Which one of the following subjects does not fall under the control of Department of Posts ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Execution of works, including purchase of land debitable to the Capital Budget pertaining to the Department of Posts” option2=”Promotion of feasibility survey, research and development in the field of activities allotted to the Department” option3=”Commonwealth Postal Communications Union” option4=”Post Office Life Insurance Fund (Administration)” correct=”option3″]
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UPSC SO-Steno – 2018
The Department of Posts’ subjects listed in the Allocation of Business Rules include execution of works and land purchase (A), feasibility surveys and research/development (B), and administration of Postal Life Insurance Fund (D), among others like Postal services and liaison with international bodies like the Universal Postal Union and Commonwealth Postal Communications Union. Options A, B, and D represent internal administrative functions, capital works, R&D, and administration of specific schemes/funds directly managed by the Department. Option C refers to an international body. While liaison with this body is a function of the department, the body itself is external and not under the department’s administrative control. This aligns with the pattern seen in other questions where external organizations or subjects primarily under another domain are the incorrect options.