INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India is divided into how many pin code zones?
A
Six
B
Seven
C
Eight
D
Ten
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are nice PIN zones in India, including eight regional zones and one functional zone (for the Indian Army). The first digit of the PIN code indicates the region. The second digit indicates the sub-region, and third digit indicates the sorting districts within the region. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -It was devised on 15 August, 1972. At present, the country has 9 Postal (PIN) zones out of which 8 represent different geographical areas and the last one is reserved for providing the postal services to the armed forces.

Detailed explanation-3: -The states of India have been grouped into six zones having an Advisory Council “to develop the habit of cooperative working” among these States.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Postal Index Number (PIN) code is a six-digit code used by India Post in the Indian postal code system. Also referred to as Zip codes or area codes, every digit in these codes indicates a specific meaning. Shriram Bhikaji Velankar introduced the PIN code system on 15 August 1972.

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