GDS To MTS Question Paper 2024 Uttar Pradesh Circle Previous Year Questions

Question 1

#351

____ is a many-to-one solution which allows collection of money on behalf of any organization.

A

e-Post

B

e-Payment

C

Direct Post

D

Online Post

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

e-Payment is a smart option for businesses and organizations to collect their bills and other payments through the Post Office network. When businesses require collection of payments from customers across the country, the Post Office offers a simple and convenient solution in the form of e-Payment.

e-Payment is a many-to-one solution which allows collection of money (telephone bills, electricity bills, examination fee, taxes, university fee, school fee, etc.) on behalf of any organization. The collection is consolidated electronically using web-based software, and payment is made centrally through cheque from a specified Post Office of the biller’s choice.

Question 2

#352

Consider the following statements
i. The remitter of a money order which has not been paid may stop payment and require that the money be repaid to himself
ii. This will be done with a fee of Rs 10-deposited by the remitter and applying in writing to the post office at which the money order was issued

A

Only i is correct

B

Only ii is correct

C

Both i & ii are correct

D

Both i & ii are incorrect

Correct answer keyA

Explanation

The remitter of a Money Order, which has not been paid, may stop payment and require that the money be repaid to them.

This will be done without additional charge if the remitter applies in writing to the Post Office of issue, produces the receipt, and provides full particulars of the payee’s address as entered in the Money Order.

Question 3

#353

The documents received and dispatched by a set of a Transit Section or Mail Office as well as abstracts and other documents prepared by it while at work are called?

A

Daily Abstract

B

Work Abstract

C

Work Papers

D

Due papers

Correct answer keyC

Question 4

#354

Orders issued by a Superintendent RMS for the guidance of the subordinates in the performance of their duties in Mail Offices on all subjects except alternations in sorting lists called as ____

A

A order

B

B order

C

C order

D

J order

Correct answer keyB

Question 5

#355

A branch of RMS where closed bags are received and dispatched, sorting of letters is not done is called?

A

Bag Sorting Office

B

Unit Bag Office

C

Packet Sorting Office

D

Transit mail office

Correct answer keyD

Question 6

#356

A bag which is used to enclose several bags sent to the same office or section thereby affording protection, and securing the disposal in transit of only one bag is called?

A

Forward bag

B

Enclosed bag

C

Transit Bag

D

Transfer Bag

Correct answer keyC

Question 7

#357

Consider the following statements
i. Interest on loan will be applicable as $3\% + \text{RD}$ interest rate applicable to the RD account
ii. Rebate on advance deposit of at least 6 instalments (inclusive of month of deposit), for Rs 100 denomination rebate Rs 20 for 6 months, Rs. 60 for 12 months.

A

Only i is correct

B

Only ii is correct

C

Both i & ii are correct

D

Both i & ii are incorrect

Correct answer keyD

Explanation

Simple Interest at the rate of 2% points above the applicable interest rate of the loan account shall be payable as per the scheme rules.

Rebate on advance deposit for an account of ₹100 denomination is as follows:

If 6 or more deposits but not exceeding 11 deposits are made in any calendar month: ₹10
If 12 or more deposits are made in any calendar month: ₹40 for every 12 deposits and ₹10 for the balance, if any, of not less than 6 deposits

Question 8

#358

Short term money back scheme for Rural populace only is being sold by Department as part of RPLI. Under what name is it promoted by India Post?

A

Gram Priya

B

Gram Suraksha

C

Gram Santosh

D

Gram Sumangal

Correct answer keyA

Question 9

#359

Joint Life Endowment Assurance, in which one of the spouses should be eligible for PLI policies, provides Life cover to both spouses to the extent of sum assured with accrued bonus with a single premium. Under what name is it promoted by India Post?

A

Yugal Priya

B

Yugal Santosh

C

Yugal Sumangal

D

Yugal Suraksha

Correct answer keyD

Question 10

#360

Customer can avail of India Post services for delivery of Prasad and other offerings from religious shrines place of worship. What is the service called?

A

Gangajal

B

Holy Blessings

C

Divine Post

D

God Post

Correct answer keyB

Question 11

#361

Department of Posts provides the facility of Aadhar enrollment and updation through its Post Offices. The amount to be collected from residents for Aadhar enrollment is prescribed at

A

100

B

10

C

1

D

Nil

Correct answer keyD

Question 12

#362

If an amount is invested in Kisan Vikas Patra between 01.04.2024 and 31.06.2024 it will double in how many months?

