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GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following statements with respect to annexation of Indian states by East India Company :

1. Lord Dalhousie’s Policy of annexation of Indian States aimed at expansion of British exports in India

2. Policy of annexation of Indian States was stopped after 1857 revolt.

3. Awadh was annexed in 1856 by using Doctrine of Lapse.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Explanation:
  • Lord Dalhousie was of the view that British exports to the native states were suffering because of the maladministration of these states by their Indian Ruler. So to increase exports they should be annexed. So Statement 1 is correct.
  • Because of the loyalty of states during 1857 revolt and their political use as backwaters in political storms in future, policy of annexation of Indian States was stopped after 1857 revolt. So Statement 2 is correct.
  • Awadh was annexed in 1856 by accusing that Nawab is misgoverning the state and refusing the introduction of reforms. So Statement 3 is incorrect.

Thus, Option C is Correct.

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