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The Doctrine of Lapse was devised by Governor-General:

ALord Dalhousie
BLord Hastings
CLord Wellesley
DWarren Hastings
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Correct answer: A. Lord Dalhousie
1. He served from 1848 to 1856. 2. Dalhousie framed the doctrine. 3. Kingdoms without a male heir lapsed to the Company. _Source: syllabus Our Pasts III, Chapter 2, From Trade to Territory._
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