A

115 months

B

120 months

C

124 months

D

110 months

Correct answer keyA

Question 13

#363

Consider the following statement in case of Sukanya Samriddhi Account
i. Account can be opened with an amount of Rs 250
ii. In case Grand Parents have opened the accounts before 01.01.2024 are not guardians of the girl child, the new guardian can continue to operate and deposit money in the account.

A

Only i is correct

B

Only ii is correct

C

Both i & ii are correct

D

Both i & ii are incorrect

Correct answer keyA

Explanation

In case of accounts opened under the guardianship of grandparents (who are not the legal guardians), the guardianship shall be transferred to a person entitled under the law in force, i.e., to the natural guardian (living parents) or a legal guardian.

Question 14

#364

Consider the following statements in case of Mahila Samman Savings Certificate
i. Pre-mature Closure is only possible case of death of account holder
ii. Deposit shall eligible for 7.5 per cent interest per annum.

A

Only i is correct

B

Only ii is correct

C

Both i & ii are correct

D

Both i & ii are incorrect

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme was discontinued on March 31, 2025. It was launched on March 31, 2023, and was a two-year scheme.

Pre-mature closure of Mahila Samman Savings Certificate:

On the death of the account holder
On extreme compassionate grounds:
- Life-threatening disease of the account holder
- Death of the guardian, on production of relevant documents
After six months from the date of account opening without assigning any reason
In such cases, interest is reduced by 2% (e.g., 5.5%)

Question 15

#365

What will be the tariff of a magazine posted under magazine post from Lucknow to Saharanpur weighing 150 grams?

A

8

B

12

C

16

D

11

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

Magazine Post is a service offered by India Post to facilitate the delivery of magazines. It allows individuals and businesses to send magazines within India, with features like tracking and SMS updates for both sender and recipient.

The service was launched on April 1, 2022, and is available in ten regional circles across the country, with a focus on timely and safe delivery.

For magazines delivered outside the municipal area of the posting locations:

Up to 200 grams: ₹12
For every additional 100 grams or part thereof: ₹3

For magazines delivered within the municipal area of the posting locations:

Up to 200 grams: ₹8
For every additional 100 grams or part thereof: ₹3

Question 16

#366

_____ stamps are used for day-to-day postal mailing purposes and are available in various ascending denominations from 25 paise onwards at all post offices.

A

Commemorative

B

Regular

C

Denominative

D

Definitive

Correct answer keyD

Question 17

#367

Fee for recall of Postal Articles once Posted is _____

A

Rs 2

B

Rs 41

C

Rs 6

D

Rs 10

Correct answer keyC

Explanation

Fee for Recall of an Article:

₹6 for an inland article (Domestic Articles)
₹30 for foreign articles (International Articles)

Question 18

#368

For purposes of administration the entire country is divided into ___ Postal Circles headed by a Chief Post Master General

A

18

B

19

C

20

D

23

Correct answer keyD

Question 19

#369

Consider the following statements
i. The post office cannot take any special precautions to secure the safety of fragile articles
ii. There are no provisions to send Coin, bullion, precious stones, jewellery, articles of gold or silver and currency or Bank Notes in Inland Post.

A

Only i is correct

B

Only ii is correct

C

Both i & ii are correct

D

Both i & ii are incorrect

Correct answer keyA

Explanation

Coins, bullion, platinum, precious stones, jewellery, government currency notes, bank notes, and articles of gold or silver may be sent by post only in insured letters or insured parcels.

Question 20

#370

The manufacture and use of fictitious postage stamps for any purpose whatsoever is prohibited, and is an offence punishable under which section of the Indian Penal Code?

A

Section 420

B

Section 195

C

Section 263A

D

Section 219B

Correct answer keyC

Question 21

#371

_____ is a label tied to the top of the labelled bundle: the form is printed on paper of different colours, pink for ordinary paid and unpaid bundles, white for ordinary sorting bundles and blue with the words "Air Mail" for foreign air mail bundles.

A

Check slip

B

Bag Label

C

Territorial Label

D

Mail Label

Correct answer keyA

Question 22

#372

_____ is responsible for inspection of District Bag Offices and Unit Bag Offices and verification of balances. This office is also responsible for procurement of bags. distribution of bags, repair and auction of bags.

