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Which British Governor General introduced Postage Stamp in India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Lord Dalhousie
  2. Lord Auckland
  3. Lord Canning
  4. Lord William Bentick

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Dalhousie

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Lord Dalhousie šŸ“š Explanation: Lord Dalhousie introduced the first modern adhesive postage stamps in India in 1854 through the passage of the new Post Office Act. These uniform stamps, known as the 'Scinde Dawk' variations initially, revolutionized communication. He established a uniform postal rate of two paise for letters across the entire country, regardless of distance. This step laid the foundations of the modern Indian postal network.