Question

Select the most appropriate word which can substitute the given description:
A government by officials.

• A. Democracy
• B. Autocracy
• C. Aristocracy
• D. Bureaucracy

Answer 1

The correct option is D Bureaucracy

'Bureaucracy' is a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives. Hence, option D is correct.

'Democracy' is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. 'Autocracy' is a system of government by one person having absolute power. 'Aristocracy' is aform of government in which power is held by the nobility.

As the meanings of the above three words, do not mean the same as 'a government by officials', options A, B and C are incorrect.