Doctrine of Lapse

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> When did Lord Dalhosie reach India?

1. 1848
2. 1856
3. 1847
4. 1849

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which policy was introduced by Lord Dalhousie?

1. Doctrine of Lapse
2. Subsidiary Alliance
3. Drain of Wealth
4. Land revenue policy

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What was the aim of Doctrine of Lapse?

1. To expand the British rule.
2. To acquire more territories.
3. To make states independent.
4. To check the military might of Sikhs.

Q. The Doctrine of Lapse policy was implemented by

1. Lord Dalhousie
2. Lord Hastings
3. Lord Wellesley

Q. The Doctrine of Lapse granted the right to rule to Indian Kings.

1. True
2. False

Q. What were the effects of the Doctrine of Lapse policy?

1. Many Indian states lost their sovereignty and became British territories.
2. This policy favoured the Peshwa Kings.
3. This led to unrest among the Indian rulers.
4. Sepoy Mutiny broke out only in South India.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Under whom did Britain become the predominant power in India?

1. Lord Hastings
2. Lord Dalhousie
3. Lord Hardinge
4. Lord Minto

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> According to the Doctrine of Lapse, in what situation(s) would the state become a British possession?

1. Without a natural heir.
2. With an adopted heir.
3. With a natural heir.
4. In case of no heir.

Q. This policy of the British became one of the prime causes of Sepoy Mutiny in 1857. It was a formula devised to deal with questions of succession to Hindu Indian states. Which policy is being talked about here?

1. Subsidiary Alliance
2. Continuous Friendship Policy
3. Doctrine of Lapse
4. Lahore Agreement

Q. Which Governor-General introduced the Doctrine of Lapse in India?

1. Robert Clive
2. Lord Wellesley
3. Warren Hastings
4. Lord Dalhousie