Foreign Postal Services Overview
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What are the two main categories of Foreign Postal Articles as defined in the content?

  • Express Post and Letter Post
  • Registered Post and Parcel Post
  • Parcel Post and Document Post
  • Letter Post and Parcel Post (correct)
  • Which of the following statements about the Universal Postal Union is true?

  • It was founded by the Treaty of Paris in 1874.
  • UPU has members primarily from the Asian continent.
  • It was renamed from the General Postal Association in 1878.
  • The last country to join the UPU was SOUTH SUDAN in 2011. (correct)
  • What is the significance of October 9 in relation to the Universal Postal Union?

  • It marks the start of the UPU's operational activities.
  • It is the day when the UPU first convened in 1874.
  • It is the anniversary of the Treaty of Berne.
  • It is celebrated as World Postal Day. (correct)
  • How many member countries did the Universal Postal Union originally have when it was founded?

    <p>21 member countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the Asian Pacific Postal Union is correct?

    <p>It serves as a regional equivalent of the UPU.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Foreign Post Definition

    • Foreign Post encompasses postal services not classified as Inland Post.
    • This includes both outward and inward foreign mail.

    Categories of Foreign Postal Articles

    • Letter Post
    • Parcel Post

    Universal Postal Union (UPU)

    • An international postal union.
    • Formerly known as the General Postal Union (GPU).
    • Founded on October 9, 1874, in Berne, Switzerland, by the Treaty of Berne.
    • Celebrates World Postal Day annually on October 9th.
    • Initially comprised 21 countries.
    • Currently has 192 member countries.
    • India joined on July 1, 1876.
    • South Sudan joined in 2011, becoming the latest member.

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    This quiz covers the essentials of foreign postal services, including their classification and the role of the Universal Postal Union. It highlights both letter and parcel post, along with the historical context of international postal cooperation. Test your understanding of these important postal concepts!

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