_____ is the act of favouring family and friends for a job or a position irrespective of qualifications required.
A
Favouritism
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B
Nepotism
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C
Nationalism
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D
Communism
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Solution
The correct option is B Nepotism The practice of favouring family and friends for a job or a position is called nepotism. It does not take into consideration the qualifications or merits required for the position. Many times in political parties, the leaders are elected from one specific family for generations leading to family monopoly.