Here are some MCQs about the British Raj’s relations with princely states in India
1. Which of the following is the correct term for the political system where some territories in India were ruled by local hereditary rulers, while others were under direct British control?
a) Federal system
b) Princely states
c) Provincial autonomy
d) Dyarchy
2. The rulers of the princely states were known as:
a) Maharajas
b) Rajas
c) Nawabs
d) All of the above
3. The relationship between the British government and the rulers of the princely states was primarily based on:
a) Cooperation and mutual respect
b) Military alliances
c) Overlordship and subsidiary alliances
d) Economic partnerships
4. The Doctrine of Lapse, introduced by Lord Dalhousie, stated that if a princely state had no natural heir, it would:
a) Become a part of a neighboring princely state
b) Be annexed by the British government
c) Come under direct British control
d) Remain independent
5. Who was the Governor-General of India responsible for implementing the Doctrine of Lapse?
a) Lord Curzon
b) Lord Canning
c) Lord Dalhousie
d) Lord Wellesley
