు ధర = Rs 500, లాభం% = 20%. అమ్మకపు ధర ఎంత?
- A) Rs 600
- B) Rs 550
- C) Rs 580
- D) Rs 620
Answer: A) Rs 600
Explanation: Profit amount is 20% of 500, which equals 100. Selling price is Cost Price + Profit (500 + 100 = Rs 600).
Question 42
Find rate if SI on Rs 500 for 2 years is Rs 100.
Rs 500 పై 2 సంవత్సరాలకు సాధారణ వడ్డీ Rs 100 అయితే వడ్డీ శాతం ఎంత?
- A) 10%
- B) 12%
- C) 15%
- D) 20%
Answer: A) 10%
Explanation: Simple interest formula is SI = (P * T * R) / 100. Here, 100 = (500 * 2 * R) / 100, which reduces to 100 = 10 * R, giving a Rate of 10%.
Question 43
Average of 5 numbers is 12. Sum = ?
5 సంఖ్యల సరాసరి 12 అయితే వాటి మొత్తం ఎంత?
- A) 50
- B) 55
- C) 60
- D) 65
Answer: C) 60
Explanation: Total Sum is equal to Average multiplied by Total Count (12 * 5 = 60).
Question 44
A and B do work in 12 days together. A alone takes 18 days. B alone takes?
A మరియు B కలిసి ఒక పని 12 రోజుల్లో చేస్తారు. A ఒక్కడే 18 రోజుల్లో చేస్తాడు. B ఒక్కడే ఎన్ని రోజుల్లో చేస్తాడు?
- A) 36
- B) 30
- C) 20
- D) 25
Answer: A) 36
Explanation: 1/B = 1/12 – 1/18 = (3 – 2) / 36 = 1/36. So B takes 36 days.
Question 45
20 workers complete work in 10 days. 10 workers take?
20 మంది workers ఒక పని 10 రోజుల్లో పూర్తి చేస్తారు. 10 మంది workers ఎన్ని రోజులు తీసుకుంటారు?
- A) 5
- B) 10
- C) 20
- D) 15
Answer: C) 20
Explanation: Using the formula M1 * D1 = M2 * D2, we get 20 * 10 = 10 * D2. This gives D2 = 20 days. Halving the workforce doubles the time required.
Question 46
Speed = 60 km/hr, time = 2 hr. Distance?
వేగం = 60 కి. మీ./గం., కాలం = 2 hr. దూరం ఎంత?
- A) 100
- B) 120
- C) 140
- D) 80
Answer: B) 120
Explanation: Distance = Speed * Time = 60 * 2 = 120 km.
Question 47
Distance = 150 km, speed = 50 km/hr. Time?
దూరం = 150 కి. మీ., వేగం = 50 కి. మీ./గం., కాలం ఎంత?
- A) 2 hr
- B) 5 hr
- C) 4 hr
- D) 3 hr
Answer: D) 3 hr
Explanation: Time = Distance / Speed = 150 / 50 = 3 hours.
Question 48
Cost of 10 kg mangoes = Rs 500. Cost of 15 kg = ?
10 kg మామిడి పండ్ల ధర Rs 500 అయితే 15 kg ధర ఎంత?
- A) Rs 600
- B) Rs 700
- C) Rs 750
- D) Rs 800
Answer: C) Rs 750
Explanation: The cost per single unit kg is 500 / 10 = Rs 50. Therefore, 15 kg costs 15 * 50 = Rs 750.
Question 49
Evaluate: 8 + 3 X 4 – 6 / 2
విలువ ఎంత?
- A) 14
- B) 17
- C) 20
- D) 11
Answer: B) 17
Explanation: Following the BODMAS rule order, perform division first: 6 / 2 = 3. Next, perform multiplication: 3 X 4 = 12. The expression becomes 8 + 12 – 3 = 17.
Question 50
A number increased by 20% becomes 120. Find the number.
ఒక సంఖ్యను 20% పెంచితే 120 అవుతుంది. ఆ సంఖ్య ఎంత?
- A) 80
- B) 90
- C) 100
- D) 110
Answer: C) 100
Explanation: Let the target base value be X. X * 1.20 = 120, which results in X = 100.
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