Who Governor-General introduced the policy of ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ during the British Administration?
(A) Lord Cornwallis
(B) Lord Hastings
(C) Lord William Bentick
(D) Lord Dalhousie
Correct Answer : Lord Dalhousie
Question Asked : SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Exam 2017
Explanation: The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy devised by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor General for the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856. This doctrine was based on the idea that in case a ruler of dependent state died childless, the right of ruling over the State reverted or ‘lapsed’ to the sovereign.
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