Question

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

Answer 1

Hint: Monarchy also has the same definition as the one given in the question, so basically search for the synonym of Monarchy in the options.

Complete answer:
Beginning from option a, we know that Aristocracy means a form of government in which power is held by the nobility. ‘He is popular in the aristocracy’, is an example of usage of the word. This does not match with the given definition, hence it is the wrong answer.

Autocracy means a state or society governed by one person with absolute power, this is the exact definition given to us in the question, hence option b is the correct answer. This word is used in a sentence like: ‘In autocracy the leader has infinite authority.’

We define democracy as a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. ‘Democracy has no room for dictators.’ is an example of the word in the sentence. So, this is the incorrect option.

Option d, Bureaucracy is understood as a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives, this definition makes the alternative an incorrect choice for our question.

Note: The trick to solve these questions is to recall the meaning of all the given options and then identify it with the definition in the question.