GKwizard The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy formulated by: A. Lord Wellesley B. Lord Dalhousie C. Lord William Bentinck D. Lord Canning Answer: Option B The Doctrine of Lapse, aggressively implemented by Lord Dalhousie, allowed the British to annex Indian states where the ruler died without a natural male heir. This policy led to the annexation of several states like Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur.
1 The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought between the British East India Company and the Nawab of: A. Awadh B. Bengal C. Carnatic D. Hyderabad View Answer
2 The Subsidiary Alliance system was introduced by: A. Lord Wellesley B. Lord Dalhousie C. Lord Cornwallis D. Warren Hastings View Answer
3 The First War of Independence in 1857 started in which city? A. Delhi B. Meerut C. Lucknow D. Kanpur View Answer
4 Who was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857? A. Lord Dalhousie B. Lord Canning C. Lord Elgin D. Lord Lawrence View Answer