Who introduced 'Doctrine of Lapse' in India?
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Lord Canning
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Lord Dalhousie
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Lord Curzon
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Lord Mountbatten
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India from 1848-1856. It allowed the British to annex any princely state where the ruler died without a male heir. Option B is correct.