11. When did India join the Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU)?
a) 1960
b) 1970
c) 1973
d) 1980
[show_answer]The correct answer is: 1973 [/show_answer]
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
[show_answer]The correct answer is: To improve postal relations and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region [/show_answer]
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
[show_answer]The correct answer is: 85% of international rates [/show_answer]
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
[show_answer]The correct answer is: It follows international rates plus an air surcharge [/show_answer]
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
Answer: b) Bangkok, Thailand
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Bangkok, Thailand [/show_answer]
