PO Guide Pt.I — Business Hours & Postage — Postman LDCE Questions 2025

Q1.

Which is NOT a valid method of paying postage?

A Postage stamps

B Franking machine

C Postal stationery

D Mobile wallet on the article ✓ Correct

💡 Postage is paid via stamps, franking, or postal stationery. Mobile wallet cannot be affixed.

Q2.

Rule governing manner of affixing postage stamps

A Rule 20 of PO Guide Part I

B Rule 22 of PO Guide Part I

C Rule 23 of PO Guide Part I ✓ Correct

D Rule 25 of PO Guide Part I

💡 Answer: Rule 23 of PO Guide Part I

Q3.

Commemorative Stamps are not available at which of the following?

A Philately Bureau

B Philately Counter

C Stamp Counter ✓ Correct

D Philately Deposit Account

💡 Commemorative stamps are not available at Stamp Counter

Q4.

Post Office opened on Sundays and PO Holidays

A Mobile Post Office

B Head Post Office

C Night Post Office ✓ Correct

D General Post Office

💡 Night Post Office is opened on Sundays and PO Holidays

Q5.

The working hours of Post Offices are generally fixed by

A Divisional Head

B Sub Divisional Head

C Head of the Circle ✓ Correct

D Head of the Region

💡 Working hours of Post Offices are fixed by Head of the Circle

Q6.

Following franked articles will be treated as unpaid

A Bearing previous date

B Bearing latter date

C Posted in letter box

D All above ✓ Correct

💡 All of the above franked articles are treated as unpaid

Q7.

Who is authorized to issue valid licence for the use of Franking Machine on hire from Department of Posts by Govt. Offices?

A Postmaster General ✓ Correct

B Director Postal Services

C Divisional Head

D Inspector Posts

💡 Postmaster General is authorized to issue valid licence for Franking Machine

Q8.

The following persons are entitled to use Service Postage Stamps on official postal articles sent by them provided the articles posted relate to Govt. Service

A Retired Govt. Official

B Govt. Officials on Leave

C Private Bodies

D All Govt. Officials ✓ Correct

💡 All Govt. Officials are entitled to use Service Postage Stamps for official postal articles

Q9.

How many stamps are contained in single My Stamp Sheet?

A 8

B 10

C 18

D 12 ✓ Correct

💡 A My Stamp Sheet contains 12 stamps

Q10.

Which is true with respect to Postmen having the knowledge of postal business?

A He/She is not expected to know the Inland Postage rates/eMO commission

B He/She should know how to fill up the postal forms

C He/She is expected to know the operation of Finacle Software ✓ Correct

D Need not use PMA App for delivery of articles

💡 Postmen are expected to know the operation of Finacle Software