HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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It did not allow the Indian rulers to adopt any heir
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It did not allow an adopted heir to rule a state after the death of the ruler
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It made the annexation of Indian State compulsory after the death of a ruler
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It made the annexation of Indian State compulsory if the adoption of heir had not been approved by the British authorities
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option 3 i.e, Both 1 and 2. The doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy. According to this policy, if a ruler of a dependent state died without a child, then the state must be handed over to the British.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie. According to this doctrine, if any Indian ruler dies without leaving a male heir, his kingdom would automatically pass over to the British.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy extensively applied by East India Company in India until 1859. The doctrine stated that any princely state under the vassalage of the company will how its territory annexed should the ruler of the said state fail to produce an heir.