GDS To MTS Question Paper 2024 Punjab Circle Previous Year Questions

Question 1

#101

Philatelic Deposit Account (PDA) was introduced at all Philatelic Bureaus in India in which year?

A

1965

B

1986

C

1992

D

2002

Correct answer keyA

Explanation

A Domestic Philatelic Deposit Account (PDA) system was introduced with effect from 1st August 1965 at all Philatelic Bureaux in India.

Philatelic counters are functioning at all Head Post Offices. The philatelic counter at offices other than Philatelic Bureaux offers registration facility for Philatelic Deposit Accounts along with supply of philatelic items.

Question 2

#102

Which of the following statements is/are true?

A

Gold coin or gold ornaments of gold or both of value exceeding "one lakh rupees" shall not be transmitted by India Post.

B

Coins, currency notes and bank notes cannot be transmitted by India Post except by order made by Director General Postal Services, for a specific purpose, provided they are in accordance with RBI guidelines and Government rules in effect.

C

Both a) and b) are true

D

Both a) and b) are false

Correct answer keyC

Question 3

#103

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Mahila Samman Saving Certificate (MSSC), 2023?

A

Any woman can open MSSC for herself

B

MSSC can be opened by the guardian on behalf of a minor girl

C

Both a) and b) are true

D

Both a) and b) are false

Correct answer keyC

Explanation

The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate scheme was discontinued on March 31, 2025. The scheme was launched in March 2023 for a two-year period.

Question 4

#104

A post office which is also opened on Sundays and Holidays is called:

A

Mobile Post Office

B

Head Post Office

C

Branch Post Office

D

Night Post Office

Correct answer keyD

Question 5

#105

Who is the head of the Army Postal Services (APS)?

A

Director Postal Services

B

Director General Postal Services

C

Chief Postmaster General

D

Addl Director General Postal, APS, New Delhi

Correct answer keyD

Question 6

#106

Post offices are divided into 3 classes excluding:

A

Head Post Offices

B

SOs including ED SOS

C

SOs excluding ED SOs

D

ED Branch Post Offices

Correct answer keyC

Question 7

#107

Which of the following is incorrectly matched in relation to controlling authority?

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A

Patiala Division -> SSPO

B

RMS 'LD' Division -> SSRM

C

Jalandhar Division -> SSPO

D

Sangrur Division -> SPO

Question 8

#108

Mobile post offices remain closed on:

A

Sundays

B

Holidays

C

Both Sundays and holidays

D

None of these

Correct answer keyC

Question 9

#109

Rule 4 of Postal Manual Volume V provides definition of:

A

Superintendent

B

Postmaster General

C

Railway Mail Services

D

Head Offices

Correct answer keyA

Question 10

#110

If a franked article is found in a letterbox:

A

This should not be transmitted and returned to the sender

B

Taxed double value

C

It is to be treated as an unpaid article and sent to its destination in normal manner

D

None of these

Correct answer keyC

Question 11

#111

Letter boxes marked "for letters only" should be used for posting of:

A

Letters

B

Postcard

C

Both a) and b)

D

All category of articles

Correct answer keyC

Explanation

Letter boxes marked “For Letters Only” are used for posting only letters and postcards.

Special letter boxes provided in cities for posting of Air Mail articles/QMS articles are used only for posting such classes of articles.

Other articles, if posted in such special letter boxes, are liable to detention.

Question 12

#112

The public are advised not to use ______ for seals outside unregistered letters and packets, except when such seals are necessary for the protection of the articles to which they are applied:

A

Gum

B

Staple

C

Sealing wax

D

None of the above

Correct answer keyC

Question 13

#113

What does an LB peon require to know?

A

The hours at which the letterboxes in their beats are cleared

B

The hours at which the mails are dispatched from, and delivered at, the post offices

C

Both a) and b)

D

Only a)

Correct answer keyC

Question 14

#114

The minimum and maximum Sum Assured for RPLI is:

A

Minimum of 5000 and maximum of 5 lakh

B

Minimum of 10000 and maximum of 5 lakh

C

Minimum of 10000 and maximum of 10 lakh

D

Minimum of 10000 and maximum of 20 lakh

Correct answer keyC

Question 15

#115

Minimum Memorandum of distribution of work (MS-11) is used by:

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A

Head Post Master

B

Inspector of Posts

C

Asst. Superintendent

D

Divisional Superintendent

Question 16

#116

Strong-smelling articles like Asafetida:

A

May be sent by post if enclosed in a hermetically sealed case of tin or other metal

B

Cannot be sent by post

C

Can be sent only through Speed Post

D

Can be booked only through GPO

Correct answer keyA

Question 17

#117

The circle in which Andaman and Nicobar island is situated:

A

North East

B

West Bengal

C

Odisha

D

Tamil Nadu

Correct answer keyB

Question 18

#118

The Postal Stores Depot (PSD) of Punjab Circle is located in:

A

Ferozepur

B

Jalandhar

C

Ludhiana

D

Amritsar

Correct answer keyC

Question 19

#119

Official postal articles must bear the superscription " ________ " when posted by government officials authorized to use service postage stamps:

A

On Services

B

Postage paid not to be detained

C

On India Government Services

D

Confidential

Correct answer keyC

Question 20

#120

Which of the following statements is/are true?

