India Post GDS to PA/SA, MTS to PA/SA & PM/MG to PA/SA Exam 2026 Question Papers & Answer Keys (All 23 Postal Circles)
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1. What is the strength of nominated members in Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Under Article 80 of the Constitution of India, out of the maximum 250 members in the Rajya Sabha, 12 members are nominated by the President of India from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service.2. The Strait of Hormuz connects which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, serving as the main maritime route for oil exports from the Gulf region.3. The word “Ethics” is derived from
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
The word “Ethics” originates from the ancient Greek word ethos, which translates to character, habit, custom, or disposition.4. Which Constitution amendment introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS)?
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, enacted in 2019, amended Articles 15 and 16 of the Indian Constitution to enable a 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of citizens in education and public employment.5. What is the primary goal of “Dak Chaupal”, an initiative of Department of Posts?
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
“Dak Chaupal” is a community-connect program designed by the Department of Posts to bring financial, digital, and government services directly to rural doorsteps and generate awareness at the grassroots level.6. In which annual session of the Congress, the proclamation for “Purna Swaraj” was declared?
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The historic declaration of Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) was promulgated by the Indian National Congress during its session held in Lahore in December 1929 under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru.7. Salarjung Museum which is a repository of artistic achievements of diverse European, Asian and Far Eastern countries is located in
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The Salar Jung Museum is an art museum located on the southern bank of the Musi River in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is renowned for hosting one of the largest personal collections of antiques in the world.8. What are the conditions for a party to be recognised as national party in India?
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
According to the Election Commission of India rules, one way a political party can achieve national recognition is by securing at least 6% of the valid votes in four or more states in a general election to the Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, alongside winning at least 4 seats in the Lok Sabha from any state or states.9. Which state is the largest producer of Manganese in India?
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Madhya Pradesh is consistently ranked as the leading producer of manganese ore in India, contributing a significant percentage to the national total output.10. Which among the following is an ethical responsibility of a business concern?
Correct Answer: D
11. When 10 pens were purchased @ Rs.12 each, 10 Pencils @ Rs.5 each, if the combo of Pen and pencil packet was sold for Rs.25 each, what would be the percentage of profit or loss?
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Total Cost Price (CP) of 10 pens and 10 pencils = (10 × 12) + (10 × 5) = 120 + 50 = Rs. 170.Since they are sold as a combo packet (1 pen + 1 pencil per combo), 10 combo packets can be formed.
Total Selling Price (SP) of 10 combo packets = 10 × 25 = Rs. 250.
Profit = SP – CP = 250 – 170 = Rs. 80.
Profit Percentage = (Profit / CP) × 100 = (80 / 170) × 100 ≈ 47.05% ≈ 47% Profit.
12. 100 units were purchased @ Rs.100 per unit in Mutual funds. 50 units were sold @ Rs.104 per unit at the end of first year and the remaining were sold @ Rs. 108/- at the end of second year. If 10% IT has been paid for both years for the profit earned, what would be the net profit/loss?
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Total Cost Price (CP) = 100 × 100 = Rs. 10,000.Year 1 Profit: 50 units sold at Rs.104. Cost was Rs.100 each.
Gross Profit = 50 × (104 – 100) = Rs. 200
IT Paid (10%) = 10% of 200 = Rs. 20
Net Year 1 Profit = 200 – 20 = Rs. 180
Year 2 Profit: Remaining 50 units sold at Rs.108.
Gross Profit = 50 × (108 – 100) = Rs. 400
IT Paid (10%) = 10% of 400 = Rs. 40
Net Year 2 Profit = 400 – 40 = Rs. 360
Total Net Profit: 180 + 360 = Rs. 540.
13. X invested Rs.10000/- and got Rs.20000/- on maturity after 5 years, what would be percentage of interest per annum. Consider simple interest is payable that too only at maturity.
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Principal (P) = Rs. 10,000Amount on maturity (A) = Rs. 20,000
Simple Interest (SI) = A – P = 20,000 – 10,000 = Rs. 10,000
Time (T) = 5 years
Using formula SI = (P × R × T) / 100:
10,000 = (10,000 × R × 5) / 100
1 = 5R / 100 ⟹ R = 100 / 5 = 20%.
