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

Practice: Loss of Indian Sovereignty

Lesson 5.2British Policies and Their Impacts

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Question 1.
What did the Doctrine of Lapse state?
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Think about the consequences of not having a successor.
Question 2.
Name one kingdom that was affected by the Doctrine of Lapse.
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Try to recall examples we discussed above.
3Question 3.
What does the Doctrine of Lapse entail?
- A policy that prevents annexation
- A policy that allows annexation if no heir
- A defense strategy
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Think about what happens to a kingdom in the absence of a successor.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Subsidiary Alliance helped strengthen Indian rulers.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the relationship between rulers and their troops.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the Doctrine of Lapse and Subsidiary Alliance both contributed to the rise of Indian nationalism.
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Analyze the socio-political environment created by these policies that affected Indian unity.
Question 6.
Discuss how the loss of sovereignty under British rule may have changed the perception of leadership among the Indian populace.
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Reflect on how traditional governance reinforces cultural identity.

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