A

'A' Orders are orders issued by a Superintendent RMS prescribing changes in sorting lists

B

'B' Orders are orders issued by a Superintendent RMS for the guidance of his subordinates in the performance of their duties in Mail offices on all subjects except alterations in sorting lists

C

Both a) and b)

D

Only a) is true

Correct answer keyC

Question 21

#121

Delivery of articles in PMA has to be done at what time?

A

Start of the beat

B

At the time of doorstep delivery of the article

C

At breaks

D

End of the beat

Correct answer keyB

Question 22

#122

'Offices of exchange' deal with which category of mails?

A

Domestic mail

B

International mail

C

Inland mail

D

Mails from RTN

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

A Post Office or Sorting Office or Section which exchanges mails with offices in foreign countries is known as an “Office of Exchange”.

Question 23

#123

Maximum weight for Speed Post can be:

A

2 Kg

B

20 Kg

C

35 Kg

D

40 Kg

Correct answer keyC

Question 24

#124

Mail Bag is:

A

A Due Bag

B

Not a Due Bag

C

An Unusual Bag

D

None of these

Correct answer keyA

Question 25

#125

Cash Bag is:

A

A Due Bag

B

Not a Due Bag

C

An Unusual Bag

D

None of these

Correct answer keyC

Question 26

#126

'First Class Mails' are:

A

Letters, Book Packets & Letter cards

B

Letters, Book Packets & Registered

C

Letters, Postcards & Letter cards

D

Letters, Blind Literature packets & Trial cards

Correct answer keyC

Question 27

#127

Which of the following is NOT allowed to be sent via India Post between Punjab and Delhi?

A

Coca leaves and hemp and preparations thereof.

B

Pigeons in properly protected cages

C

Both a and b are not allowed

D

None of the above

Correct answer keyC

Question 28

#128

Maximum period of detention of articles except VP articles, addressed "Poste Restante" in the office of delivery is:

A

Not exceeding 3 months

B

Not exceeding 1 month

C

Not exceeding 1 week

D

None of the above

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

A Poste Restante article (except value-payable) is kept in the Post Office to which it is addressed for a period not exceeding one month. A value-payable postal article marked “Poste Restante” is kept in the Post Office to which it is addressed for a period of seven days only.

Question 29

#129

Under Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Joint Accounts can be opened only with:

A

Any one of the legal heirs

B

Grandchildren

C

Spouse

D

Joint account not allowed

Correct answer keyC

Question 30

#130

Fresh Pass Book in lieu of old/used up Pass Book cannot be issued at:

A

Head Post Office

B

Sub Post Office

C

Branch Post Office

D

Any CBS Post Office

Correct answer keyC

Question 31

#131

National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) was originally composed in which language?

A

Hindi

B

Bangla

C

Telugu

D

English

Correct answer keyB

Question 32

#132

Deriving personal benefits out of own decisions is called:

A

Conflict of Interest

B

Conflict of Profit

C

Conflict of Relationship

D

Conflict of Trust

Correct answer keyA

Question 33

#133

How many Lok Sabha Constituencies are there in India?

A

543

B

534

C

545

D

560

Correct answer keyA

Question 34

#134

Union territory of Ladakh is situated in North of India consisting of which two following districts:

A

Leh and Kargil

B

Leh and Drass

C

Kargil and Batalik

D

Drass and Batalik

Correct answer keyA

Question 35

#135

Chandigarh became the joint capital of Punjab & Haryana in which year?

A

1956

B

1966

C

1952

D

1964

Correct answer keyB

Question 36

#136

The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which deity?

A

Rama

B

Ganesha

C

Jagannath

D

Shiva

Correct answer keyC

Question 37

#137

Which Indian Mass movement began with the famous 'Dandi March' of Mahatma Gandhi?

A

Khilafat Movement

B

Non-Cooperation Movement

C

Civil-Disobedience Movement

D

Quit India Movement

Correct answer keyC

Question 38

#138

Who Invented the printing press, revolutionizing the way knowledge was shared?

A

William Caxton

B

Johannes Gutenberg

C

Wang Chen

D

Bi-Sheng

Correct answer keyB

Question 39

#139

The iconic White House serves as the official residence of the President of the United States. In which city is it located?

A

New York City

B

Los Angeles

C

Washington DC

D

Chicago

Correct answer keyC

Question 40

#140

Which of the following statements is/are true?

A

Apart from Wagah Border between India and Pakistan, a daily joint beating retreat ceremony is held at Hussainiwala border also

B

Hussainiwala border comes under Firozpur district of Punjab

C

Both a and b are true

D

Only b is true

Correct answer keyC

Question 41

#141

$5 + 55 + 555 + 5.55 = ?$

A

$620.55$

B

$630.55$

C

$590.55$

D

$600.55$

Correct answer keyA

Explanation

The expression is $5 + 55 + 555 + 5.55$ . Summing the integers: $5 + 55 + 555 = 615$ . Adding the decimal: $615 + 5.55 = 620.55$ .

