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The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy devised by which of the following Governor-Generals of India?

  1. ALord Wellesley
  2. BLord DalhousieCorrect answer
  3. CLord Mayo
  4. DLord Canning
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B. Lord Dalhousie

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Dalhousie applied the Doctrine of Lapse to annex states when a ruler died without a recognised male heir. The policy formed part of Company expansion.

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