POSTMAN /MG EXAM MCQ – Type of Post Office | Business Hours

1. Which of the following is the main office of a group of post offices?

a) Sub Office (S.O.)
b) Branch Office (B.O.)
c) Head Office (H.O.)
d) Town Branch Office

2. Who is in charge of a Head Office (H.O.)?

a) Branch Postmaster
b) Sub Postmaster
c) Head Postmaster
d) Senior Superintendent of Post

3. Which of the following classifications are used for Sub Offices (S.O.) based on staff?

a) Class I, Class II, Class III
b) MDG, HSG, LSG, A Class, B Class, C Class
c) Single, Double, Triple
d) Small, Medium, Large

4. What is the primary function of a Branch Office (B.O.)?

a) Handle all types of postal transactions
b) Perform counter transactions only
c) Book insured and VP articles
d) Serve only urban areas

5. Which of the following tasks is a Branch Office (B.O.) allowed to perform?

a) Dispatch and delivery of letters
b) Issue and payment of money orders
c) Handle insured and VP articles
d) Operate as a full-scale post office


6. What is the minimum working hours for a Branch Office (B.O.)?

a) 3 hours
b) 4 hours
c) 5 hours
d) 6 hours

7. Which of the following is true about Night Post Offices?

a) They handle all types of transactions
b) They operate on Sundays and post office holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
c) They are open for all postal transactions 24/7
d) They do not sell stamps or postal stationery

Answer: b) They operate on Sundays and post office holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

8. What type of work is suspended in Night Post Offices on Sundays and holidays?

a) Selling stamps
b) Registered mail booking
c) Delivery work and SB bank work
d) Parcel accepting

Answer: c) Delivery work and SB bank work

9. Where do Mobile Post Offices operate from?

a) Fixed location in towns
b) A specially designed van moving to different fixed points
c) Permanent offices at postal headquarters
d) Major city intersections

Answer: b) A specially designed van moving to different fixed points

10. Which of the following is a function of a Mobile Post Office?

a) Accept insured and VP articles
b) Sell stamps and postal stationery
c) Perform all types of financial transactions
d) Offer delivery services

Answer: b) Sell stamps and postal stationery

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