The Doctrine of Lapse was associated with which Governor-General?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord William Bentinck
D. Lord Wellesley
Answer: Option A
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:
The Indian Council Act of 1909, introduced by Lord Minto and John Morley, is commonly known as the Minto-Morley Reforms. It introduced separate electorates for Muslims.
Explanation:
The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) ended with the British victory and the complete subjugation of the Maratha Empire. The Peshwa was deposed and British supremacy was established over western India.
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