WBCS.LIVE practice question

The "Doctrine of Lapse," associated with Lord Dalhousie, was effectively discontinued after the enactment of the Government of India Act, 1858. This indicated a shift towards:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. A more aggressive policy of annexation.
  2. A more cautious and less interventionist policy towards princely states.
  3. The complete integration of princely states into British India.
  4. Granting greater autonomy to the princely states

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: A more cautious and less interventionist policy towards princely states.