The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy extensively applied by which Governor-General? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy extensively applied by which Governor-General?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Auckland
C. Lord Hastings
D. Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Dalhousie applied the Doctrine of Lapse to annex Indian princely states whose rulers died without a natural male heir. Satara, Sambalpur, Jhansi, and Nagpur were annexed under this policy.

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