Doctrine of Lapse
XAT 2024 · General Knowledge · Easy · General Knowledge
Which of the following governors-general of India introduced the policy of "doctrine of lapse?"
- A.
Lord Wellesley
- B.
Lord Curzon
- C.
Lord Mountbatten
- D.
Lord Dalhousie
- E.
Lord Reading
Answer
D
Explanation
The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy applied by Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
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