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

Options

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 India state compulsory if the adoption of heir had not been approved by the British authorities