Indian Post Office Quiz
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When is World Postal Day celebrated?

  • 9th October (correct)
  • 26th January
  • 2nd October
  • 15th August
  • When was the first post office opened in India?

  • 1854
  • 1727 (correct)
  • 2008
  • 1850
  • Who recognized the Indian Post Office as a separate organization of national importance?

  • The East India Company
  • Lord Dalhousie (correct)
  • The Post Office Commission
  • The Department of Posts (DoP)
  • What was the objective of project Arrow introduced in 2008?

    <p>Modernizing postal offices across India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Post Office Act XVII, 1854 frame?

    <p>Approved recommendations of the Post Office Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    E-banking is short for electronic ______

    <p>banking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Digital India' initiatives taken by the ______

    <p>government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Now, people are no longer required to carry ______ with them

    <p>cash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Various modes of digital ______ have emerged

    <p>payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    E-banking allows round-the-clock banking service at low ______ costs

    <p>transaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    World Postal Day

    • Celebrated annually on October 9.

    Postal History in India

    • The first post office in India was opened in 1854.

    Indian Post Office Recognition

    • Recognized as a separate organization of national importance by the Government of India through the Indian Post Office Act.

    Project Arrow

    • Launched in 2008 with the objective to modernize postal services and enhance customer satisfaction across the postal network.

    Post Office Act XVII, 1854

    • Framed the structure and operational guidelines for the postal system in India during colonial rule.

    E-Banking

    • Short for electronic banking, enabling financial transactions through digital platforms.

    Digital India Initiatives

    • Implemented by the Government of India to promote digital empowerment and increase digital infrastructure.

    Carrying Physical Items

    • People are no longer required to carry cash with them, thanks to digital payment systems.

    Digital Payment Modes

    • Various modes of digital transactions have emerged, including mobile wallets, UPI, and online banking options.

    E-Banking Advantages

    • Allows round-the-clock banking services with low operational costs, improving accessibility and convenience for users.

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    Test your knowledge about the Indian Post Office by learning about its history, various saving schemes, money transfer facilities, and collaboration initiatives with Western Union.

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