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Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
- The Mughal Empire
- The British East India Company (correct)
- The Indian National Congress
- The Maratha Empire
What is the Doctrine of Lapse?
What is the Doctrine of Lapse?
- A military strategy used by the British during colonial times.
- A legal principle in India that allowed the British East India Company to annex Indian states. (correct)
- A political doctrine that promotes the idea of a strong central government.
- A religious belief system practiced in ancient India.
What was the purpose of the Doctrine of Lapse?
What was the purpose of the Doctrine of Lapse?
- To expand British control and annex Indian states (correct)
- To promote religious tolerance in India
- To establish a democratic government in India
- To protect the rights of Indian rulers
Which country saw the expansion of British rule?
Which country saw the expansion of British rule?
What was the period during which the British rule expanded?
What was the period during which the British rule expanded?
Which policy allowed for the expansion of British rule?
Which policy allowed for the expansion of British rule?
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Doctrine of Lapse
Doctrine of Lapse
A legal principle used by the British East India Company to annex Indian states in the 19th century.
Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
The British East India Company implemented this policy to expand its influence and control in India.
What was the purpose of the Doctrine of Lapse?
What was the purpose of the Doctrine of Lapse?
The British East India Company annexed Indian states under this policy.
Which country saw the expansion of British rule?
Which country saw the expansion of British rule?
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What was the period during which the British rule expanded?
What was the period during which the British rule expanded?
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Which policy allowed for the expansion of British rule?
Which policy allowed for the expansion of British rule?
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