Question

Postal services were introduced in ______ in India.

विकल्प

• 1901

• 1921

• 1837

• 1853

Answer 1

Postal services were introduced in 1837 in India.

Explanation:

The postal department played a crucial role in communication during the British period and continued to grow, with the first postal stamp issued in 1852 and the postal department formally set up in 1854. The introduction of postal services significantly facilitated communication across the vast country, supporting trade, administration, and personal correspondence even in remote areas.