Modern History(Doctrine of Lapse) One liner for All Competitive Exams

Modern Indian History refers to the period from the mid-18th century to India’s independence in 1947, marked by the decline of the Mughal Empire, the rise of British colonial rule, and the struggle for freedom. This era witnessed socio-political reforms, revolutionary movements, and the emergence of leaders who shaped India’s destiny.

One-Liner Questions and Answers

Q1. Who was the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856?
Q2. What was the Doctrine of Lapse primarily used for?
Q3. Which Scottish statesman extensively applied the Doctrine of Lapse?
Q4. Who devised the Doctrine of Lapse before Lord Dalhousie became Governor-General?
Q5. Under the Doctrine of Lapse, what would happen if a ruler failed to produce a legal male heir?
Q6. Which princely state was annexed first under the Doctrine of Lapse in 1848?
Q7. In which year was Jhansi annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Q8. Which state was annexed in 1854 under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Q9. What was Nana Sahib denied under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Q10. Which annexation under the Doctrine of Lapse became a key reason for the Revolt of 1857?
Q11. What was the basis of Awadh’s annexation in 1856?
Q12. What was the traditional method of adoption in princely states before the Doctrine of Lapse?
Q13. What title did James Andrew Broun-Ramsay hold apart from being Governor-General?
Q14. Name the princely state annexed in 1850 under the Doctrine of Lapse.
Q15. How was the adopted son treated under the Doctrine of Lapse in terms of inheritance?
Q16. Which princely state was annexed in 1852 under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Q17. What personal assets could the adopted heir inherit under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Q18. Name the princely state annexed in 1849 along with Sambalpur.
Q19. Which year marked the annexation of Nagpur under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Q20. Who was the adopted son of Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao II?

Answers

S1. Ans. Lord Dalhousie.
S2. Ans. To annex princely states that lacked a legal male heir.
S3. Ans. Lord Dalhousie.
S4. Ans. The Court of Directors of the East India Company.
S5. Ans. The territory would be annexed by the East India Company.
S6. Ans. Satara.
S7. Ans. 1853.
S8. Ans. Nagpur.
S9. Ans. His titles and pension.
S10. Ans. The annexation of Awadh.
S11. Ans. On the grounds of internal misrule.
S12. Ans. Bhayats were selected from a pool of candidates if no competent son was born.
S13. Ans. Marquess of Dalhousie.
S14. Ans. Baghat.
S15. Ans. Only personal property and estates of the foster father.
S16. Ans. Udaipur.
S17. Ans. The adopted heir could inherit personal property and estates.
S18. Ans. Jaitpur.
S19. Ans. 1854.
S20. Ans. Nana Sahib.