Which was the first country to issue a stamp with a portrait of a living person? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which was the first country to issue a stamp with a portrait of a living person?
A. United States
B. China
C. United Kingdom
D. Canada
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The UK is generally credited with early modern stamp traditions, though rules varied.

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