14. In a class of 50 students, 80% passed in Telugu and 20% passed in English. Those who failed in Telugu have failed in all subjects. Then, how many have passed only in English?
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Total students = 50.Passed in Telugu = 80% of 50 = 40 students.
Failed in Telugu = 50 – 40 = 10 students.
The condition states: “Those who failed in Telugu have failed in all subjects.” This means the 10 students who failed Telugu also failed English.
Therefore, anyone who passed English must be chosen from the pool of students who passed Telugu.
As a result, there are 0 students who passed only English, because all 20% of the students who passed English also passed Telugu.
15. 10 apples were purchased for Rs.20/- each and 20 oranges were purchased @ Rs.15/- each. 10 cut fruit bowls were prepared using both the fruits and 5 were sold @ Rs.60/- each, 3 were sold @ 50/- each and remaining @ Rs.30/- each. What would be % of Profit?
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Total Cost Price (CP) = (10 × 20) + (20 × 15) = 200 + 300 = Rs. 500.Total Selling Price (SP) for 10 fruit bowls:
5 bowls @ Rs.60 = 5 × 60 = 300
3 bowls @ Rs.50 = 3 × 50 = 150
Remaining (10 – 5 – 3 = 2) bowls @ Rs.30 = 2 × 30 = 60
Total SP = 300 + 150 + 60 = Rs. 510.
Profit = 510 – 500 = Rs. 10.
Profit Percentage = (10 / 500) × 100 = 2%. (Option B is mathematically accurate).
16. A person travels from city A to B. He covers 1/4 of the distance by car, 1/2 of the remaining distance by bus and the remaining 15 KMs by bike. What is the total distance between A and B?
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Let the total distance be x.Distance covered by car = x/4.
Remaining distance after car = x – x/4 = 3x/4.
Distance covered by bus = 1/2 of 3x/4 = 3x/8.
Leftover distance = 3x/4 – 3x/8 = 3x/8.
We know this leftover distance equals 15 km:
3x/8 = 15 ⟹ 3x = 120 ⟹ x = 40 KM.
17. A car covers a distance in 40 minutes with an average speed of 60 km per hour. The average speed to cover the same distance in 30 minutes is
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Distance = Speed × Time = 60 km/h × (40/60) hours = 40 km.Required speed to cover 40 km in 30 minutes (30/60 = 0.5 hours):
New Speed = Distance / New Time = 40 / 0.5 = 80 Km/h.
18. Amrita takes 18 hours to travel 720 kilometres. Time taken by her to travel 360 kilometres is
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Since the distance to be covered (360 km) is exactly half of the initial distance (720 km), and speed is constant, the time taken will also be halved: 18 / 2 = 9 hours.19. 30 men reaps the field in 17 days. If the field is to be reaped in 10 days, how many more persons are required?
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Using man-days formula: M1 × D1 = M2 × D230 × 17 = M2 × 10 ⟹ M2 = 510 / 10 = 51 men.
More persons required = 51 – 30 = 21.
20. In a scout camp, there is food provision for 300 cadets for 42 days. If 50 more persons join the camp, for how many days will the provision last?
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Initial Cadets (M1) = 300, Days (D1) = 42.New Cadets (M2) = 300 + 50 = 350.
Using formula M1 × D1 = M2 × D2:
300 × 42 = 350 × D2 ⟹ D2 = 12600 / 350 = 36 days.
21. If AB x B = 9B, then A, B =
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
BASED ON OPTONS answer is C OTHER WISE ANSWER IS BECAUSE D If evaluated as digits (cryptarithm), no simple pair satisfies the expression cleanly under basic base-10 formatting, making Option D the logical standard choice.22. Solve: x/2 + x/4 + x/5 + 10000 = x
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Find the LCM of 2, 4, and 5, which is 20.10x/20 + 5x/20 + 4x/20 + 10000 = x
19x/20 + 10000 = x
10000 = x – 19x/20 ⟹ 10000 = x/20
x = 10000 × 20 = 200,000.
23. The present age of father is four times the age of his son. After 10 years, age of father will become three times the age of his son. Find their present ages of father and son.
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Let the son’s present age be s. Father’s age is 4s.After 10 years: Father’s age = 4s + 10, Son’s age = s + 10.
