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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute for the underlined words.

A government that takes decisions based on the recommendations of state officials instead of elected representatives

Option 1: Gerontocracy

Option 2: Democracy

Option 3: Autocracy

Option 4: Bureaucracy


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Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Bureaucracy


Solution : The fourth option is correct.

In the sentence, the emphasis is on a government making decisions based on the recommendations of state officials rather than elected representatives. Bureaucracy refers to a system of government where decisions are made by state officials and administrators.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • Gerontocracy refers to a system where the elders hold the ruling power.
  • Democracy refers to a system of government where elected representatives make decisions.
  • Autocracy refers to a system where a single person holds unlimited power.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Bureaucracy.

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