Question

Who of the following is known as the founder of the modern Indian postal service?

• A. Lord Hardinge I
• B. Warren Hastings
• C. Lord Dalhousie
• D. Lord Cornwallis

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Lord Dalhousie

Lord Dalhousie is known as the founder of the modern Indian postal service. He founded the modern Indian postal service in the year 1854. He introduced uniform postage rates. The post office in India was introduced by Lord Bentinck by the Act of 1837.