11. When did India join the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU)?
a) 1960
b) 1970
c) 1973
d) 1980
12. What is the main purpose of the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU)?
a) To establish a single postal currency for the region
b) To improve postal relations and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region
c) To control postal tariffs for member countries
d) To organize international mail transport
13. What is the maximum reduction allowed for surface mail charges in the Asia Pacific Postal Union (APPU)?
a) 20% of international rates
b) 50% of international rates
c) 70% of international rates
d) 85% of international rates
14. How much is the air surcharge added to the airmail charges in APPU?
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 20%
d) It follows international rates plus an air surcharge
15. Where is the new headquarters of the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) located since 2002?
a) Manila, Philippines
b) Bangkok, Thailand
c) Beijing, China
d) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Q16. How are airmail postcards and aerogrammes charged?
A) Surface rate only
B) Air surcharge only
C) No charge
D) Combined postage and air surcharge
Q17. Which items require light green labels with specific markings?
A) Printed papers
B) Aerogrammes
C) Urgent medicines
D) Insured parcels
Q18. What kind of envelope should be used for airmail articles?
A) Transparent envelopes
B) Envelopes with red stripes
C) Colored-barred envelopes
D) Plain brown envelopes
Q19. What should be used for posting articles in a way that customs can verify content easily?
A) Airtight containers
B) Wax-sealed boxes
C) Open bags or wrappers
D) Sealed metal boxes
Q20. Which of the following is true about panel envelopes for foreign post?
A) Multiple panels are allowed
B) Panel must be circular
C) Panel must be on the flap side
D) Panel should show only the address
