The 'Penny Postage system' was introduced in India in 1852 in which province? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Penny Postage system' was introduced in India in 1852 in which province?

A. Madras

B. Bengal

C. Sindh

D. Bombay

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The 'Scinde Dawk' was a penny postage system introduced in Sindh in 1852.

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