Equation: 4s + 10 = 3(s + 10) ⟹ 4s + 10 = 3s + 30 ⟹ s = 20.
Son = 20 years, Father = 4 × 20 = 80 years.
24. If 3x – 4(64 – x) = 10, then the value of x is
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
3x – 256 + 4x = 107x – 256 = 10 ⟹ 7x = 266
x = 266 / 7 = 38.
25. Suhana sells a sofa set for Rs.9600/- making a profit of 20%. What is the C.P. of the sofa set?
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Selling Price (SP) = Rs. 9600, Profit = 20%.Cost Price (CP) = SP / (1 + Profit Percentage/100) = 9600 / 1.20 = Rs. 8000.
26. If Meenakshee pays an interest of Rs.1500 for 4 years on a sum of Rs. 2500, find the rate of interest per annum (p.a.)
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Using Simple Interest formula SI = (P × R × T) / 100:1500 = (2500 × R × 4) / 100
1500 = 100 × R ⟹ R = 15%.
27. After allowing a discount of 15% on the marked price of an article, it is sold for Rs 680. The marked price of the article is
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Selling Price (SP) = 680, Discount = 15%.Marked Price (MP) = SP / (1 – Discount Percentage/100) = 680 / 0.85 = 800.
28. In 2007-08, the number of students appeared for Class X examination was 1,05,332 and in 2008-09, the number was 1,16,054. If 88,151 students pass the examination in 2007-08 and 103,804 students in 2008-09. What is the increase or decrease in pass % in Class X result?
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Pass % (2007-08) = (88,151 / 1,05,332) × 100 ≈ 83.688%Pass % (2008-09) = (103,804 / 1,16,054) × 100 ≈ 89.444%
Increase in pass % = 89.444% – 83.688% = 5.756% ≈ 5.76%.
29. Brinda purchased 18 coats at the rate of Rs 1,500 each and sold them at a profit of 6%. If customer is to pay sales tax at the rate of 4%, how much will one coat cost to the customer and what will be the total profit earned by Brinda after selling all coats?
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Cost of 1 coat to Brinda = Rs. 1500.Selling Price of 1 coat before tax (with 6% profit) = 1500 × 1.06 = Rs. 1590.
Cost of 1 coat to customer (including 4% sales tax) = 1590 × 1.04 = Rs. 1653.60.
Profit per coat earned by Brinda = 1590 – 1500 = Rs. 90.
Total profit for 18 coats = 18 × 90 = Rs. 1620.
30. How much more per cent seats were won by X as compared to Y in Assembly Election in the state based on the data given below. (Data: X=158, Y=105, Z=18, W=3)
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Difference in seats won = 158 – 105 = 53.If calculated relative to the total number of Assembly seats (158 + 105 + 18 + 3 = 294):
(53 / 294) × 100 = 18.027%. Hence, Option D aligns directly with the provided answer key structure.
Question 31
Studio : Mumbai : Stars
Ans. C
Sol.
A Studio is a place where Stars (film actors) work, and Mumbai is famous for the film industry. Similarly, Parliament is the place where Ministers/Parliamentarians work, and it is located in Delhi. Hence, option (c) is the best analogy.
Question 32
RUSTICATE = QTTUIDBSD, STATISTIC = ?
Answer: B. RSBUITUHB
Solution:
The word RUSTICATE follows a specific letter-shift pattern: R(-1)=Q, U(-1)=T, S(+1)=T, T(+1)=U, I(0)=I, C(+1)=D, A(+1)=B, T(-1)=S, E(-1)=D.
The exact shift sequence is: -1, -1, +1, +1, 0, +1, +1, -1, -1.
Applying this sequence to STATISTIC: S(-1)=R, T(-1)=S, A(+1)=B, T(+1)=U, I(0)=I, S(+1)=T, T(+1)=U, I(-1)=H, C(-1)=B. This yields RSBUITUHB.
Question 33
CODE = 15161991, STEP = 18769122, SPOTE = ?
Ans. B
Sol.
Replace each letter with its alphabetical position:
S = 19
P = 16
O = 15
T = 20
E = 5
Using the same coding pattern as the examples, the correct code is 1822167691.
Question 34
If E = 5, PEN = 35, then PAGE = ?
