Foreign Postal Manual- SA PA Exam MCQs

Q11. Where is the current headquarters of the APPU located?

A) New Delhi
B) Singapore
C) Manila
D) Bangkok

The correct answer is: D

Q12. When did India join the APPU?

A) 1965
B) 1973
C) 1980
D) 1976

The correct answer is: B

Q13. How many member countries are there in APPU?

A) 30
B) 35
C) 32
D) 28

The correct answer is: C

Q14. Small packets are typically allowed up to what weight for most countries?

A) 1 kg
B) 2 kg
C) 3 kg
D) 500 grams

The correct answer is: B

Q15. What abbreviation is used for letters and postcards in UPU terminology?

A) SP
B) L.C.
C) P.P.
D) R.P

The correct answer is: B

Q16. What abbreviation is used for newspapers and periodicals on bag labels?

A) N/P
B) Prd
C) Jx
D) AO

The correct answer is: C

Q17. What does “Freedom of Transit” ensure under UPU?

A) Express delivery for all items
B) Free travel for postal officials
C) Mail must be forwarded via the fastest route
D) Mail must be scanned at all checkpoints

The correct answer is: C

Q18. Which office performs customs duty assessment on foreign mail?

A) Office of Exchange
B) Sub-Foreign Post Office
C) Foreign Post Office
D) Booking Office

The correct answer is: C

Q19. What is the role of an Office of Exchange of Transit?

A) Only exchanges closed bags between Indian exchange offices
B) Dispatches open mail
C) Assesses duties on international parcels
D) Delivers mail to final destinations

The correct answer is: A

Q20. A Sub-Foreign Post Office is mainly set up to:

A) Perform sorting duties
B) Assist in customs procedures
C) Exchange mail directly with foreign countries
D) Track inland mail

The correct answer is: B
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