Postal Manual Vol-II 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.Who exclusively manages postal services and communication in India?
) State Government
b) Local Government
c) Central Government
d) Private Postal Companies
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Central Government [/show_answer]
2.The Department of Posts is part of which ministry?
a) Ministry of Defence
b) Ministry of Communications
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Rural Development
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Ministry of Communications [/show_answer]
3.The Postal Service Board is headed by which officer?
a) Minister of Communications
b) Chairman of the Postal Service Board
c) Chief Postmaster General
d) Secretary of the Ministry of Communications
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Chairman of the Postal Service Board [/show_answer]
4.How many Postal Circles are there in India?
a) 15
b) 23
c) 18
d) 30
[show_answer]The correct answer is: 23 [/show_answer]
5.Which of the following is not a functional unit in the postal structure?
a) Circle Stamp Depots
b) Mail Motor Service
c) Postal Training Centres
d) Regional Postal Store Depot
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Postal Training Centres [/show_answer]
6.The Army Postal Service is headed by an officer of which rank?
a) Colonel
b) Brigadier
c) Major General
d) General
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Major General [/show_answer]
7.How many Army Post Offices (APOs) are there in India?
a) 5
b) 2
c) 10
d) 4
[show_answer]The correct answer is: 2 [/show_answer]
8.What is the primary responsibility of the Member (P) in the Department of Posts?
a) Personnel & Training, Public Grievances
b) Financial Services, Estate Management
c) Technology and Business Development
d) Postal Network and Materials Management
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Personnel & Training, Public Grievances [/show_answer]
9.The administrative structure of the Department of Posts includes which of the following?
a) Senior Time Scale
b) Junior Administrative/Selection Grade
c) Senior Administrative Grade
d) All of the above
[show_answer]The correct answer is: All of the above [/show_answer]
10.Who heads the Circle in the Department of Posts?
a) Director-General
b) Chief Postmaster General (CPMG)
c) Superintendent of Post Offices
d) Senior Superintendent of Post Offices
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) [/show_answer]
