Question

Who among the following was a great protagonist of the 'Doctrine of Lapse'?

A Lord Dalhousie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Lord Minto Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Lord Curzon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Lord Wellesley Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy followed widely by Lord Dalhousie when he was India's Governor-General from 1848 to 1856. It was used as an administrative policy for the extension of British Paramountcy. Hence option A is the correct Answer.  

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