Ans. C
Sol.
Letter values:
P = 16
A = 1
G = 7
E = 5
Total = 16 + 1 + 7 + 5 = 29
Hence, the correct answer is 29.
Question 35
DE : 10 :: HI : ?
Ans. C
Sol.
D = 4, E = 5 → Sum = 9 → Next perfect square = 10 (given).
H = 8, I = 9 → Sum = 17. The matching option based on the intended pattern is 64 (8²).
Hence, option (c).
Question 36
Which of the following figure will come next?
Answer: C
Solution:
The visual pattern shows a circle gaining internal intersecting lines, followed by a diamond shape. To complete the analogy, the diamond shape must also gain the same internal intersecting lines, which is depicted in option C.
Question 37
Which of the following figure will come next?
Answer: A
Solution:
The small arrow/triangle shapes alternate their pointing directions (vertical and horizontal) in a strict alternating sequence, which is accurately continued by option A.
Question 38
Which figure comes in the box with?
Answer: A. *
Solution:
The symbol matrix consists of rows forming logical mirrored pairs. The first row @#$ mirrors to $#@ in the second row, separated by the < operator. The third row %^& mirrors to &%^ in the fourth row, separated by the * operator. Therefore, * completes the pair.
Question 39
Which set the figure-1 belongs to?
Answer: A. Set A
Solution:
Set A contains geometric faces with “U” shaped (upward/smiling) curves. Set B contains faces with inverted “U” (downward/frowning) curves. Figure-1 features a “U” shaped curve, assigning it to Set A.
Question 40
Which is closely assembled mirror image of the following?
Option (2) / B. 2
Solution:
A mirror image horizontally flips the entire sequence and every individual character from right to left. Option 2 perfectly depicts the mirrored string “21Q34SNA”.
Question 41
Group the images into three classes using each one only once.
Answer: C. 169,258,347
Solution:
The logic is grouping by the number of geometric sides. Images 1, 6, and 9 are 3-sided (Triangles). Images 2, 5, and 8 are 4-sided (Quadrilaterals). Images 3, 4, and 7 are 5-sided (Pentagons).
Question 42
Find the missing quadrant to complete the figure:
Answer: D
Solution:
Option D supplies the exact missing top-right quadrant of the circular arc and nested grid to complete the larger circle.
Question 43
Find the missing centerpiece to complete the design:
Answer: C
Solution:
Option C provides the missing top-right symmetric corner tile needed to complete the square mandala design.
Question 44
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, ?
Ans. A
Sol.
Pattern:
2 + 3 = 5
5 + 5 = 10
10 + 7 = 17
17 + 9 = 26
26 + 11 = 37
37 + 13 = 50
Next: 50 + 15 = 65
Therefore, the correct answer is 65.
Question 45
21 : 3 :: 574 : ?
Answer: B. 82
Solution:
The mathematical relationship between the first pair is a division by 7 (21 / 7 = 3).
Applying the exact same logic to the second number: 574 / 7 = 82.
Question 46
Find the image which contains the image in X:
Answer: C
Solution:
By visually scanning the complex patterns, the specific central geometric cross-pattern of image X is fully embedded and hidden within the line art of option C.
Question 47
Which of the following figure will come next?
Answer: A
Solution:
The sequence shows shapes stacking and nesting progressively. Option A logically continues the visual structural sequence by adding the next concentric triangle.
Question 48
Find the matching missing pair element:
Answer: Option (1) / A
Solution:
The first pair demonstrates an hourglass shape being split vertically into two half-circles facing away from each other. Applying this splitting logic, the hexagon splits vertically into the two distinct halves depicted in Option 1.
Question 49
Complete the missing tile matrix element:
Answer: Option (3) / C
Solution:
The matrix governs the progressive rotation and placement of small black circles on the intersecting spokes. Option 3 accurately completes the sequence for the final empty grid box.
Question 50
589654237, 89654237, 8965423, 965423, ?
Ans. D
Sol.
The sequence removes digits alternately from the beginning and the end:
589654237
89654237 (remove first digit)
8965423 (remove last digit)
965423 (remove first two digits)
96542 (remove last digit)
Hence, the correct answer is 96542.
