Telangana Circle Postal PM/MTS/MG/GDS to PA/SA Exam Key 2025 – Held on 17th August 2025

Q1. Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term:
 IVORY : ZWSPJ :: CREAM : ??
 A. NFDQB
 B. NSBFD
 C. DSFCS
 D. BQDZL

✅ Answer: D. BQDZL
Explanation: Each letter is shifted back by 1 (C→B, R→Q, E→D, A→Z, M→L).

Q2. APT Stands for
 A. Advanced Pace Technology
 B. Advanced Pair Technology
 C. Advanced Postal Technology
 D. None of the above

✅ Answer: C. Advanced Postal Technology
Explanation: In India Post, APT = Advanced Postal Technology.

Q3. Mr. Amit has bought an item for Rs. 500 and sells it for Rs. 700. Calculate the profit percentage?
 A. 30
 B. 35
 C. 40
 D. 45

✅ Answer: C. 40
Explanation: Profit = 200. Profit% = (200 ÷ 500) × 100 = 40%.

Q4. For the purpose of Surcharges, the articles are broadly classified into 2 groups which are commonly known as
 A. LA & AB
 B. LB & AO
 C. LC & AO
 D. LC & AB

✅ Answer: C. LC & AO
Explanation: Surcharge groups are LC (Letter Card) & AO (All Others).

Q5. A man buys an article for Rs. 27.50/- and then sells it for Rs. 28.60/-. Find his gain percent?
 A. 4%
 B. 5%
 C. 6%
 D. 7%

✅ Answer: A. 4%
Explanation: Gain = 1.10. % = (1.10 ÷ 27.50) × 100 = 4%.

Q6. Which of the following term is not associated with “Philately”?
 A. Special cover
 B. First day cover
 C. National Saving Certificates
 D. Miniature sheets

✅ Answer: C. National Saving Certificates
Explanation: NSC is a savings scheme, not related to stamps/philately.

Q7. In NPS the important term PRAN stands for
 A. Permanent Retirement Account Number
 B. Progressive Retirement Account Number
 C. Pure Retirement Account Number
 D. None of the above

✅ Answer: A. Permanent Retirement Account Number
Explanation: PRAN is the unique 12-digit ID in NPS.

Q8. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located in this City?
 A. Sriharikota
 B. Trivandrum
 C. Ahmedabad
 D. Bengaluru

✅ Answer: B. Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)
Explanation: VSSC is ISRO’s main space research centre in Kerala.

Q9. How many triangles are there in the above image?

 A. 13
 B. 32
 C. 21
 D. 24

✅ Answer: 24
Explanation: Based on the provided image, there are 24 triangles.

To count them, you can break the image down by size and orientation:

• Smallest triangles: There are 16 individual small triangles. These are the 8 triangles on the top and the 8 triangles on the bottom of the main central cross.
• Medium triangles: There are 6 triangles made up of two small triangles each.
  
  1. 2 in the top half
  2. 2 in the bottom half
  3. 2 in the left half
  4. 2 in the right half
• Large triangles: There are 2 triangles made up of four small triangles each.
  
  1. 1 in the top half
  2. 1 in the bottom half

Adding them all up: 16+6+2=24 triangles.

Q10. Normally an SSA Account will mature after years from the date of opening
 A. 18 Years
 B. 19 Years
 C. 21 Years
 D. 25 Years

✅ Answer: C. 21 Years
Explanation: Sukanya Samriddhi Account matures after 21 years.

Q11. Mahila Samman Savings Scheme was effective till:
 A. 31.03.2024
 B. 31.03.2025
 C. 31.03.2026
 D. 31.10.2025

✅ Answer: B. 31.03.2025
Explanation: The Govt. initially notified MSSC till March 2025.

Q12. The mean weight of a group of five boys is 56 kg. The individual weights (in kg) of four of them are 52, 57, 55 and 60. Find the weight of the fifth boy?
 A. 54
 B. 55
 C. 56
 D. 57

✅ Answer: C. 56
Explanation: Total = 56×5 = 280. Sum of given = 224. Fifth = 280 − 224 = 56.

Q13. The Top of India National Flag contains
 A. White
 B. Green
 C. Saffron
 D. Blue

✅ Answer: C. Saffron
Explanation: Indian flag has saffron (top), white (middle), green (bottom).

