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The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was enforced by a governor general named _____.

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Lord Rippon

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Lord Dalhousie

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Lord Lytton

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Warren Hastings

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The correct option is B Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie enacted the "Doctrine of Lapse" for the East India Company to annex Indian kingdoms.

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