Doctrine of Lapse — Prelims Questions

Which of the following states was the first to be annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse by Lord Dalhousie?

Consider the following statements regarding the Doctrine of Lapse: 1. It was primarily introduced by Lord William Bentinck. 2. It denied the right of an adopted son to succeed to the throne in 'dependent' states. 3. The annexation of Udaipur in 1852 was a direct application of this doctrine, which was never reversed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following was NOT a direct consequence of the Doctrine of Lapse?

Match the following annexed states with their respective years of annexation under the Doctrine of Lapse: State Year 1. Satara a. 1853 2. Jhansi b. 1848 3. Nagpur c. 1854 Select the correct matching:

Which of the following statements best describes the British interpretation of 'paramountcy' in relation to the Doctrine of Lapse?