Q14. Deduction/Non deduction of TDS in SCSS accounts is clarified by which SB Order
 A. SB Order 17/2021
 B. SB Order 27/2021
 C. SB Order 37/2021
 D. SB Order 47/2021

✅ Answer: C. SB Order 37/2021
Explanation: TDS rules in SCSS clarified in SB Order 37/2021.

Q15. In the Foreign Post the term “Letter Post” applies to the following classes of postal articles
 A. Printed Papers & Small Packets
 B. Parcels & Money Orders
 C. Business Parcels & VPMOs
 D. None of the above

✅ Answer: A. Printed Papers & Small Packets
Explanation: “Letter Post” covers letters, postcards, printed papers & small packets.

Q16. A man goes to Mumbai from Pune @speed of 4 km/hr and return to Pune @speed of 6 km/hr. What is average speed of the entire Journey?
 A. 4.6 km/hr
 B. 4.8 km/hr
 C. 6.0 km/hr
 D. 5 km/hr

✅ Answer: B. 4.8 km/hr
Explanation: Harmonic mean = (2uv)/(u+v) = (2×4×6)/(4+6) = 48/10 = 4.8.

Q17. The movement of S.O. slip is from?
 A. Head Post Office to Sub Post Office
 B. Sub Post Office to Branch Post Office
 C. Sub Post Office to Head Post Office
 D. Branch Post Office to Sub Post Office

✅ Answer: C. Sub Post Office to Head Post Office
Explanation: S.O. slip is sent daily to HO for account verification.

Q18. Mail Abstract is divided in two parts Viz.,
 A. Receipts & Despatches
 B. Mails & Bags
 C. Inward & Outward
 D. Usual & Unusual Mails

✅ Answer: A. Receipts & Despatches
Explanation: Mail abstract records all mail received & despatched.

Q19. An Unregistered parcel found posted in the letter Box will be
 A. Returned to the sender
 B. Delivered to the Addressee
 C. Treated as registered parcel
 D. None of the above

✅ Answer: A. Returned to the sender
Explanation: Unregistered parcels cannot be posted in letter boxes.

Q20. Radha bought a cycle for Rs. 5000. For how much rupees should she sell it so as to gain 10%?
 A. Rs. 5600
 B. Rs. 5550
 C. Rs. 5525
 D. Rs. 5500

✅ Answer: D. Rs. 5500
Explanation: Selling price = 5000 + (10% of 5000) = 5500.

21: If 6 books cost Rs. 54/-. Find cost of one book?

A. 8

B. 9

C. 7

D. 6

✅ Answer: B. 9

Explanation: To find the cost of one book, you need to divide the total cost by the number of books. The calculation is 54÷6=9.

 22: A HRO/SRO is identified as:

A. District Bag Office

B. Central Bag Office

C. Circle Bag Office

D. None of the above

✅ Answer: A. District Bag Office

Explanation: A Head Record Office (HRO) and a Sub Record Office (SRO) are units within the Railway Mail Service and are identified as District Bag Office.

 23: PM CARES of Children Scheme 2021 was introduced vide SB Order No:

A. 23/2021

B. 33/2021

C. 43/2021

D. 53/2021

✅ Answer: C. 43/2021

Explanation: The PM CARES of Children Scheme 2021 was officially introduced through the Department of Posts’ SB Order No. 43/2021.

 24: The headquarters of North Eastern Circle is:

A. Aizwal

B. Gangtok

C. Gauhati

D. Shillong

✅ Answer: D. Shillong

Explanation: The headquarters of the North Eastern Circle of India Post is located in Shillong, Meghalaya.

 25: Sub Record Office is a unit of:

A. RMS Division

B. Postal Division

C. Return Letter Office

D. Postal Account Office

✅ Answer: A. RMS Division

Explanation: A Sub Record Office (SRO) is a functional unit of a Railway Mail Service (RMS) Division.

 26: One of the following is treated as First Class Mail:

A. Packets, Parcels, Newspapers

B. Letters, Post Cards, Letter Cards

C. Regd Parcel, Book Packets

D. None of the above

✅ Answer: B. Letters, Post Cards, Letter Cards

Explanation: In India Post, “First Class Mail” includes letters, postcards, and letter cards, which are given priority in mail handling and are often air-lifted.

 27: If 20% of an electricity bill deducted, then Rs 100/- is still to be paid. How much was the original bill?

