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| 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 | |
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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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