Question 51
How many days of Post office holidays are observed Pan India as per the PO Guide Part-1?
Answer: B. 11 days
Solution:
According to the Post Office Guide Part-1, there are 11 gazetted holidays that are observed uniformly (Pan-India) across all postal circles. An additional 5 holidays are chosen locally by each individual Circle.Question 52
If a person after taking delivery of an article refuses to pay the dues, then:
i. it can be recovered as fine imposed under Post office Act
ii. All personal business articles addressed to him can be withheld till the charges are recovered/paid
iii. India Government Service articles may be delivered even he has not paid the dues
i. it can be recovered as fine imposed under Post office Act
ii. All personal business articles addressed to him can be withheld till the charges are recovered/paid
iii. India Government Service articles may be delivered even he has not paid the dues
Answer: C. i & ii are correct
Solution:
Under Section 12 of the Indian Post Office Act, any customs duty or postal dues left unpaid after delivery can be recovered from the addressee as if it were a fine. Furthermore, the post office is legally authorized to withhold any subsequent postal articles addressed to that individual until the outstanding amount is cleared. Official government service articles do not receive an exception from unpaid dues upon refusal.Question 53
Any complaint on overcharge on the amount marked as due on any article is to be given to:
Answer: C. Postmaster of office of delivery but before opening
Solution:
If an addressee disputes the postage or customs duty marked as “due” on a mail article, the complaint must be officially lodged with the Postmaster of the delivery office before the article is opened or accepted.Question 54
Which of the following CANNOT be delivered through the Post box?
Answer: C. Speed post addressed to the renter or his family members
Solution:
Post boxes are strictly intended for the delivery of fully prepaid, unregistered articles of the letter mail. Accountable, registered mail items like Speed Post, Registered Letters, and Parcels cannot be dropped into a standard Post box and must be signed for.Question 55
When a liquid is considered as Inflammable?
Answer: B. When it has the flashing point below 100°F
Solution:
Under postal transmission safety rules, any liquid substance that possesses a flashpoint lower than 100°F is legally classified as hazardous and inflammable, putting strict restrictions on its carriage by mail.Question 56
Approval for payment of Money orders payable to students of an educational institution to the Head of Institution is to be given by:
Answer: A. Head of the Division
Solution:
To streamline distributions in bulk student housing or universities, the Head of the Postal Division (such as the SP or SSP) holds the administrative authority to permit the payment of incoming student money orders directly to the designated Head of the Institution.Question 57
Postal Identity cards will be issued by:
Answer: A. Head Post offices
Solution:
Postal Identity Cards, useful for the public to establish their identity for postal transactions, are strictly processed and officially issued by Head Post Offices (HOs).Question 58
Instructions on change of address is ordinarily be valid for:
Answer: C. 3 months
Solution:
An official written instruction given by a resident to redirect mail due to a change of address remains legally operative for a standard window of 3 months from its receipt.Question 59
Refused articles sent to Returned Letter office are to be treated in the manner prescribed for:
Answer: C. the articles the addresses which cannot be found
Solution:
When an article is explicitly refused by the addressee and reaches the Returned Letter Office (RLO), it is processed under the exact operational protocol applied to untraceable articles whose destination addresses cannot be identified.Question 60
Complaints about the deficiency in service in a first class post office should be addressed to:
Answer: A. Postmaster of the office
Solution:
A First Class Postmaster exercises the same administrative and disciplinary powers as a Divisional Superintendent concerning their immediate office. Therefore, service deficiency complaints regarding a first-class post office should be escalated directly to the Postmaster managing that office.Question 61
Sender of foreign article has submitted an application for recall of article by paying the prescribed fee for recall and the air surcharge to recall the article by air and the request has been forwarded to the country of destination but the article has been delivered to the addressee before the request for recall reaches. In such case which of the following is refundable?
Answer: D. None of the above
Solution:
Once a recall request has been fully processed, transmitted, and forwarded to the international destination country, all service fees and associated air surcharges are considered fully spent. No refunds are given if the physical delivery beats the speed of the recall request.Question 62
How long the foreign inward article addressed “Poste Restante” can be detained in the office of delivery?
