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    Question

    The ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ was introduced by which

    British Governor-General.
    A Lord Wellesley Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lord Dalhousie Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord Hastings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lord Curzon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

     The ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ was a policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie, allowing the British East India Company to annex any princely state where the ruler was either incompetent or died without a direct heir.

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