Teaching MPPSC Assistant Professor Mock Test Series 2025 General Knowledge Modern India (Pre-Congress Phase) India under East India Company’s Rule
Which of the following statements about the implementation of the 'doctrine of lapse' is true?
1
Third group consisted of 'independent' states. Their rulers were allowed to adopt heirs, but only with the prior consent of the Company.
2
Dalhousie classified the Indian states into three different groups.
3
The firsts group was composed of states that he regarded to be the creation of the British government. Their rulers were left free to make their own decisions.
4
'Tributary and subordinate' states formed the second group. The 'doctrine of lapse' was applied most vigorously to this group of states.