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TGTET Paper 1 Exam 23 Jul 2017 Paper

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Question : 140 of 150
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At present the post offices are not providing the following service.
Solution:  
Concept:
Understanding the current services offered by post offices in India.
Explanation:
The question asks which service is NOT currently provided by post offices. Let's look at the options and the historical context:
A. Sending telegrams: The telegram service in India was discontinued by the Department of Posts in 2013. Therefore, post offices do not provide this service anymore.
B. Saves money: Post offices offer various savings schemes like the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS), National Savings Certificates (NSC), etc., which help people save money. So, this service is provided.
C. Life insurance: Postal Life Insurance (PLI) and Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) are well-established life insurance schemes offered by the Indian post offices. So, this service is provided.
D. Post the letters: This is the fundamental service of any post office, which is to accept and deliver letters. So, this service is provided.
Based on this, the only service not currently provided by post offices is sending telegrams.
Answer:
A. Sending telegrams
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