Indian Commemorative Stamps and Postal Heritage Quiz

Question 1

For what purposes are commemorative postage stamps issued?

Accepted Answer

To commemorate important events, prominent personalities, environmental issues, and sports

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Only for economic transactions

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Only for international trade

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Only to honour political leaders

Question 2

What was the world's first postage stamp?

Accepted Answer

Penny Black

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Two Pence Blue

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One Shilling Green

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Three Pence Red

Question 3

Where can commemorative stamps be obtained?

Accepted Answer

At Ticket Collection Offices and their counters

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From government offices

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Only from banks

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From any shop

Question 4

In 2026, the 'Puppets of India' commemorative stamp was issued as a set of how many stamps?

Accepted Answer

8 stamps

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6 stamps

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10 stamps

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4 stamps

Question 5

How many colleges were commemorated in the Women's College of Delhi stamp set?

Accepted Answer

4 colleges

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8 colleges

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6 colleges

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2 colleges

Question 6

What is the denomination of the 'India's Human Space Programme (AXIOM Mission)' commemorative stamp issued in 2026?

Accepted Answer

2000 paise

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1000 paise

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1500 paise

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500 paise

Question 7

The commemorative stamp dedicated to Ol Chiki script was created by whom?

Accepted Answer

Pandit Raghunath Murmu

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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

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Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

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Rajendra Prasad

Question 8

On what occasion was the Somnath Temple commemorative stamp issued?

Accepted Answer

1000 years of India's unwavering faith and devotion

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100 years of temple establishment

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Ancient Indian Culture Day

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500th anniversary of temple reconstruction

Question 9

On what occasion was the Hindi Journalism commemorative stamp issued?

Accepted Answer

200 years of Hindi journalism

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100 years of Indian journalism

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50 years of independent journalism

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150 years of Hindi language

Question 10

In what quantity are commemorative stamps printed?

Accepted Answer

In limited quantities

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Printed only once

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In very large quantities

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In unlimited quantities

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