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    Question

    In 1851, who among the following described the kingdom

    of Awadh as 'a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day'?
    A Warren Hastings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B William Bentinck Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord Dalhousie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Robert Clive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Lord Dalhousie described the kingdom of Awadh as "a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day". He said this in 1851. In 1856, the kingdom was formally annexed to the British Empire.

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