alleryWhat did the Doctrine of Lapse deny?
ARights of tenant farmers
BRecognition of adopted heirs
CPay of Indian officers
DEntry of missionaries
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Recognition of adopted heirs
1. The Doctrine of Lapse denied recognition to adopted heirs of deceased rulers.
2. It did not concern pay, tenants or missionaries.
3. So recognition of adopted heirs is correct.
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