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.
Explanation:
The All India Muslim League was founded on December 30, 1906, at the Dhaka Education Conference. It was established to protect the political rights and interests of Muslims in India.
Explanation:
The August Offer proposed dominion status after the war but did not recognize the Indian people's right to frame their own constitution, hence it was rejected.
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