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41
Which major princely state was annexed by the British independently of the Doctrine of Lapse but at the same time deepened resentment (awadh/awadh)?
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Explanation
Awadh (Oudh) was annexed in 1856 on grounds of misrule, not strictly under the Doctrine of Lapse, but it contributed to the same resentment.
42
Which state’s annexation under Dalhousie directly involved ignoring adopted heirs and provoked outrage?
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Explanation
Jhansi’s annexation (1853) disregarded adopted successors and later made Rani Lakshmibai a leading rebel.
43
The Doctrine of Lapse was formally abandoned after which event?
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Explanation
After the Revolt of 1857 and the transfer of power in 1858, the British Crown moved away from Dalhousie’s annexation policies.
44
Apart from annexation, what other administrative measure was commonly used by Dalhousie to consolidate British power?
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Explanation
Dalhousie promoted infrastructure (railways, telegraphs, roads) to strengthen British control and integration.
45
Which justification did critics use to condemn the Doctrine of Lapse?
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Explanation
Critics argued the doctrine was a legal pretext for annexation and extension of Company's dominion.
46
Which of these rulers or states was NOT annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
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Explanation
Awadh (1856) was annexed on grounds of misrule and other administrative reasons, not strictly under the Doctrine of Lapse.
47
How did the Doctrine of Lapse affect traditional Indian notions of succession?
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Explanation
By refusing to recognize adopted successors, the doctrine directly contravened established customary practices.
48
Which of the following best summarizes the combined effect of Subsidiary Alliances and the Doctrine of Lapse?
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Explanation
Together, the policies allowed Britain to dominate Indian states through protection agreements and legal annexation.
49
Which Governor-General started the large-scale railway construction that complemented Dalhousie’s annexation policy?
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Explanation
Dalhousie actively promoted railways, telegraphs, and roads to integrate British-controlled territories.
50
Which famous revolt leader’s cause was directly tied to a state annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
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Explanation
Rani Lakshmibai led resistance at Jhansi in 1857 after her state had been annexed under the doctrine.
51
Which year roughly marks the peak period of annexations under Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse?
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Explanation
Dalhousie’s term as Governor-General (1848–1856) was the period when the Doctrine of Lapse was enforced actively.
