Pakistan Studies/Affairs MCQs
Topic Notes: Pakistan Studies/Affairs
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
11
Which major princely state was annexed by the British independently of the Doctrine of Lapse but at the same time deepened resentment (awadh/awadh)?
Answer:
Awadh (Oudh) in 1856
Awadh (Oudh) was annexed in 1856 on grounds of misrule, not strictly under the Doctrine of Lapse, but it contributed to the same resentment.
12
Which legal or administrative argument did Dalhousie use to justify the Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer:
Lack of legitimate male heir meant lack of legitimate sovereignty
Dalhousie argued that sovereignty lapsed without a natural male successor and consequently the Company could assume control.
13
Which of the following statements about the Doctrine of Lapse is correct?
Answer:
It allowed the Company to annex states when rulers died without male heirs
The doctrine provided a legal pretext for annexation when no natural male heir existed.
14
How did the Doctrine of Lapse contribute to the Revolt of 1857?
Answer:
By making princes fearful and alienated, increasing support for rebellion
Annexations angered princes and elites, contributing to the wider discontent that fueled 1857.
15
Which of the following states was also annexed under Dalhousie’s policies (including the Doctrine of Lapse)?
Answer:
Sambalpur
Sambalpur (1849) was annexed under Dalhousie’s administrative policies and the doctrine logic.
16
The Doctrine of Lapse was criticized because it:
Answer:
Violated traditional Indian customs of adoption and succession
The doctrine ignored Indian customs that accepted adopted heirs, causing political and moral objections.
17
Which state’s annexation under the Doctrine of Lapse directly increased resentment among Indian princes?
Answer:
Satara
The annexation of Satara in 1848 alarmed other princes concerned about sovereignty and succession.
18
Which British Governor-General is most closely associated with aggressive annexation using the Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer:
Lord Dalhousie
Lord Dalhousie pursued expansionist policies, using the Doctrine of Lapse among other tools.
19
One key feature of the Doctrine of Lapse was that it did NOT recognize:
Answer:
Adopted heirs as legitimate successors
Dalhousie's policy refused to acknowledge adoption as a valid basis for succession, leading to annexation.
20
Which famous queen’s state (later central to the 1857 uprising) was affected by the Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer:
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi
Jhansi was annexed in 1853 under the Doctrine of Lapse; Rani Lakshmibai later became a key leader in 1857.