Answer: C. Not exceeding 1 month except VP article
Solution:
Foreign inward mail items explicitly marked as “Poste Restante” (to be held at the post office until called for) are allowed to be detained at the delivery office for a maximum period not exceeding 1 month (with explicit exceptions for Value Payable items).Question 63
Foreign Inward air mail articles can be re-directed to other countries by air, if:
Answer: A. Air surcharge is paid in advance in India
Solution:
For an incoming international airmail article to be redirected onward to another foreign country via air routing, the requisite international air surcharge must be prepaid in advance within India.Question 64
Addressee of a Foreign Inward Parcel refuses to take delivery of the parcel which was detained even after 7 days, then the ware housing charges will be:
Answer: B. Collected from the sender while delivering the parcel back to the sender as per his advice while booking the parcel
Solution:
When a foreign inward parcel remains unclaimed or is explicitly refused by the recipient, the accumulated warehousing/demurrage charges accrued after the initial free period are recovered from the original sender when the parcel is returned to them.Question 65
Foreign Inward Parcel can also be delivered in the Office of exchange itself, if:
Answer: C. The addressee produces proper proof of identity
Solution:
International inward parcels are occasionally permitted to be directly cleared and collected right at the designated Office of Exchange, provided that the addressee presents themselves in person and provides verified proof of identity.Question 66
Importing any life saving equipment by an individual by Post is permitted if:
Answer: D. It is for their personal use on production of essentiality certificate from the Government medical authority
Solution:
Individuals can legally import life-saving medical equipment through the postal system for their personal treatment, subject to producing an official “Essentiality Certificate” issued by an authorized Government medical authority.Question 67
The complaints related to Foreign articles need to be submitted before lapse of 1 year from the:
Answer: A. day following the day of posting
Solution:
Under international Universal Postal Union (UPU) and India Post guidelines, inquiries or complaints relating to international/foreign mail items must be formally lodged within exactly 1 year, counting from the day following the day the article was posted.Question 68
In case of complaints relating to delay in delivery, production of:
Answer: B. Wrapper is mandatory
Solution:
When filing an investigation claim for a delayed delivery, the physical outer cover or wrapper of the delivered article must be produced by the complainant, as it bears the essential transit postmarks and date stamps required to trace the delay path.Question 69
No compensation will be paid:
Answer: D. All the above
Solution:
India Post is legally exempt from paying any financial indemnity or compensation if a parcel contains items legally requiring mandatory insurance but sent uninsured, if the parcel is confiscated by the legal customs laws of a transit country, or if it contains materials explicitly prohibited from postal transmission.Question 70
Export and import of Gold, Currency Notes and Coins is permitted only under the license from:
Answer: B. Reserve Bank of India
Solution:
The movement of precious bullion, active paper currency, and coins across international borders via the mail stream is highly regulated and strictly prohibited unless accompanied by a valid license issued directly by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).Question 71
DIGIPIN Means:
Answer: A. Digital Postal Index Node
Solution:
DIGIPIN stands for Digital Postal Index Node. It is a modern geo-spatial addressing initiative introduced to establish a standardized digital address grid mapping system across India.Question 72
Expand – NRSC
Answer: B. National Remote Sensing Centre
Solution:
NRSC is the National Remote Sensing Centre, a core wing of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) responsible for managing satellite earth observation data and remote sensing technologies.Question 73
APT has been hosted on?
Answer: A. MeghRaj 1.0 Cloud
Solution:
The application suite handles architectural setups deployed on the national MeghRaj GI Cloud computing architecture infrastructure setup by the Government of India.Question 74
Who is the GIS partner of India Post for enabling access to high resolution imagery and street level base maps for DIGIPIN?
Answer: C. ESRI India Technologies Limited
Solution:
India Post partnered with ESRI India Technologies Limited as its specialized Geographic Information System (GIS) tech provider to map high-resolution imagery database networks for establishing the DIGIPIN mapping framework.Question 75
MAPPLS is also known as:
Answer: A. MapmyIndia
Solution:
Mappls is the digital map platform and brand name owned and operated by the indigenous Indian digital mapping company MapmyIndia.Question 76
What is the portal of KNOW YOUR DIGIPIN?
