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 a death of a ruler
• D. It made the annexation of India state compulsory if the adoption of heir had not been approved by the British authorities.