The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was introduced by which Governor-General of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was introduced by which Governor-General of India?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord Wellesley
D. Lord William Bentinck
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy devised by Lord Dalhousie (Governor-General from 1848 to 1856). Under it, any princely state without a natural heir would lapse to the British East India Company. States like Satara, Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed this way.

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