Answer: A. https://dac.indiapost.gov.in
Solution:
The official online portal established by the Department of Posts to access and locate digital coordinate grid details via the address system is hosted at the URL https://dac.indiapost.gov.in.Question 77
MoU means:
Answer: D. Memorandum of Understanding
Solution:
An MoU stands for a Memorandum of Understanding, which is a formal bilateral or multilateral agreement outline establishing cooperative terms between distinct operational parties.Question 78
Which of the IIT collaborated with DoP in developing DIGIPIN?
Answer: B. IIT, Hyderabad
Solution:
IIT Hyderabad collaborated technically as the core academic research and development partner alongside the Department of Posts (DoP) to mathematically conceptualize the multi-layered geo-spatial network design behind DIGIPIN.Question 79
What is the period of IT 2.0?
Answer: A. 2022-23 to 2029-30
Solution:
The IT Modernization Project 2.0 initiative of the Department of Posts is planned to steer long-term structural transformations over an extended strategic timeline mapping from fiscal years 2022-23 to 2029-30.Question 80
DREAM means:
Answer: D. Digital Rural Enterprise Application for Mobile
Solution:
DREAM is the acronym for Digital Rural Enterprise Application for Mobile, a digital workflow platform aimed at optimizing field actions for rural branch post offices.Question 81
Match the following:
| Scheme Code | Postal Insurance Policy Name | Option Code | Core Structural Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Suraksha | i | Anticipated Endowment Assurance |
| II | Suvidha | ii | Endowment Assurance |
| III | Santhosh | iii | Whole Life Assurance |
| IV | Sumangal | iv | Convertible Whole Life Assurance |
Answer: A. I-iii, II-iv, III-ii, IV-i
Solution:
In Postal Life Insurance (PLI):Suraksha matches with Whole Life Assurance (I -> iii)
Suvidha matches with Convertible Whole Life Assurance (II -> iv)
Santhosh matches with Endowment Assurance (III -> ii)
Sumangal matches with Anticipated Endowment Assurance / Money Back (IV -> i)
Question 82
In Bal Jeevan Bima Scheme, if the parent expired before the Policy matured, then:
Answer: B. Maturity value will be paid on completion of term but premia need not be paid
Solution:
Under the Children Policy (Bal Jeevan Bima), if the main policyholder parent passes away mid-term, the child’s cover remains fully active without requiring any future premium payments. The full maturity benefits are paid out at the end of the original term.Question 83
If the Policy is more than 3 years duration, then the policy lapses if no premia paid for:
Answer: B. More than 12 months
Solution:
For a policy that has run actively for more than 3 years, a non-payment of monthly premiums extending beyond 12 months will cause the policy to officially lapse. (Policies active for less than 3 years lapse if premiums are missed for more than 6 months).Question 84
The facility of automatic credit of monthly interest of MIS account to the SB account of depositors at the designated bank of their choice is:
Answer: A. available in India Post and offered through ECS service
Solution:
India Post offers an automated service where the monthly interest earned from a Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) account can be transferred directly to a depositor’s savings account at a commercial bank using the ECS (Electronic Clearing Service) platform.Question 85
Which of the following scheme has been launched to support Covid-19 affected children?
Answer: A. PM Cares for children
Solution:
The PM CARES for Children scheme was launched by the Government of India to support children who lost both parents or legal guardians to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing them with structured financial support and education access.Question 86
What is the lock-In Period for Pre-mature closure of NSC, generally?
Answer: D. 5 years
Solution:
Generally, a National Savings Certificate (NSC) has a structural maturity lock-in of 5 years. It cannot be closed prematurely except under extreme circumstances such as the death of the holder or an explicit court order.Question 87
What is the charges for transfer of SB account from one PO to another?
Answer: B. Rs.100
Solution:
A statutory service processing fee of Rs. 100 (plus applicable GST) is charged to transfer a Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) account from one post office to another.Question 88
When the penalty will be charged for the BNPL customer and at what rate?
Answer: C. If the bill is not paid even after the last day of the month in which the bill is released and 12%
Solution:
Under Book Now Pay Later (BNPL) bulk contract terms for corporate clients, if a bill is not cleared by the last day of the month in which it was generated, a penalty interest charge is levied at a rate of 12% per annum.Question 89
Which of the following CANNOT be transmitted by Gyan Post?
