Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Rebels and the Raj

Question:

Which of the following state of India was annexed by Britishers following the policy of Doctrine Of Lapse?

 

Options:

Satara.

Jhansi.

Both options 1 and 2.

Punjab

Correct Answer:

Both options 1 and 2.

Explanation:

On a variety of pleas, like misgovernment and the refusal to recognize adoption (Doctrine of Lapse), the British annexed not only Awadh but many other kingdoms and principalities like Jhansi and Satara.