Question

The British adopted ____________ policy to rule over India.

1) Doctrine of Lapse

2) heavy taxes

3) Divide and rule

4) bounded labour​

Answer 1

Answer:

3) Divide and rule

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: Doctrine of Lapse

The British adopted doctrine of lapse policy to rule over India.

Doctrine of lapse was introduced by Lord Dalhousie to deal with questions of succession to Hindu Indian states.  According to this policy, if an Indian ruler died without a male heir his kingdom would “lapse” and would become a part of the Company territory.

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