Civil Services UPSC EPFO (APFC) Mock Test 2023 General Knowledge Modern India (Pre-Congress Phase) Advent of Europeans
Which of the following statement is true regarding Doctrine of Lapse?
1
According to the terms of this doctrine, Indian rulers were not allowed to have their independent armed forces. They were to be protected by the Company.
2
This policy was reflected in the Warren Hastings’ wars against Marathas and Mysore and to create buffer states. It sought to reduce Indian states to a position of dependence on the company.
3
The doctrine declared that if an Indian ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would lapse, that is, become part of Company territory.
4
None of the Above