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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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