21. The ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ led to the annexation of which princely state, which later triggered the Sepoy Mutiny (1857)?
a) Jhansi
b) Nagpur
c) Travancore
d) Mysore (Mysuru)
22. Who was the ruler of Jhansi at the time of annexation under the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?
a) Rani Laxmi Bai
b) Rani Padmavati
c) Rani Chennamma
d) Wajid Ali Shah
23. Which Indian kingdom was annexed by the East India Company in 1848, leading to the Second Anglo-Sikh War?
a) Punjab
b) Mysore (Mysuru)
c) Hyderabad
d) Assam
24. The annexation of which Indian kingdom in 1856 led to widespread protests and the assassination of the British resident, William Hearsay?
a) Jhansi
b) Awadh (Oudh)
c) Hyderabad
d) Mysore (Mysuru)
25. Which Indian kingdom was exiled to Rangoon (Yangon) following its annexation by the British under the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’?
a) Jhansi
b) Awadh (Oudh)
c) Hyderabad
d) Mysore (Mysuru)
