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:
A
S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
S1: True; S2: True; S2 is not the reason for S1.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
S1: True; S2: False.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
S1: False; S2: True.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1. Lord Dalhousie devised the Doctrine of Lapse, according to which a ruler's territory was to ‘lapse’ and pass onto the Company's control if the ruler did not leave a natural heir upon his death. Using this doctrine, the British annexed kingdoms of Jhansi, Satara, and Nagpur.