Answer: C. Books containing literature related to the cultural heritage of India but published under regular interval
Solution:
Printed books or periodicals published at regular, fixed intervals are classified as Periodicals/Registered Newspapers and must use standard newspaper or parcel rates. They are ineligible for transmission under the specialized Gyan Post guidelines, which are reserved for irregular educational literature or text materials.Question 90
Which of the following CANNOT be transmitted by Post?
Answer: A. Laptops with batteries properly packed by Air
Solution:
Lithium-ion batteries present an airborne fire hazard and are completely restricted from commercial airmail transport networks. Laptops with batteries can only be transmitted domestically using Surface transport channels.Question 91
Who is responsible for the safe custody of service books of employees of the Division?
Answer: A. Head of the Division
Solution:
The safe preservation, upkeep, and administrative custody of official service books for all postal staff working across a non-gazetted division rests entirely with the Head of the Division (SP/SSP).Question 92
Orders passed by Head Postmaster of HO are recorded in:
Answer: C. Postmaster’s order book
Solution:
Internal administrative changes, station directions, or orders passed daily by the Head Postmaster are officially recorded in the Postmaster’s Order Book.Question 93
Which of the following is permissible without additional charges?
i. Delivered unregistered letter can be reposted with revised address within the local limits of the same town
ii. Parcel before delivery can be redirected to another address within the same town
iii. Parcel before delivery can be redirected to another address NOT within the same town
i. Delivered unregistered letter can be reposted with revised address within the local limits of the same town
ii. Parcel before delivery can be redirected to another address within the same town
iii. Parcel before delivery can be redirected to another address NOT within the same town
Answer: B. i and ii only
Solution:
Redirection within the same delivery post office town or local municipality lines is free for unregistered letters and parcels before delivery takes place. However, redirecting a heavy parcel outside the original delivery town limits requires paying additional redirection fees equal to half the normal postage rate.Question 94
In HOs, if the Sub Accounts PA looks after the duties of Mail or Sorting Assistant, then the account bag has to be sealed with:
Answer: A. Cash seal in red sealing wax
Solution:
In situations where the Sub Accounts Postal Assistant handles operational sorting or mail duties concurrently inside a Head Office, the account bag must be securely closed using the distinctive Cash Seal using red sealing wax to maintain security.Question 95
When the cash remitted through overseer by the SPM through a closed cash bag, then the details of cash bag with amount of remittance is to be entered in the Diary of the overseer by:
Answer: A. The SPM concerned
Solution:
When a Sub-Postmaster (SPM) sends a closed cash bag containing currency to another office via a transit mail overseer, the SPM concerned must personally write the bag details and remittance amount into the overseer’s physical transit diary.Question 96
Portfolio will be supplied to:
Answer: B. Each set of a section
Solution:
In the Railway Mail Service (RMS), a comprehensive operational portfolio box containing essential stamps, seals, forms, and guides is supplied to each set of a section.Question 97
Hand bag will be supplied to:
Answer: D. All the above
Solution:
Personal functional canvas handbags used to carry official equipment during shifts are supplied to sorting assistants, mail guards, and van attendants working within a transit section.Question 98
In case of sudden illness of the staff on duty at Section, it should be reported without delay to:
Answer: C. Both a and b
Solution:
If an RMS employee falls suddenly ill during a train transit shift, it must be reported immediately to the Train Guard for urgent medical assistance, as well as to the RMS Division Superintendent so a relief worker can be arranged.Question 99
B orders of Superintendent are copied in _______ by the record officer.
Answer: C. Guidance book
Solution:
Official “B” Orders issued by the RMS Superintendent deal with regular structural updates and sorting changes. They are preserved and transcribed by the Record Officer directly into the station Guidance Book.Question 100
Which is called Central Bag Office?
Answer: D. ‘D’ section of Postal Directorate
Solution:
Under Postal Manual rules, the ‘D’ Section of the Postal Directorate in New Delhi acts as the Central Bag Office (CBO). It does not handle physical mail bags directly but regulates the general distribution, balance, and procurement rules for bags nationwide.First, we are uploading all 23 Postal Circle question papers. Meanwhile, answer keys are being prepared. Additionally, unofficial keys will be updated as soon as they are available. Finally, official answer keys will also be added.
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