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GK QUESTION#1876

Consider the following statements about email protocols:

  1. The SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is commonly used for sending emails between mail servers.
  2. The FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is commonly used for receiving emails from mail servers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A1 onlyCorrect answer
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2
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Answer

A. 1 only

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Explanation

1 only. Statement 2 is incorrect → FTP is for file transfers, not for receiving emails. Emails are received using POP3 or IMAP.

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