A

Central Bag Office

B

Circle Stamp Depot

C

Circle Bag Office

D

Returned Letter Office

Correct answer keyC

Question 23

#373

Consider the following statements
i. Transit Sections are traveling offices of the Railway Mail Service working on Railway or river steamer lines
ii. The official-in-charge of a set of a transit section is called Inspector of Rail mail Service

A

Only i is correct

B

Only ii is correct

C

Both i & ii are correct

D

Both i & ii are incorrect

Correct answer keyA

Question 24

#374

____ is a cell established in a Sorting Office, situated normally at the Headquarters of the Circle or at any other convenient Sorting Office in the Circle, who transcribes into English the addresses written in regional languages on postal articles

A

Translation center

B

Official Language Cell

C

Transcription Center

D

English Translation Cell

Correct answer keyC

Question 25

#375

Consider the following statements
i. Mobile Post Offices are intended to provide the facility of late posting in the different areas of the cities at different timings according to a fixed schedule
ii. Mobile Post Offices are not authorized to book Insured articles

A

Only i is correct

B

Only ii is correct

C

Both i & ii are correct

D

Both i & ii are incorrect

Correct answer keyC

Question 26

#376

Which Philatelic Bureaux deals with overseas orders?

A

Kolkata

B

New Delhi

C

Mumbai

D

Chennai

Correct answer keyC

Question 27

#377

The side of article where the address is written is called?

A

Front

B

Top

C

Address Side

D

Face

Correct answer keyD

Question 28

#378

Consider the following statements
i. Official postal articles, whether the postage is prepaid or not, must bear the superscription "On India Government service" when posted by Government Officials authorized to use service postage stamp.
ii. Official postal articles, whether the postage is prepaid or not, must bear the superscription "On Service" when posted by all others authorized to use service postage stamps

A

Only i is correct

B

Only ii is correct

C

Both i & ii are correct

D

Both i & ii are incorrect

Correct answer keyC

Question 29

#379

A Branch Office situated in a town or its suburbs where there is also a Head Office is termed as

A

Town Branch Office

B

Suburban Post Office

C

Field Branch Office

D

Non-Delivery Branch Office

Correct answer keyA

Question 30

#380

The first-class Head Office situated at the Headquarters of the Head of a Circle or, where there are more than one such Head Office, the one attached to the Headquarters, is termed

A

Capital Cap Post Office

B

General Post Office

C

Chief Post Office

D

Mukhiya Dak Ghar

Correct answer keyB

Question 31

#381

Headquarters of Asia Pacific Postal Union and Asia Pacific Postal College is situated at

A

Manilla

B

Kuala Lumpur

C

Bangkok

D

New Delhi

Correct answer keyC

Question 32

#382

Which among the following is not a Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution?

A

Right to Life

B

Right to Freedom of Speech

C

Right to Property

D

Right against exploitation

Correct answer keyC

Question 33

#383

Who among the following formed the Swaraj party in 1923 along with Motilal Nehru to enter the legislative council with a view to obstructing a foreign government?

A

Rajendra Prasad

B

CR Das

C

Vallabhbhai Patel

D

Lala Lajpat Rai

Correct answer keyB

Question 34

#384

Who was the first president of Indian National Congress?

A

AO Hume

B

WC Banerjee

C

Badruddin Tyabji

D

Dadabhai Naoroji

Correct answer keyB

Question 35

#385

Match the Following
A. Yakshagana i. Gujrat
B. Kathakali ii. Kerala
C. Bhavai iii. Karnataka
D. Tamasha iv. Maharashtra

A

A-iv B-ii C-i D-iii

B

A-iii B-ii C-i D-iv

C

A-iv B-iii C-iii D-i

D

A-i B-ii C-iv D-iii

Correct answer keyB

Question 36

#386

Who was awarded Player of the Series in the recently concluded ICC Men's T-20 World Cup held in USA and Carribean Countries?

A

Rohit Sharma

B

Heinrich Klassen

C

Jaspreet Bumrah

D

Arshdeep Singh

Correct answer keyC

Question 37

#387

____ is the southernmost point of India's territory.

A

Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari)

B

Indira Point

C

Dhanush kodi

D

Subash Point

Correct answer keyB

Question 38

#388

Whose birthday is celebrated as National Sports day all over India?

A

CK Nayyudu

B

Dhyan Chand

C

KD Jadhav

D

Salim Durrani

Correct answer keyB

Question 39

#389

Yarluck Tsangpo and Dihang are the alternate name of which river system?

