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Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence: There was discontent among the rulers of the princely states during the time of Lord Dalhousie because _____

Q.2 (B) (2) Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence: There was discontent among the rulers of the princely states during the time of Lord Dalhousie because _____

A. he imposed unjust laws on his subjects.

B. he imposed a ban on Indian trade.

C. he adopted the ‘Doctrine of Lapse.’

D. he cut allowances of Indian soldiers.

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Answer: C. he adopted the ‘Doctrine of Lapse.’

Answer: (c) he adopted the ‘Doctrine of Lapse.’

Completed sentence: There was discontent among the rulers of the princely states during the time of Lord Dalhousie because he adopted the ‘Doctrine of Lapse.’

Under the Doctrine of Lapse a ruler without a natural heir could not adopt a successor; his state was annexed. Satara, Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed this way, so the rulers were angry and many joined the 1857 uprising.

Doubtly AI · 28 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 Report
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