Q. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List – I (Governor General/Viceroy)
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Curzon
C. Lord William Bentinck
D. Lord Cornwallis
List – II (Important contribution/work)
1. Permanent settlement of Bengal
2. Prohibition of Practice of Sati
3. Partition of Bengal
4. Doctrine of Lapse
a) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
b) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
c) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
d) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Correct Answer: d) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Correct matching:
– A. Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856) → 4. Doctrine of Lapse: Used to annex states like Satara, Jhansi, Nagpur; hallmark of his expansionist policy.
– B. Lord Curzon (1899–1905) → 3. Partition of Bengal: Implemented in 1905, leading to widespread nationalist agitation and Swadeshi movement.
– C. Lord William Bentinck (1828–1835) → 2. Prohibition of Sati: Abolished sati by Regulation XVII of 1829 in Bengal Presidency.
– D. Lord Cornwallis (1786–1793) → 1. Permanent Settlement of Bengal: Introduced in 1793 (Cornwallis Code), fixing land revenue with zamindars.
