Policy of Annexation

Q. S1: Jhansi came under the Company's control because its king did not have any natural heir to the throne.

S2: Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse.

Based on the above sentences, select the correct option from the following:

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.
2. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is not the reason for S1.
3. S1: True; S2: False.
4. S1: False; S2: True.

Q. The British annexed Indian territories claiming that native rulers were corrupt and inept. This policy was called the 'Doctrine of Lapse'.

1. True
2. False

Q. S1: Jhansi came under the Company's control because its king did not have any natural heir to the throne.

S2: Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse.

Based on the above sentences, select the correct option from the following:

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.
2. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is not the reason for S1.
3. S1: True; S2: False.
4. S1: False; S2: True.