A. 125

B. 135

C. 145

D. 155

✅ Answer: A. 125

Explanation: If 20% is deducted, the remaining amount (Rs. 100) represents 80% of the original bill. To find the original amount, you divide the remaining amount by 80% (100÷0.80=125).

 28: What is the full form of POPSK

A. Post Office Prachar Seva Kendra

B. Post Office Passport Seva Kendra

C. Post Office Port Seva Kendra

D. None of the above

✅ Answer: B. Post Office Passport Seva Kendra

Explanation: POPSK is the acronym for Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, an initiative by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Posts.

 29: An advice which is enclosed in every mail bag furnishing the details to the office of the destination is known as

A. Mail List

B. Transit Mail List

C. Manifest

D. Letter bill

✅ Answer: A. Mail List

Explanation: Mail List

 30: Franked articles should be posted only in the

A. Letter Box

B. Office identified for posting franked articles

C. Both A & B

D. None of the above

✅ Answer: B. Office identified for posting franked articles

Explanation: Franked articles, which use postage paid through a franking machine, must be presented at the specific post office or offices authorized on the machine’s license. They cannot be dropped into a standard letter box.

31. In which year India Post Payments Bank was formally launched by the Prime Minister of India?
 A. 2018
 B. 2019
 C. 2020
 D. 2021
 ✅ Answer: A. 2018
Explanation: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was formally launched on 1st September 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide banking at the doorstep through postmen.

32. The business hours prescribed for issue of money orders/Savings bank transactions in post offices is:
 A. Four hours
 B. Three hours
 C. Five hours
 D. Full working hours of the Post Office
 ✅ Answer: C. Five hours
Explanation: Five hours

33. A person crosses an 800m bridge in 8 minutes. What is his speed in meters per minute?
 A. 8
 B. 80
 C. 100
 D. 800
 ✅ Answer: C. 100
Explanation: Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 800 ÷ 8 = 100 m/min.

34. State True or False:
 (i) Spoilt/defaced torn stamps can be used for transmission.
 (ii) Unregistered articles should not be sealed with sealing wax.
 A. (i) is true
 B. (ii) is true
 C. (i) and (ii) are true
 D. None of the above
 ✅ Answer: B. (ii) is true
Explanation:

(i) is false → Spoilt/defaced stamps cannot be used.

(ii) is true → Unregistered letters should not be sealed with sealing wax (only registered ones can).

35. NEFT stands for:
 A. National Electric Filament Technology
 B. National Electronic Fund Transfer
 C. National Electronics Field Technology
 D. None of the above
 ✅ Answer: B. National Electronic Fund Transfer
Explanation: NEFT is an online funds transfer system regulated by RBI, used in banks and post offices.

36. The maximum and minimum length of the Book Packet should be:
 A. 80 cm and 10 cm respectively
 B. 65 cm and 8 cm respectively
 C. 100 cm and 10 cm respectively
 D. 50 cm and 12 cm respectively
 ✅ Answer: B. 65 cm and 8 cm respectively
Explanation: As per Post Office Guide, a Book Packet should not exceed 65 cm in length and must not be less than 8 cm.

37. Which among the following is not a special feature of Postal Life Insurance (PLI)?
 A. Income tax rebate
 B. Loan facility
 C. Nomination
 D. Low Bonus
 ✅ Answer: D. Low Bonus
Explanation: PLI offers higher bonus compared to other life insurers, along with nomination, loan facility, and tax rebate. “Low Bonus” is not its feature.

38. Delivery of registered/insured articles to illiterate persons and pardanashin women is made:
 A. In the presence of a respectable witness duly taking their acquittance
 B. Delivered directly to the illiterate person/pardanashin woman
 C. Both A & B not true
 D. B is true
 ✅ Answer: A. In the presence of a respectable witness duly taking their acquittance
Explanation: For illiterate or pardanashin women, delivery must be in the presence of a witness who signs as proof, since they cannot sign independently.

39. “Warehousing Service” is a feature of which service offered by India Post?
 A. Speed Post
 B. Media Post
 C. Logistics Post
 D. Direct Post
 ✅ Answer: C. Logistics Post
Explanation: Logistics Post provides warehousing, distribution, and transportation solutions for bulk customers.

40. Proposal for commemorative postage stamp may be sent by:
 A. Any citizen of India
 B. Chief Postmaster General
 C. Postmaster General
 D. Supdt. of Postal Division
 ✅ Answer: A. Any citizen of India
Explanation: Any Indian citizen or organization can send proposals for commemorative stamps, which are considered by the Philatelic Advisory Committee.

