With reference to doctrine of lapse, consider the following statements:

1. Dalhousie was the first to use it.

2. It helped expand the market of British goods in India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans-[C] 

Explanation Lord Dalhousie was one of the greatest governor general of India. He devised the formula of Doctrine of Lapse which he termed as annexation by peace. States annexed were Satara, Jaitpur, Sambalpur, Baghat, Udaipur, Jhansi and Nagpur. He also fought second anglo sikh war. Abolished the titles of nawab of Karnatka and Raja of

Tanjore. Brought in educational reforms under wood’s despatch. Development of railways, post and telegraph occurred, established public work dept, revolt of 1857 which occured one year later had one of its main cause in doctrine of lapse.

The increase in area of the British empire increased the area of market of British goods.