Which one of the following native states was NOT annexed by the British on the basis of the Doctrine of Lapse?
[A] Satara
[B] Punjab
[C] Jhansi
[D] Karauli
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:Doctrine of Lapse: formula devised by Lord Dalhousie, governor-general of India (1848–56), to deal with questions of succession to Hindu Indian states.
- Satara was annexed in 1848.
- Sambalpur was annexed in 1849.
- Karauli was annexed in 1852.
- Jhansi was annexed in 1854.
