The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was used to annex which state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was used to annex which state?

A. Mysore

B. Jhansi

C. Bengal

D. Awadh

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Jhansi was annexed by Dalhousie in 1854 under the Doctrine of Lapse after the death of Raja Gangadhar Rao.

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