Practice Loss Of Indian Sovereignty (5.2) - British Policies and Their Impacts
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Loss of Indian Sovereignty

Practice - Loss of Indian Sovereignty

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Question 1 Easy

What did the Doctrine of Lapse state?

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of not having a successor.

Question 2 Easy

Name one kingdom that was affected by the Doctrine of Lapse.

💡 Hint: Try to recall examples we discussed above.

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Question 1

What does the Doctrine of Lapse entail?

A policy that prevents annexation
A policy that allows annexation if no heir
A defense strategy

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a kingdom in the absence of a successor.

Question 2

True or False: The Subsidiary Alliance helped strengthen Indian rulers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between rulers and their troops.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how the Doctrine of Lapse and Subsidiary Alliance both contributed to the rise of Indian nationalism.

💡 Hint: Analyze the socio-political environment created by these policies that affected Indian unity.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how the loss of sovereignty under British rule may have changed the perception of leadership among the Indian populace.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how traditional governance reinforces cultural identity.

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