Question

    The Doctrine of Lapse was devised by 

    A Lord Dalhousie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lord Erwin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord Mountbatten Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lord Canning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor General for the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856.

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