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Consider the following statements about the “Doctrine of lapse” implemented by Lord Dalhousie.Which of the following statement(s) is/arecorrect?

1. Dalhousie made use of 'Doctrine of Lapse' for the first time in India as a part of Britisher's annexation policy.

2. After the death of a ruler, the adopted heir could not rule the state without prior British approval.

3. Satara was the first Indian state to be annexed under the doctrine.

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Explanation:
  • This Doctrine exsited prior to Dalhousie also. The Court of Directors of the East India Company had articulated this early in 1834.As per this policy, the Company annexed Mandvi in 1839, Kolaba and Jalaun in 1840 and Surat in 1842.Hence, 1st Statement is incorrect
  • Under this doctrine, the rulers of the dependent states could adopt sons and these adopted sons could inherit the throne only with the consent of the British government.However, the British government had the power to withhold the succession of the adopted sons. Hence, 2nd Statement is correct.
  • The first victim of the Doctrine of Lapse was the Maratha Kingdom of Satara, in 1848 the Raja of Satara Appasahib died. He had no natural heir.Hence,  3rd Statment is correct.

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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