Which one among the following is correct about the Doctrine of Lapse

Q. Which one among the following is correct about the Doctrine of Lapse?

(a) It did not allow the Indian rulers to adopt any heir

(b) It did not allow an adopted heir to rule a state after the death of the ruler

(c) It made the annexation of Indian State compulsory after the death of a ruler

(d) It made the annexation of Indian State compulsory if the adoption of heir had not been approved by the British authorities

Ans: (d) It made the annexation of Indian State compulsory if the adoption of heir had not been approved by the British authorities