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What is communication?
What is communication?
Communication is an art of exchanging ideas, facts, information etc. from one person or entity to another.
How is the process of communication termed?
How is the process of communication termed?
The process of passing any information from one person to another with the help of some medium is termed as communication.
The receiver of the message understands it in the desired form after receiving the message.
The receiver of the message understands it in the desired form after receiving the message.
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What is the department under which the postal services in India come?
What is the department under which the postal services in India come?
What is the largest postal network in the world?
What is the largest postal network in the world?
How many lakhs employees are working with Indian postal services?
How many lakhs employees are working with Indian postal services?
India has how many Post Offices?
India has how many Post Offices?
How many post offices are in rural areas?
How many post offices are in rural areas?
What's the average area and population served by a Post Office?
What's the average area and population served by a Post Office?
Which of the following are types of postal services?
Which of the following are types of postal services?
What is Inland Letter?
What is Inland Letter?
What are the advantages of inland letter?
What are the advantages of inland letter?
What is the purpose of Envelope?
What is the purpose of Envelope?
What does Envelope ensure?
What does Envelope ensure?
What is Parcel?
What is Parcel?
What can be sent in a parcel except?
What can be sent in a parcel except?
Parcels can be insured.
Parcels can be insured.
What happens if the insured parcel is lost in transit?
What happens if the insured parcel is lost in transit?
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What is communication?
What is communication?
The process of sharing ideas, facts, or information between people or entities.
What are postal services?
What are postal services?
A system that delivers mail and packages.
Who manages postal services in India?
Who manages postal services in India?
The Indian postal network is part of the Department of Post and Telegraph, under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
How big is the Indian postal network?
How big is the Indian postal network?
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Where are most Indian post offices located?
Where are most Indian post offices located?
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What is an inland letter?
What is an inland letter?
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What purpose does an envelope serve?
What purpose does an envelope serve?
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What are parcels used for?
What are parcels used for?
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What is parcel insurance?
What is parcel insurance?
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What are money remittance services?
What are money remittance services?
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What are retail services provided by post offices?
What are retail services provided by post offices?
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What are mail services?
What are mail services?
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What are specialized postal services?
What are specialized postal services?
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What is the core concept of communication?
What is the core concept of communication?
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How does communication work?
How does communication work?
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What happens when information is received?
What happens when information is received?
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How do postal services relate to communication?
How do postal services relate to communication?
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Why is the Indian postal service significant?
Why is the Indian postal service significant?
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How many people does a post office typically serve?
How many people does a post office typically serve?
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Why are rural post offices important?
Why are rural post offices important?
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Study Notes
Communication Meaning
- Communication is the exchange of ideas, facts, and information between people or entities.
- It involves passing information via a medium from a sender to a receiver.
- The receiver understands the message and acts accordingly.
Types of Communication
- Postal services are a method of communication.
Postal Services in India
- Postal services in India fall under the Department of Post and Telegraph, part of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
- India has the world's largest postal network with 154,965 post offices (as of March 31, 2017).
- Approximately 5.88 lakh employees work in the Indian postal service.
- 149,067 post offices are located in rural areas.
- An average post office covers 21.56 sq km.
- It has a population of 7753 people on average.
Types of Postal Services
- Mail Services: Includes inland letters and envelopes.
- Inland Letter: Information is on a sheet of paper, specific size and folded. Only the receiver's address is visible from the outside.
- Envelope: Used to send confidential messages and enclosures (like cheques, photos, resumes) ensuring their safety and confidentiality.
- Specialized Postal Services: These are other types of postal services beyond standard mail, potentially including express mail or specialized handling.
- Money Remittance Services: Providing financial transfer services and similar services.
- Retail Services: Could include postal products and supplies.
Parcel Post
- Parcels of specific size and weight can be sent within or outside India.
- Prohibited items cannot be included in parcels.
- Parcels can be insured, and if a parcel is lost in transit, the post office pays the insured amount.
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Description
Explore the essential concepts of communication and its role in society. This quiz covers various types of communication, particularly focusing on the postal services in India, their structure, and significance. Test your understanding of how these systems work and their impact on information exchange.
