GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The modern postal system, a preferred facilitator of communication in British India, was established in India by Lord Clive in 1766 and it was further developed by Warren Hastings in 1774.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1854 the basis of the modern Indian Post Office was established when these parallel systems were merged under a director general. A uniform postage rate was then introduced, a step of particular significance in so vast a country.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1854, the India Post Office Act was passed after Lord Dalhousie introduced uniform postage rates. Thus the privilege of free postal services enjoyed by the Indian sepoys was withdrawn. Option (A): Charles Canning in 1856, introduced the General Service Enlistment Act.