The British Governor-General who introduced the Postal system in India was
(A) Lord Dalhousie
(B) Lord Wellesley
(C) Lord Auckland
(D) Lord Bentinck
Correct Answer : Lord Dalhousie
Question Asked : SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre) Exam 2002
Explanation : The basis of the modern postal system was laid down under Lord Dalhousie. As a result of the findings of an expert commission, a new post office Act was passed in 1854. Under the new system, a Director-General was appointed to superintend the work of Post Office in all the Presidencies and a postage stamp was issued for the first time.
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