Which Governor-General introduced the Doctrine of Lapse in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Lord Dalhousie
Under the Doctrine of Lapse of Lord Dalhousie (Governor-General 1848–1856), a state whose ruler died without a natural male heir became British territory. Satara, Sambalpur, Nagpur and Jhansi were annexed in this way.