Question

    The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was introduced by which

    Governor-General of India?
    A Lord Dalhousie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lord Wellesley Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord Hastings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lord Canning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie . According to this policy, if a ruler of a princely state died without a male heir, the state would be annexed by the British East India Company.

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