Question : Who introduced 'doctrine of lapse' ?
Option 1: Lord Wellesley
Option 2: Lord Curzon
Option 3: Lord Dalhousie
Option 4: Lord Lytton
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Correct Answer: Lord Dalhousie
Solution : The correct option is - Lord Dalhousie
The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie, who served as the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. It allowed the British to annex a princely state if it lacked a natural heir, and the ruler died without an adopted heir. This policy was controversial and led to the annexation of several states in India. It was met with opposition from various Indian rulers and sparked discontent among the Indian population. The policy played a significant role in the expansion of British territories in India during the 19th century.
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Option 1: Lord Dalhousie
Option 2: Lord Hastings
Option 3: Lord Cornwallis
Option 4: Lord Minto
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Option 1: Lord Cornwallis
Option 2: Lord Wellesley
Option 4: Lord Canning
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Option 2: Lord Dalhousie
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Option 1: Lord Hastings
Option 3: Lord Macaulay
Option 4: Lord Dalhousie
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