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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India and Republic of Korea jointly issue the Postage Stamp under which of the following theme?
A
10th Anniversary of India and Korea
B
Hibiscus with Rice 1946
C
Queen Hur Hwang-ok of Korea
D
Gold Crown of the Silla Dynasty 1946
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stamp Design/Theme: Architecture, Astronomy & Space.

Detailed explanation-2: -Canada jointly with India issued a set of Commemorative Postage Stamps on the theme of ‘Diwali’.

Detailed explanation-3: -The First Stamp of Independent India was issued on 21 November 1947. It depicts the Indian Flag with the patriots’ slogan, Jai Hind (Long Live India), on the top right hand corner. It was valued at three and one-half annas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Postal System was developed under the governor-generalship of Lord Dalhousie. He served as the Governor General of India from 1848 to 1856. The postal stamps were used in 1854 for the first time.

Detailed explanation-5: -The new system of prepaid postage was introduced in the reign of the then Governor-General, Lord Dalhousie.

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