12.Doctrine of Lapse

Question 1

Who proposed the Doctrine of Lapse?

Answer 1

The Doctrine of Lapse was first proposed by the British East India Company’s Court of Directors.

Question 2

Which Governor General of India implemented the Doctrine of Lapse?

Answer 2

Lord Dalhousie implemented the Doctrine of Lapse during his tenure as Governor General of India.

Question 3

What was the objective of the Doctrine of Lapse?

Answer 3

The objective of the Doctrine of Lapse was to expand British boundaries in the Indian subcontinent.

Question 4

What did the Doctrine of Lapse state regarding adopted heirs?

Answer 4

The Doctrine of Lapse stated that adopted heirs would not be eligible to acquire the throne but could only inherit the prince’s personal assets and properties.

Question 5

Which Indian provinces were affected by the Doctrine of Lapse?

Answer 5

The Doctrine of Lapse was applicable to dependent states, which were created or supported by the British for their existence.

Question 6

What were some of the states annexed through the Doctrine of Lapse?

Answer 6

Some of the states annexed through the Doctrine of Lapse include Satara (1848), Jaitpur and Sambalpur (1849), Bhagat (1850), Udaipur (1852), Jhansi (1853), and Nagpur (1854).