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The Department of Posts launched a mascot design contest on the Innovate India MyGov platform to create an official brand ambassador for India Post. The contest is open to all Indian citizens and offers cash prizes for top designs and names. Participants must submit their entries through the MyGov platform by August 15, 2026.
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Which dates is the Mascot Design Contest open from?
The Mascot Design Contest is open from 15 July to 15 August 2026. This contest aims to create a distinctive brand ambassador for India Post.
Consider the following statements regarding India Post Mascot Design Contest: 1. The contest is open to all Indian citizens. 2. The Department of Posts launched the India Post Mascot Design Contest on the Innovate India MyGov platform in January 2026. 3. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three mascot designs and names separately. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because all Indian citizens can participate as per fact #2. Statement 2 is incorrect because the contest was launched in July 2026, not January (fact #4). Statement 3 is correct because separate cash prizes will be awarded for top three mascot designs and names (facts #5 and #6).
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Department of Posts is responsible for India Post. Statement-II: The Ministry of Communications oversees the Department of Posts to ensure efficient functioning of India Post services. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because fact #7 states that the Department of Posts is responsible for India Post. Statement 2 is incorrect because it introduces an unsupported assumption about the Ministry's role; fact #8 only states that the Ministry oversees the Department, but does not imply a causal explanation for the Department's responsibilities.