A

Ganga

B

Brahmaputra

C

Yellow River

D

Yangtze

Correct answer keyB

Question 40

#390

Sangai is a state animal of which state?

A

Meghalaya

B

Tamil nadu

C

Manipur

D

Assam

Correct answer keyC

Question 41

#391

What is the avg. of numbers $0, 0, 4, 8, 6, 6$ ?

A

$2$

B

$3$

C

$4$

D

$5$

Correct answer keyC

Explanation

The numbers are $0, 0, 4, 8, 6, 6$ . Total sum = $0 + 0 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 6 = 24$ . Total count = $6$ . Average = $\frac{24}{6} = 4$ .

Question 42

#392

What is the rate of discount if a table whose price was Rs 4000 was sold for Rs 3600?

A

$6\%$

B

$8\%$

C

$10\%$

D

$12\%$

Correct answer keyC

Explanation

Marked Price = Rs $4000$ . Selling Price = Rs $3600$ . Discount = $4000 - 3600 = 400$ . Discount percentage = $\frac{400}{4000} \times 100 = 10\%$ .

Question 43

#393

8 out of 15 Sub Post Offices under a Head Post Office has submitted their SO Daily Account to the HPO. What percentage is that?

A

$50\%$

B

$53.33\%$

C

$56\%$

D

$58\%$

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

Percentage = $\frac{8}{15} \times 100 = \frac{800}{15} = 53.33\%$ .

Question 44

#394

Ajay obtained $67, 72, 81, 83$ and $87$ out of $100$ in different subjects. What will be the average?

A

$75$

B

$78$

C

$80$

D

$81$

Correct answer keyB

Explanation

Total sum = $67 + 72 + 81 + 83 + 87 = 390$ . Total subjects = $5$ . Average = $\frac{390}{5} = 78$ .

Question 45

#395

A refrigerator is purchased at Rs 24000 and sold at Rs 20000, find the loss percentage?

A

$20\%$

B

$25\%$

C

$16.67\%$

D

$18\%$

Correct answer keyC

Explanation

Cost Price (CP) = Rs $24000$ , Selling Price (SP) = Rs $20000$ . Loss = CP - SP = $24000 - 20000 = 4000$ . Loss percentage = $\frac{4000}{24000} \times 100 = \frac{1}{6} \times 100 = 16.67\%$ .

Question 46

#396

$20\%$ of $24$ is

A

$5$

B

$4.2222$

C

$4.8$

D

$5.2$

Correct answer keyC

Explanation

$20\%$ of $24 = \frac{20}{100} \times 24 = 0.2 \times 24 = 4.8$ .

Question 47

#397

The speed of train is 90 kmph. What is the distance covered by it in 15 minutes?

A

25 Kms

B

23.5 Kms

C

22.5 Kms

D

20 Kms

Correct answer keyC

Explanation

Speed = $90$ km/h. Time = $15$ minutes = $\frac{15}{60}$ hours = $\frac{1}{4}$ hours. Distance = Speed $\times$ Time = $90 \times \frac{1}{4} = 22.5$ km.

Question 48

#398

Rs 1500 is lent out at $5\%$ per annum for simple Interest for 4 years. Find the amount after 4 years.

A

Rs 1800

B

Rs 1950

C

Rs 1875

D

Rs 1725

Correct answer keyA

Explanation

Principal (P) = Rs $1500$ , Rate (R) = $5\%$ , Time (T) = $4$ years. Simple Interest (SI) = $\frac{P \times R \times T}{100} = \frac{1500 \times 5 \times 4}{100} = 300$ . Amount = P + SI = $1500 + 300 = 1800$ .

Question 49

#399

If 6 chairs cost Rs 960, what will be the cost of 15 chairs?

A

Rs 2600

B

Rs 2500

C

Rs 2400

D

Rs 2800

Correct answer keyC

Explanation

Cost of $6$ chairs = Rs $960$ . Cost of $1$ chair = $\frac{960}{6} = 160$ . Cost of $15$ chairs = $15 \times 160 = 2400$ .

Question 50

#400

Where is the Head Quarters of UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific & Cultural Organisation) located at?

A

New York

B

Paris

C

Geneva

D

Nairobi

Correct answer keyB

GDS To MTS Question Paper 2024 Uttar Pradesh Circle

GDS To MTS Question Paper 2024 Uttar Pradesh Circle questions and answers