Q. Which one of the following was the state that was not annexed by Lord Dalhousie by using the Doctrine of Lapse?
(a) Nagpur
(b) Udaipur
(c) Mysore
(d) Satara
Ans: (c) Mysore
Explanation: Among the given options, (c) Mysore was the state that was not annexed by Lord Dalhousie using the Doctrine of Lapse.
The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856. According to this policy, if a ruler of an Indian princely state died without a natural heir or adopted heir, the state would be annexed by the British East India Company.
Under the Doctrine of Lapse, Lord Dalhousie annexed several Indian princely states, including Satara, Nagpur, and Jhansi. However, Mysore was an exception to this policy. In the case of Mysore, the British recognized the adoption of a successor by the ruler of Mysore, and the state was not annexed.
Udaipur, also known as Mewar, was not directly affected by the Doctrine of Lapse during Lord Dalhousie’s time. It managed to retain its sovereignty and independence under a treaty with the British.
Therefore, the correct answer is (c) Mysore.
