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
1
Which year roughly marks the peak period of annexations under Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer:
1848–1856
Dalhousie’s term as Governor-General (1848–1856) was the period when the Doctrine of Lapse was enforced actively.
2
Which famous revolt leader’s cause was directly tied to a state annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer:
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi
Rani Lakshmibai led resistance at Jhansi in 1857 after her state had been annexed under the doctrine.
3
Which Governor-General started the large-scale railway construction that complemented Dalhousie’s annexation policy?
Answer:
Lord Dalhousie
Dalhousie actively promoted railways, telegraphs, and roads to integrate British-controlled territories.
4
Which of the following best summarizes the combined effect of Subsidiary Alliances and the Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer:
They facilitated the expansion of British indirect and direct control across India
Together, the policies allowed Britain to dominate Indian states through protection agreements and legal annexation.
5
How did the Doctrine of Lapse affect traditional Indian notions of succession?
Answer:
It undermined them by denying legal validity to adoptions
By refusing to recognize adopted successors, the doctrine directly contravened established customary practices.
6
Which of these rulers or states was NOT annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer:
Awadh (Oudh)
Awadh (1856) was annexed on grounds of misrule and other administrative reasons, not strictly under the Doctrine of Lapse.
7
Which justification did critics use to condemn the Doctrine of Lapse?
Answer:
It was an act of legalism used to seize territories
Critics argued the doctrine was a legal pretext for annexation and extension of Company's dominion.
8
Apart from annexation, what other administrative measure was commonly used by Dalhousie to consolidate British power?
Answer:
Railway construction and infrastructure modernization
Dalhousie promoted infrastructure (railways, telegraphs, roads) to strengthen British control and integration.
9
The Doctrine of Lapse was formally abandoned after which event?
Answer:
The Revolt of 1857 and subsequent reorganization (1858)
After the Revolt of 1857 and the transfer of power in 1858, the British Crown moved away from Dalhousie’s annexation policies.
10
Which state’s annexation under Dalhousie directly involved ignoring adopted heirs and provoked outrage?
Answer:
Jhansi
Jhansi’s annexation (1853) disregarded adopted successors and later made Rani Lakshmibai a leading rebel.