Q74
The policy of Doctrine of lapse was introduced by __________
A.
Lord Wellesley
B.
Lord William Bentinck
C.
Lord Macaulay
D.
Lord Dalhousie
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy applied by the British East India Company in India until 1858. The policy is most commonly associated with Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor General of the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856.