Postal Manual Vol VI- PART III- Practice high-quality MCQs for the PA SA Exam covering key postal rules, procedures, and current schemes. Ideal for quick revision and accurate self-assessment based on the latest syllabus.
Q1. What is the primary responsibility of the Postmaster in supervising subordinate offices?
A) Ensuring punctual delivery of articles
B) Ensuring correctness of accounts and performance of subordinate Postmasters
C) Handling cash transactions
D) Managing employee schedules
Q2. What should the Postmaster do if irregularities are noticed in subordinate Postmasters (SPM/BPM)?
A) Ignore the issue if it is minor
B) Report it to the concerned authorities (Superintendent or SDI)
C) Handle it internally without involving others
D) Immediately replace the subordinate Postmaster
Q3. In larger offices, who is delegated with the duties assigned to the Postmaster?
A) Deputy PM/APM in sub-account sections
B) Branch Postmaster
C) Senior Postman
D) Head Clerk
Q4. What should the SPM verify in daily accounts of Branch Offices (BO)?
A) That the accounts are balanced in figures and words
B) The quality of customer service
C) The handling of cash in transit
D) The inventory of postal articles
Q5. What action should be taken if suspicious alterations are noticed in the BO daily accounts?
A) Continue with the normal process
B) Notify the concerned authorities immediately
C) Address the alterations promptly
D) Ignore the issue
Q6. How often should Sub/Branch Offices exchange accounts with their respective Account Offices?
A) Once a week
B) Daily
C) Bi-weekly
D) Monthly
Q7. Where should transactions from Sub/Branch Offices be recorded?
A) In the daily account book of the Postmaster
B) In the HO cash book
C) In the personal ledger of the SPM
D) In the branch office’s own record
Q8. What should the SPM/BPM do if a voucher is missing?
A) Forward the missing voucher promptly via SO/BO slip
B) Report it to the Postmaster
C) Wait for the next voucher cycle
D) Do nothing until further instructions
Q9. If the missing voucher is not received in time, where should the remarks be noted?
A) In the personal diary of the Postmaster
B) In the error book
C) In the SO/BO summary
D) In the Branch Postmaster’s report
Q10. What should be done if a voucher is inadmissible due to irregularities?
A) Return it immediately
B) Request or send a revised document for rectification
C) Ignore the issue until the next day
D) Include the inadmissible document in the accounts anyway
