Practice Test on Postal History (SET-3) for GDS to MTS/Postman/Mail Guard Exam

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Practice Set 3: Postal History

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Postal History (Set 3)

This practice test (set 3) 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. Which ruler developed the runner services from Agra to Kabul?

A. Humayun

B. Akbar

C. Babur

D. Sher Shah

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2. During which period was the pigeon postal system introduced in India?

A. Sher Shah Suri period

B. Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka period

C. Allauddin Khilji period

D. Babur period

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3. The First Post Office was established in_______.

A. 1764

B. 1774

C. 1854

D. 1727

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4. Who described El Wolak (horse carriers) and El Davah (foot runners) during the Tughlaq period?

A. Fa-Hien

B. Al-Biruni

C. Ibn Batuta

D. Marco Polo

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5. The First Stamp of Independent India was issued on which date?

A. 21 November, 1947

B. 12 December, 1947

C. 26 January, 1950

D. 15 August, 1947

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6. Indian Postal Order introduced on which Year?

A. 1936

B. 1940

C. 1939

D. 1935

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7. What historic event does the date 25 December 1898 signify in Indian postal history?

A. Launch of the Imperial Penny Postage

B. Introduction of railway mail service

C. Establishment of the first post office

D. First International Mail Day

The Imperial Penny Postage scheme was introduced on December 25, 1898.

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8. Which of the following was the world’s first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system?

A. Two Penny Blue Stamps

B. Scinde Dawk

C. Plucking Tea

D. The Penny Black

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9. Which of the following General Post Offices (GPO) in India was established first?

A. Bangalore GPO

B. Kolkata GPO

C. Madras GPO

D. Bombay GPO

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10. When was the World’s first official Air mail started?

A. 25 December, 1898

B. 1 July 1882

C. 18 February, 1911

D. 11 July 1923

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