Post Office Rules 2024 MCQs-“Practice high-quality MCQs for the Inspector of Post Office (IPO) Exam covering key postal rules, procedures, and current schemes. Ideal for quick revision and accurate self-assessment based on the latest syllabus.”
1. What is the official title of the new rules governing the functioning of Post Offices from December 2024?
A) Indian Post Office Rules, 2023
B) Post Office (Regulation) Rules, 2024
C) The Post Office Rules, 2024
D) Indian Postal Code Rules, 2024
2. When did the Post Office Rules, 2024 come into effect?
A) 23 January 2025
B) 1 April 2024
C) 16 December 2024
D) 1 January 2025
3. As per Rule 2, the term “Act” refers to which legislation?
A) Indian Post Office Act, 1898
B) Post Office Act, 2023
C) Postal Services Act, 2024
D) India Post Governance Act, 2023
4. Who is considered the “Circle Head” under Post Office Rules, 2024?
A) Superintendent of RMS
B) Postmaster General
C) Chief Postmaster General or equivalent
D) Regional Director
5. The Divisional Head may include all the following except:
A) Director
B) Superintendent
C) Village Postmaster
D) Chief Postmaster
6. “Mail Offices” refer to:
A) GDS branches in villages
B) Offices dealing with finance only
C) Premises that process and transmit mail
D) Offices authorized only for philately
7. Which of the following best defines “Mail Service”?
A) Only letter post
B) Delivery of speed post only
C) Handling of savings and insurance services
D) Activities like collection, handling, transmission, and delivery of items
8. “Universal Postal Service” refers to
A) Premium courier only
B) Foreign posts only
C) Affordable services available within and outside India
D) Services meant for defence personnel only
9. Who can authorize “Citizen-centric services” in post offices?
A) Parliament
B) Department of Telecommunications
C) State Legislature
D) Central Government
10. Which of the following is NOT listed under Rule 3 as a service the Post Office may provide?
A) Sale of lottery tickets
B) Financial services
C) Money remittance services
D) Value-added services
