Which British policy of annexing princely states without heirs is cited as a long-term cause of 1857?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium War of Independence 1857 question asks: Which British policy of annexing princely states without heirs is cited as a long-term cause of 1857? The correct choice is A. Doctrine of Lapse. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Doctrine of Lapse ✓
- B. Subsidiary Alliance
Why not B: “Subsidiary Alliance” does not fit this question. The answer is Doctrine of Lapse.
- C. Ryotwari System
Why not C: “Ryotwari System” does not fit this question. The answer is Doctrine of Lapse.
- D. Permanent Settlement
Why not D: “Permanent Settlement” does not fit this question. The answer is Doctrine of Lapse.
Correct answer
A. Doctrine of Lapse
Explanation
Doctrine of Lapse is the term that matches “Which British policy of annexing princely states without heirs is cited as a long-term cause of 1857” (option A). Option B (Subsidiary Alliance) does not fit this question. Option C (Ryotwari System) does not fit this question. Option D (Permanent Settlement) does not fit this question. For this War of Independence 1857 question, the accepted answer is Doctrine of Lapse.
Source: History of Pakistan and India
Tags: 1857 War, Causes
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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