Question

Select one word for the given definition:
A Government by one person
a) Aristocracy
b) Autocracy
c) Democracy
d) Bureaucracy

Answer 1

Hint: The government by one person means that all the power or absolute power is vested in one person. ‘Autocracy’ refers to the rule of a single person over a nation or state.

Complete answer:
The word ‘autocracy’ has been derived from the Greek word- Autokrates.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word ‘autocracy’. Now, let’s look at its usage-
Example- The king has removed all his administrators as he believes in autocracy. Here, we can conclude that a king, ‘X’ has removed all his administrators as he believes in one-person rule.
Let’s examine the given options-
Option a ‘Aristocracy’ represents the highest class of societies who generally are of noble birth holding titles. This word does not match the definition given in the question. So, the option is incorrect.
Option b ‘Autocracy’ means a government that is represented by one person who has absolute power. So, the word for the given definition is ‘Autocracy’. So, option b is the correct option.
Option c ‘Democracy’ means a government that has been built up by the people through elected representatives. The option is the opposite of the given definition. So, this option is incorrect.
Option d ‘Bureaucracy’ is a government where the matters are decided by the state rather than elected representatives. So, this option is incorrect.
So, the correct answer is “Option b”.

Note:
All the options should be defined clearly rather than sticking to one. Do not get confused between Aristocracy and Autocracy. The former represents a class of society while the former focuses on one individual.