Question 42

#142

Postman 'A' completes a work in 10 days, and Postman 'B' completes the same work in 15 days. In how many days will they complete the work together?

A

5 days

B

6 days

C

8 days

D

9 days

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

Postman A's 1-day work is $\frac{1}{10}$ and Postman B's 1-day work is $\frac{1}{15}$ . Their combined 1-day work is $\frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{3}{30} + \frac{2}{30} = \frac{5}{30} = \frac{1}{6}$ . Therefore, working together, they will complete the work in $6$ days.

Question 43

#143

How many minutes does a postman take to cover a beat distance of 2 km if he runs at a speed of $20 \text{ km/hr}$ ?

A

5 minutes

B

6 minutes

C

3 minutes

D

9 minutes

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

Time taken is calculated as $\text{Time} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$ . Here, Distance is $2 \text{ km}$ and Speed is $20 \text{ km/hr}$ . $\text{Time} = \frac{2}{20} \text{ hr} = \frac{1}{10} \text{ hr}$ . To convert hours to minutes, multiply by $60$ : $\frac{1}{10} \times 60 = 6 \text{ minutes}$ .

Question 44

#144

If the weight of 8 identical articles is 4.8 kg, what will be the weight of 11 such articles?

A

6.6 kg

B

6.2 kg

C

6.4 kg

D

6.0 kg

Correct answer keyA

Explanation

The weight of $1$ article is $\frac{4.8}{8} = 0.6 \text{ kg}$ . Therefore, the weight of $11$ such articles is $11 \times 0.6 = 6.6 \text{ kg}$ .

Question 45

#145

The total age of Amar, Akbar, and Anthony is 100 years. What was their total age 4 years ago?

A

88 years

B

71 years

C

84 years

D

86 years

Correct answer keyA

Explanation

Since there are $3$ people (Amar, Akbar, and Anthony), the total age decreases by $4$ years for each person. Total decrease is $3 \times 4 = 12 \text{ years}$ . Their total age $4$ years ago was $100 - 12 = 88 \text{ years}$ .

Question 46

#146

A man walks 5 km towards the south and then turns right. After walking 3 km, he turns left and walks another 5 km. In which direction is he from the starting point?

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A

North

B

South

C

East

D

West

Question 47

#147

$70\%$ of $320 + 45\%$ of $240 = ?$

A

$332$

B

$342$

C

$352$

D

$365$

Correct answer keyA

Explanation

Calculate the percentages individually: $70\%$ of $320 = \frac{70}{100} \times 320 = 224$ . $45\%$ of $240 = \frac{45}{100} \times 240 = 108$ . Adding them together: $224 + 108 = 332$ .

Question 48

#148

Mansi purchased a car for Rs. 2,50,000 and sold it for Rs. 3,48,000. What is the percentage profit she made on the car?

A

$29.2\%$

B

$39.2\%$

C

$27.4\%$

D

$37.4\%$

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

Cost Price (CP) is Rs. $2,50,000$ and Selling Price (SP) is Rs. $3,48,000$ . Profit is $\text{SP} - \text{CP} = 3,48,000 - 2,50,000 = 98,000$ . The profit percentage is calculated as $(\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{CP}}) \times 100 = (\frac{98,000}{2,50,000}) \times 100 = 39.2\%$ .

Question 49

#149

A gold bracelet is sold for Rs. 14,500 at a loss of 20%. What is the cost price of the bracelet?

A

Rs. 16,225

B

Rs. 18,125

C

Rs. 16,125

D

Rs. 19,125

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

Selling Price (SP) is Rs. $14,500$ and the loss is $20\%$ . Since $\text{SP} = \text{Cost Price (CP)} \times (1 - \frac{\text{Loss}}{100})$ , we have $14,500 = \text{CP} \times 0.80$ . Therefore, $\text{CP} = \frac{14,500}{0.80} = 18,125$ . The cost price is Rs. $18,125$ .

Question 50

#150

In 4 years, the simple interest on a certain sum of money is $\frac{9}{25}$ of the principal. What is the annual rate of interest?

A

$4\%$

B

$4.5\%$

C

$9\%$

D

$10\%$

Correct answer keyC

Explanation

Let the principal be $P$ . The Simple Interest (SI) is given as $\frac{9}{25}P$ . The formula for Simple Interest is $\text{SI} = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}$ . Substituting the given values: $\frac{9}{25}P = \frac{P \times R \times 4}{100}$ . Simplifying, we get $\frac{9}{25} = \frac{4R}{100}$ , which reduces to $\frac{9}{25} = \frac{R}{25}$ . Therefore, $R = 9\%$ .

GDS To MTS Question Paper 2024 Punjab Circle

GDS To MTS Question Paper 2024 Punjab Circle questions and answers