Mail Operation and Money Remittance-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.Under which section of the Post Office Act, 2023 are the Post Office Regulations, 2024 made?
A) Section 10
B) Section 13
C) Section 17
D) Section 21
2. What is the official title of the regulations framed under the Post Office Act, 2023?
A) India Post Rules, 2024
B) Post Office Guidelines, 2024
C) Post Office Regulations, 2024
D) Indian Postal Code, 2024
3.When did the Post Office Regulations, 2024 come into effect?
A) 01 January 2024
B) 16 December 2024
C) 01 April 2024
D) 31 December 2024
4. Who has the authority to make regulations under the Post Office Regulations, 2024?
A) Central Government
B) Director General with prior approval of Central Government
C) Circle Head only
D) Postal Directorate
5. Who is empowered to specify business hours and delivery timings under the regulations?
A) Director General only
B) Central Government
C) Circle, Regional, or Divisional Head
D) Head of Branch Office
6.What is the maximum duration of counter, money remittance, and savings bank services on weekdays?
A) 4 hours
B) 5 hours
C) 6 hours
D) 8 hours
7.What is the maximum business hours allowed for Branch Post Offices per day?
A) 3 hours
B) 4 hours
C) 5 hours
D) 6 hours
8.How is unpaid or insufficiently paid domestic mail charged?
A) Actual deficiency only
B) Double deficiency, minimum ₹1
C) Flat penalty of ₹5
D) Returned to sender only
9.What is the minimum charge for unpaid/underpaid international mail?
A) ₹0.50
B) ₹1
C) ₹2
D) ₹5
10.Which of the following items can be dropped into letter boxes?
A) Registered articles
B) Insured letters
C) Fully prepaid non-accountable items
D) Money Orders