41. Maximum weight limit for international speed post article:
 A. 35 kg
 B. 50 kg
 C. 70 kg
 D. 75 kg
 ✅ Answer: A. 35 kg
Explanation: The maximum weight limit for an International Speed Post article is 35 kg (though some countries may prescribe lower limits).

42. Blind literature packets should not exceed:
 A. 5 kg
 B. 8 kg
 C. 7 kg
 D. 10 kg
 ✅ Answer: C. 7 kg
Explanation: Blind literature packets (containing embossed material for visually impaired persons) are allowed up to 7 kg

43. First Citizen of India is:
 A. Prime Minister
 B. President
 C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
 D. Chief Justice of India
 ✅ Answer: B. President
Explanation: The President of India is called the First Citizen of the country.

44. Which articles are prohibited?
 A. Explosive
 B. Inflammable
 C. Filthy
 D. All of the above
 ✅ Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation: Postal rules prohibit transmission of explosive, inflammable, filthy, indecent, or dangerous articles.

45. Who is associated with the Bhoodan Movement?
 A. Bhagat Singh
 B. Subhas Chandra Bose
 C. Vinoba Bhave
 D. Mangal Pande
 ✅ Answer: C. Vinoba Bhave
Explanation: The Bhoodan Movement (1951) was launched by Acharya Vinoba Bhave, who appealed to landowners to donate land to the landless.

46. An Aerogram should not weigh more than:
 A. 3 grams
 B. 4 grams
 C. 5 grams
 D. 6 grams
 ✅ Answer: A. 3 grams
Explanation: Aerogrammes (Air Letters) should not exceed 3 grams in weight.

47. Each set of a RMS section is supplied with:
 A. Record Box
 B. Work Paper
 C. Port Folio
 D. Case Box
 ✅ Answer: C. Port Folio
Explanation: Every set in RMS (Railway Mail Service) is supplied with Port Folio 

48. Full form of BNPL:
 A. Bulk Nodal Payment Lead
 B. Booking Nodal Payment Lead
 C. Book Now Pay Later
 D. All of the above
 ✅ Answer: C. Book Now Pay Later
Explanation: BNPL = Book Now Pay Later, a facility given to bulk customers where payment is made monthly instead of at the time of booking.

49. Generally, stamps should be affixed at which place on an envelope?
 A. Left top corner
 B. Right top corner
 C. Left bottom corner
 D. Right bottom corner
 ✅ Answer: B. Right top corner
Explanation: Postage stamps should be affixed on the top right corner of the envelope.

50. Franked articles can be posted in not more than how many offices (as per license)?
 A. One office
 B. Two offices
 C. Three offices
 D. Four offices
 ✅ Answer: B. Two offices(AS PER PO GUIDE)
Explanation: Under the Franking License, articles can be posted in Two offices only, as mentioned in the license.

51. After the First War of Independence (1857), Bahadur Shah II was exiled to:
 A. Rangoon
 B. Kabul
 C. Port Blair
 D. London
 ✅ Answer: A. Rangoon
Explanation: The last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar (II) was exiled to Rangoon (Myanmar) after 1857 revolt.

52. TMO stands for:
 A. Transit Mobile Office
 B. Transit Mail Office
 C. Tour Mobile Office
 D. None of the above
 ✅ Answer: B. Transit Mail Office
Explanation: TMO = Transit Mail Office, where bags are received, sorted, and dispatched in transit.

53. Maximum limit of remittance through departmental MMS (with driver and MTS) in cash bags is:
 A. 10 Lakhs
 B. 5 Lakhs
 C. 20 Lakhs
 D. 2 Lakhs
 ✅ Answer: C. 20 Lakhs
Explanation: Cash remittance through Mail Motor Service (MMS) by departmental staff (driver + MTS) is limited cash bags ₹20 lakhs.

54. Minimum quantity of articles to be printed at a time under Bill Mail Service:
 A. 1000
 B. 5000
 C. 10000
 D. 3000
 ✅ Answer: B. 5000
Explanation: Bill Mail Service (BMS) requires a minimum of 5000 articles at a time for acceptance.

55. Postal Life Insurance (PLI) was introduced in:
 A. 1884
 B. 1894
 C. 1904
 D. 1914
 ✅ Answer: A. 1884
Explanation: PLI was introduced in 1884 for postal employees, later extended to all government employees.

