The Doctrine of Lapse was associated with which Governor-General?
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord William Bentinck
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse, which allowed the British to annex any princely state where the ruler died without a natural male heir. It was used to annex states like Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur.
Explanation:
Pitt's India Act of 1784 created a Board of Control to supervise the political activities of the East India Company, while the Court of Directors managed commercial affairs. This was known as the system of 'double government'.
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