"The Doctrine of Lapse" policy is associated with -
Explanation
Explanation
The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was a policy introduced by Governor-General Lord Dalhousie, under which any princely state without a natural male heir would be annexed directly into British territory. So the correct answer is Lord Dalhousie, option (3).
PRO TIP
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During a thunderstorm, the sound of thunder is heard 3 seconds after the lightning flash is seen. If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, how far away did the lightning strike? (Ignore the time taken by light.)