56. IDC stands for:
 A. Independent Debit Card
 B. Ideal Delivery Centre
 C. Inland Delivery Centre
 D. Independent Delivery Centre
 ✅ Answer: D. Independent Delivery Centre
Explanation: IDC = Independent Delivery Centre, related to processing/delivery of domestic mail.

57. A car uses 20 litres petrol for 100 km. How far will it run on 5 litres?
 A. 15 km
 B. 20 km
 C. 25 km
 D. 35 km
 ✅ Answer: C. 25 km
Explanation: Mileage = 100 ÷ 20 = 5 km per litre → For 5 litres = 25 km.

58. Apple price increases 10% then decreases 10%. Net change?
 A. 2%
 B. 1%
 C. 3%
 D. 4%
 ✅ Answer: B. 1%
Explanation: Net change formula = Increase % – Decrease % – (Increase × Decrease /100) = 10 – 10 – 1 = –1% (overall 1% decrease).
 ⚠ Correct option: B. 1% decrease.

59. Maximum weight of a Sample Packet:
 A. 1 kg
 B. 2 kg
 C. 3 kg
 D. 5 kg
 ✅ Answer: B. 2 kg
Explanation: Sample Packet (containing trade samples) is limited to 2 kg.

60. Unpaid letters are charged on delivery with:
 A. Double the postage
 B. Double the deficiency
 C. Actual postage
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: A. Double the postage
Explanation: If postage is unpaid or insufficient, the addressee is charged Double the postage

61. A letter should not weigh more than:
 A. 1 kg
 B. 2 kg
 C. 3 kg
 D. 4 kg
 ✅ Answer: A. 2 kg
Explanation: As per Post Office Guide, the maximum weight of a letter is 2 kg. Beyond that, it has to be booked as a parcel.

62. Minimum size of an international air parcel:
 A. 80 mm × 90 mm
 B. 80 mm × 100 mm
 C. 90 mm × 140 mm
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: C. 90 mm × 140 mm
Explanation: The minimum size of an international parcel is 90 mm × 140 mm, so that addresses can be properly written and processed.

63. A Sample packet weighing 70 g posted without postage will be charged how much on delivery?
 A. Rs. 7/-
 B. Rs. 14/-
 C. Rs. 15/-
 D. Rs. 21/-
 ✅ Answer: B. Rs. 14/-
Explanation: Postage due = double the deficiency. For 70 g sample packet, postage = ₹7. If unpaid → deficiency = ₹7 → charge = ₹14.

64. Postmaster submits the MDW to:
 A. Head of Circle
 B. Head of Region
 C. Head of the Division
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: C. Head of the Division
Explanation: The Mail Duty Work (MDW) statement/report is prepared by the Postmaster and submitted to the Divisional Head.

65. Money orders/Registered letters addressed to post box when addressee ceased to be renter:
 A. Returned to sender
 B. Delivered/paid at PO
 C. Retained at PO
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: A. Returned to sender
Explanation: If the addressee has stopped renting the Post Box, such articles are returned to sender with proper remark.

66. Maximum sum assured under Gram Suraksha Policy:
 A. 3 Lakhs
 B. 4 Lakhs
 C. 8 Lakhs
 D. 10 Lakhs
 ✅ Answer: D. 10 Lakhs
Explanation: RPLI Gram Suraksha Policy provides sum assured from ₹10,000 up to ₹10 lakhs.

67. Current Governor of Telangana State is:
 A. Tamilisai Soundararajan
 B. C.P. Radhakrishnan
 C. Jishnu Dev Varma
 D. ESL Narasimhan
 ✅ Answer: B. C.P. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: As of 2025, the Governor of Telangana is C.P. Radhakrishnan (appointed in February 2023).

68. If a registered article is refused by the addressee, it is:
 A. Retained for 7 days
 B. Returned to sender immediately
 C. Kept in deposit
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: B. Returned to sender immediately
Explanation: If the addressee refuses to accept a registered article, it is returned to sender without delay.

69. A ship covers a distance @300 kmph in 7 hrs. To cover in 4 hrs, speed must be:
 A. 520 kmph
 B. 525 kmph
 C. 530 kmph
 D. 535 kmph
 ✅ Answer: B. 525 kmph
Explanation: Distance = Speed × Time = 300 × 7 = 2100 km.
To cover in 4 hrs: Speed = 2100 ÷ 4 = 525 kmph.

