Multiple choice

Who introduced 'Doctrine of Lapse' in India?

  1. Lord Canning

  2. Lord Dalhousie

  3. Lord Curzon

  4. Lord Mountbatten

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.