What was the policy of "doctrine of lapse"?

1.	What was the policy of "doctrine of lapse"?
A.	States were allowed to adopt son as an heir
B.	States were not allowed to adopt son as an heir
C.	According to this system, every ruler in India had to accept to pay a subsidy to the British for the maintenance of British army
D.	None of these
Answer» C. According to this system, every ruler in India had to accept to pay a subsidy to the British for the maintenance of British army

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