70. Metal tokens are used by:
 A. Selected RMS Official
 B. Circle Office Official
 C. Regional Office Official
 D. Postal Division Official
 ✅ Answer: A. Selected RMS Official
Explanation: Metal tokens are used in Railway Mail Service (RMS) by mail guards/officials for identification and handling of mailbags.

71. Delivery of insured article insured > Rs.500 is made:
 A. At Post Office
 B. Doorstep of Addressee
 C. Both A & B
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: A. At Post Office
Explanation: Insured articles valued above ₹500 must be delivered only at the Post Office counter to ensure proper identification and security.

72. MS 14 is used for preparation of:
 A. MO Paid returns
 B. MO Issue returns
 C. Statistical Memorandum
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: C. Statistical Memorandum
Explanation: Form MS 14 is used for preparing the Statistical Memorandum in RMS/Postal offices.

73. Fee for cancellation or change of nomination in POSB:
 A. Rs. 100
 B. Rs. 20
 C. Rs. 50
 D. Free of cost
 ✅ Answer: D. Free of cost
Explanation: In Post Office Savings Bank schemes, cancellation or change of nomination is free of cost.

74. Maximum insurance coverage under PMSBY:
 A. 10 Lakh
 B. 8 Lakh
 C. 5 Lakh
 D. 2 Lakh
 ✅ Answer: D. 2 Lakh
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) provides accidental insurance coverage up to ₹2 lakh at a premium of ₹20/year.

75. Maximum limit on opening of KVP account:
 A. No limit
 B. 50 Lakhs
 C. 30 Lakhs
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: A. No limit
Explanation: Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) has no maximum limit on investment. Minimum deposit = ₹1000 and multiples thereof.

76. APPU stands for:
 A. Advanced Postal Pacific Union
 B. Asian-Pacific Postal Union
 C. Average Parcel Product Usage
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: B. Asian-Pacific Postal Union
Explanation: APPU is a restricted union of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), headquartered at Bangkok, fostering cooperation among postal administrations in the Asia-Pacific region.

77. Interest rate of PPF account:
 A. 7%
 B. 7.5%
 C. 8%
 D. 7.1%
 ✅ Answer: D. 7.1%
Explanation: As per Govt. of India (Q4 FY 2024–25), the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate is 7.1% per annum (compounded yearly).

78. Aman & Rakesh can do a job in 15 days. Aman alone takes 20 days. Rakesh alone can do it in:
 A. 60 days
 B. 50 days
 C. 40 days
 D. 30 days
 ✅ Answer: A. 60 days
Explanation:

Work of Aman in 1 day = 1/20.

Work of both in 1 day = 1/15.

Work of Rakesh in 1 day = 1/15 – 1/20 = (4–3)/60 = 1/60.
 ⚠ Correction → Rakesh = 1/60 → 60 days.
 ✅ Final Answer: A. 60 days.

79. A Nominal Roll is maintained in Form:
 A. MS 14
 B. MS 12
 C. MS 11
 D. MS 10
 ✅ Answer: C. MS 11
Explanation: The Nominal Roll of bags in RMS is maintained in MS 11 form.

80. Which among the least prone to fire?
 A. Terrycot
 B. Nylon
 C. Rayon
 D. Cotton
 ✅ Answer: D. Cotton
Explanation: Cotton is a natural fibre and comparatively less prone to catching fire than synthetic fibres like nylon and rayon.

81. Remitter of Money Order can request change of payee name before payment by:
 A. Paying equal commission again
 B. Free of cost
 C. Not allowed
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: A. Paying equal commission again
Explanation: Change of payee in a Money Order is permitted before payment, but the remitter must pay the same commission again.

82. Which is NOT part of Head Post Office?
 A. Mails Branch
 B. Delivery branch
 C. Registration branch
 D. Loan branch
 ✅ Answer: D. Loan branch
Explanation: Loan branch is not a part of Head Post Office organization. Standard branches include mails, delivery, registration, accounts, etc.

83. What comes next? 2, 6, 12, 20…
 A. 22
 B. 24
 C. 26
 D. 30
 ✅ Answer: D. 30
Explanation: Pattern = n² + n →

84. A bag enclosing several bags to same station is called:
 A. Station Bag
 B. Mail Bag
 C. Transit Bag
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: C. Transit Bag
Explanation: A Transit Bag contains several other bags intended for 

85. Salt March relates to:
 A. Non-Cooperation Movement
 B. Civil Disobedience Movement
 C. Quit India Movement
 D. None
 ✅ Answer: B. Civil Disobedience Movement
Explanation: The Salt March (Dandi March, 1930) led by Mahatma Gandhi was a major event of the Civil Disobedience Movement.

