Practice Test on Postal History (SET-2) for GDS to MTS/Postman/Mail Guard Exam

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Practice Set 2: Postal History

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Postal History (Set 2)

This practice test (set 2) covers the 10 important questions on Postal History of India. For detailed study material, please visit the official website of India Post at https://www.indiapost.gov.in/VAS/Pages/PostalHistory.aspx. Take this test to enhance your knowledge and prepare effectively for the examination!

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1. When was Kolkata GPO established?

A. 1786

B. 1794

C. 1774

D. 1785

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2. In the absence of Departmental Postmasters, the Post Offices were manned by the respective District Collectors or military officers as ________________.

A. Postmasters

B. Assistant Postmasters

C. ex- officio Postmasters

D. Senior Postmasters

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3. When was the India joins the Universal Postal Union?

A. 1890

B. 1875

C. 1876

D. 1888

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4. The Head of APS is the Additional Director General APS at Army Headquarters in the rank of _______________. Fill in the blank?

A. Lieutenant General

B. General

C. Captain

D. Major General

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5. When was the Imperial Penny Postage introduced?

A. 25 Dec, 1898

B. 18 Feb, 1911

C. 1 July, 1898

D. 1 Aug, 1896

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6. When was Meghdoot Software introduced?

A. 1884

B. 2006

C. 1882

D. 2003

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7. e-Payment Services introduced on which date?

A. 25 June, 2006

B. 25 June, 2008

C. 2 May, 2012

D. 1 August, 1986

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8. When was Bombay GPO opened?

A. 1776

B. 1788

C. 1774

D. 1794

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9. Speed Post Service was introduced on which date?

A. 25 August, 1986

B. 21 November, 1947

C. 1 August, 1986

D. 1 February, 1884

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10. Postal Life Insurance launched on ____________?

A. 1884

B. 1890

C. 1890

D. 1876

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