Multiple choice

In which year was the Postal Department established in India?

  1. 1764

  2. 1830

  3. 1800

  4. 1850

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian postal system has its origins in 1764 when Warren Hastings established the first post office under British East India Company rule. This makes 1764 the correct answer. The system evolved significantly over centuries, but 1764 marks its institutional beginning in India.