Product Consolidation 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.Which of the following correctly lists the primary aims of the Directorate’s consolidation guidelines?
A) Simplify postal products, remove duplication, optimize network, adopt technology.
B) Increase tariff rates, reduce staff, privatize hubs, abolish tracking.
C) Merge all savings schemes, stop parcel services, limit service hours, remove counters.
D) Expand Registered Post only, reduce e-services, stop digitization, close hubs
2.On which date did the Directorate announce the merger of Registered Post into Speed Post?
A) 2 July 2025
B) 1 September 2025
C) 16 December 2024
D) 17 February 2025
3.When did the Registered Post — Speed Post merger become effective?
A) 2 July 2025
B) 16 Dec 2024
C) 1 September 2025
D) 17 Feb 2025
4.Which single reason best describes the primary operational rationale for merging Registered Post into Speed Post?
A) To increase Registered Post tariffs only.
B) To remove duplication because both offered secure delivery with proof of delivery.
C) To stop domestic parcel services.
D) To convert Speed Post into an untracked product.
5.What was the decline in Registered Post volume cited as supporting evidence for consolidation (2011–12 → 2019–20)?
A) From 300 million → 200 million
B) From 244.4 million → 184.6 million
C) From 100 million → 50 million
D) From 500 million → 400 million
6.Which IT systems were cited as drivers for unifying tracked mail services (necessitating a single product)?
A) CSI, IPS, CIS
B) GPS, NFC, UPI
C) SMTP, FTP, HTTP
D) ERP only
7.After the merger, how should a customer obtain registration/proof-of-delivery service for a booked article?
A) Book Registered Post separately (old label).
B) Book Speed Post and select the “Registration” add-on.
C) Use only Registered Parcel counters.
D) Book Speed Post and call the Postmaster later.
8.Which of these features remain available under the Registration add-on after the merger?
A) Addressee-only delivery, proof of delivery (POD), acknowledgement due (A/D), same legal validity.
B) Only bulk discounts.
C) Cash-only payments with no tracking.
D) No proof of delivery; only estimated delivery date.
9.What is the base fare mentioned for Speed Post up to 50 grams after consolidation?
A) ₹25
B) ₹100
C) ₹41
D) ₹10
10.How much is the Registration add-on charge per article (as per guidelines)?
A) ₹5
B) ₹25
C) ₹10
D) ₹50
