SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s so called first stamp was released in 1852. They were embossed individually onto paper. The shape was circular, with ‘SCINDE DISTRICT DAWK’ around the rim and the British East India Company’s Merchant’s Mark as the central emblem.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first stamps valid for postage throughout India were placed on sale in October 1854 with four values: 1/2 anna, 1 anna, 2 annas, and 4 annas. Featuring a youthful profile of Queen Victoria aet. 15 years, all four values were designed and printed in Calcutta, and issued without perforations or gum.

Detailed explanation-3: -Asia’s first stamp. In 1852, India became the first country in Asia (and the 10th in the world) to issue its own postage stamps.

Detailed explanation-4: -The new system of prepaid postage was introduced in the reign of the then Governor-General, Lord Dalhousie.