Means of Communication in India: MCQ Test
25 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 25
When was the Poster Index Code introduced in India?
- A1963
- B1972
- C1949
- D1969
Question 2 of 25
If the Postal Index Number (PIN) starts with 6, then that post office is likely to be located in which state?
- AMaharashtra
- BKerala
- CKarnataka
- DAndhra Pradesh
Question 3 of 25
When did the modern postal system start in India?
- A1837 AD
- B1852 AD
- C1854 AD
- D1880 AD
Question 4 of 25
What does the first digit of the PIN code or Dark Index represent?
- AState/Union Government
- BZone
- CDistrict
- DDelivery area
Question 5 of 25
What is the STD code of Mumbai Metropolitan Region?
- A11
- B22
- C33
- D44
Question 6 of 25
When did the Indian Postal Department start the Speed Post Service to compete with the courier service?
- A1988 AD
- B1987 AD
- C1989 AD
- D1986 AD
Question 7 of 25
The states covered under the postal index K-8 are-
- ABihar and Jharkhand
- BJharkhand and Odisha
- CWest Bengal and Odisha
- DAndhra Pradesh and Odisha
Question 8 of 25
What percentage of post offices in India are located in rural areas?
- A0.65
- B0.75
- C0.89
- D0.94
Question 9 of 25
The first postage stamp was issued at---
- AVaranasi
- BKarachi
- CAllahabad
- DMumbai
Question 10 of 25
Which was the first national news agency of independent India?
- AThe Indian Review
- BThe Free Press of India
- CAssociated Press of India
- Dnone of these
Question 11 of 25
India is divided into how many postal zones?
- A6
- B7
- C8
- D10
Question 12 of 25
The green channel is a --
- ADoordarshan Channel
- BAll India Radio Channel
- CPostal Service
- Dtelephone service
Question 13 of 25
Which one of the following services of India Post has been permanently discontinued?
- AMoney Order
- BWire
- CPostal Life Insurance
- Dinland letter
Question 14 of 25
Which of the following facilities is not provided by the Indian Post Office?
- Asavings Bank
- BRetail transactions of mutual funds
- CIssuance of Demand Draft
- DLife Insurance
Question 15 of 25
The number of states covered under Postal Index-7 is-
- A8
- B9
- C10
- D12
Question 16 of 25
The number of post offices in India is approximately....
- A1.2 lakh
- B1.5 lakh
- C1.7 lakh
- D2.0 lakh
Question 17 of 25
When was the first postage stamp issued in India?
- A1850 AD
- B1854 AD
- C1880 AD
- D1882 AD
Question 18 of 25
The first telegraph service in India was started in-
- ABetween Lucknow and Kanpur
- BMumbai - Pandey's Medium
- CAllahabad - Naini
- DKolkata - Diamond Harbour via
Question 19 of 25
Which Postal Index-7 includes maximum states of the country
- A4
- B6
- C7
- D8
Question 20 of 25
The first air mail service in India was started in---
- ABetween Delhi and Lucknow
- BBetween Delhi and Mumbai
- CBetween Lucknow and Kanpur
- DBetween Allahabad-Naini
Question 21 of 25
'Project Arrow' is related to the modernization of which of the following?
- Aairport
- BPost Office
- Croad transport
- DRailway
Question 22 of 25
When was the last telegram sent in India?
- AJune 14, 2013
- BJuly 14, 2013
- CAugust 1, 2013
- DJuly 30, 2013
Question 23 of 25
Money order system was started in India in---
- A1880 AD
- B1882 AD
- C1884 AD
- D1907 AD
Question 24 of 25
When was the postal department established?
- A1854 AD
- B1880 AD
- C1882 AD
- D1884 AD
Question 25 of 25
Which country has the most post offices?
- AIndia
- BJapan
- CChina
- DFrance