Who among the following devised the policy lsquo Doctrine of Lapse rsquo ........

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Who among the following devised the policy ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?

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SSC MTS 5th July 2022 Shift-1

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Lord Dalhousie

Lord Mountbatten

Lord Cornwallis

Lord Canning

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Explanation:

- Lord Dalhousie: He was a British Governor-General in India from 1848 to 1856. He is known for the policy of ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ which allowed the British to annex any princely state where the ruler was either “manifestly incompetent or died without a male heir.”

- Lord Mountbatten: He was the last Viceroy of India and oversaw the transition of British India to independence. He did not devise the Doctrine of Lapse.

- Lord Cornwallis: Known for reforms in India, including the Cornwallis Code, he served as the Governor-General but had no connection with the Doctrine of Lapse.

- Lord Canning: He was the Governor-General during the time of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He didn't create the Doctrine of Lapse.

Your Answer: Option 1 - Lord Dalhousie