Q. With reference to the colonial period of Indian history, match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List I (Person)
A. Macdonald
B. Linlithgow
C. Dalhousie
D. Chelmsford
List II (Event)
1. Doctrine of Lapse
2. Communal Award
3. August Offer
4. Dyarchy
Codes:
Answer: A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Notes: Macdonald announced the Communal Award (2), Linlithgow made the August Offer (3), Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse (1), and Dyarchy was implemented under Chelmsford (4). Each event is directly associated with the respective personalities as per historical records of British rule in India.