Q.

The British Governor-General who introduced the Postal system in India was -

A. Lord Dolhousie
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Auckland
D. Lord Bentinck
Answer» A. Lord Dolhousie
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 DirectorGeneral was appointed to superintend the work of Post Officein all the Presidencies and a postage stamp was issued for the first time.
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