86. Weight of unregistered parcel should not exceed:
 A. 2 kg
 B. 4 kg
 C. 3 kg
 D. 5 kg
 ✅ Answer: B. 4 kg
Explanation: An unregistered parcel can weigh up to 4 kg. For more than 5 kg, registration is compulsory.

87. Personal commitment to work and do one’s best is associated with:
 A. Confidentiality
 B. Empathy
 C. Work Ethics
 D. Impartiality
 ✅ Answer: C. Work Ethics
Explanation: Work ethics involves sincerity, dedication, and discipline in performing duties with honesty.

88. Custom Declaration Forms are used in:
 A. POSB operations
 B. Philately activities
 C. PLI/RPLI operations
 D. International article booking
 ✅ Answer: D. International article booking
Explanation: For sending articles abroad, Customs Declaration (CN22/CN23) forms must be filled for security and customs duty purposes.

89. CUP : LIP :: BIRD : ??
 A. Grass
 B. Forest
 C. Beak
 D. Bush
 ✅ Answer: C. Beak
Explanation: A cup has a lip, a bird has a beak → “part of” relationship.

90. Ajay invested Rs. 9000 for 5 years @5% simple interest. Interest amount = ?
 A. Rs. 2000
 B. Rs. 2150
 C. Rs. 2250
 D. Rs. 2350
 ✅ Answer: C. Rs. 2250
Explanation: SI=P×R×T100=9000×5×5100=2250SI = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100} = \frac{9000 \times 5 \times 5}{100} = 2250.

91. National Anthem was written by:
 A. Rabindranath Tagore
 B. Bankim Chandra Chatterji
 C. Munshi Premchand
 D. Shankarabadi Sundarachari
 ✅ Answer: A. Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: “Jana Gana Mana” was written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1911.

92. Surrender facility available after ___ years in WLA, EA, CWLA, YS policies:
 A. 3 years
 B. 5 years
 C. 1 year
 D. 4 years
 ✅ Answer: A. 3 years
Explanation: In PLI, surrender value is allowed after 3 years of premium payment.

93. Trail-notes in International Mail are used for:
 A. Determining most favorable route
 B. Determining minimum route
 C. Finding missing articles
 D. Calculating customs charge
 ✅ Answer: A. 

94. Which word is the odd one out?
 A. Trivial
 B. Unimportant
 C. Important
 D. Insignificant
 ✅ Answer: C. Important
Explanation: All other words mean “not important”; only “Important” has the opposite meaning.

95. Customs duty on inward foreign articles is assessed at:
 A. Customs House Office
 B. Foreign Post Office
 C. General Post Office
 D. Import/Export Office
 ✅ Answer: B. Foreign Post Office
Explanation: FPOs are authorized by Customs to assess duty on incoming international mail.

96. Premature closing of RD can be done after how many years?
 A. 3
 B. 4
 C. 5
 D. 6
 ✅ Answer: A. 3
Explanation: In Post Office RD, premature closure is permitted only after 3 years.

97. A class has 60 students. 30% are girls. Number of boys?
 A. 18
 B. 30
 C. 42
 D. 45
 ✅ Answer: C. 42
Explanation: 30% of 60 = 18 girls → 60 – 18 = 42 boys.

98. Which is NOT part of a Sorting Mail Office?
 A. Mail
 B. Sorting
 C. Registration
 D. Philately
 ✅ Answer: D. Philately
Explanation: Philately relates to stamp collection and is not a function of sorting mail offices.

99. Interest rate of Post Office Savings Account (POSA) for Q4 of FY 2024–25:
 A. 4.0%
 B. 5.5%
 C. 5.8%
 D. 6.6%
 ✅ Answer: A. 4.0%
Explanation: Government notified POSA interest rate is 4% (unchanged for Q4 FY 2024–25).

100. X says: “He is the husband of the granddaughter of my father’s father.” Y is related to X as:
 A. Brother
 B. Uncle
 C. Co-brother
 D. Brother-in-law
 ✅ Answer: D. Brother-in-law
Explanation: Granddaughter of grandfather = X’s sister/daughter. Her husband = X’s brother-in-law.