Choose the one word that means: a system of government in which power is held by the people.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium One Word Substitutes MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the one word that means: a system of government in which power is held by the people.”
The accepted answer is B. Democracy. “Choose the one word that means: a system of government in which power is held by the people.” is answered by Democracy (option B). Option A (“Regicide”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Democracy. Option C (“Apostate”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Democracy. Remaining alternatives (Cobbler) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Democracy is identified. One Word Substitutes questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. One Word Substitutes recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Regicide
Why not A: “Regicide” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Democracy. “Choose the one word that means: a system of government in which power is held by the people.” is answered by Democracy (option B). Option A (“Regicide”) does not match the stem; i
- B. Democracy ✓
- C. Apostate
Why not C: “Apostate” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Democracy. “Choose the one word that means: a system of government in which power is held by the people.” is answered by Democracy (option B). Option A (“Regicide”) does not match the stem; i
- D. Cobbler
Why not D: “Cobbler” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Democracy. “Choose the one word that means: a system of government in which power is held by the people.” is answered by Democracy (option B). Option A (“Regicide”) does not match the stem; i
Correct answer
B. Democracy
Explanation
“Choose the one word that means: a system of government in which power is held by the people.” is answered by Democracy (option B). Option A (“Regicide”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Democracy. Option C (“Apostate”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Democracy. Remaining alternatives (Cobbler) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Democracy is identified. One Word Substitutes questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. One Word Substitutes recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: One Word Substitutes Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, vocabulary, one word substitution
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
Related MCQs
- Which term refers to a person appointed to settle a dispute between two parties?
- Select the one-word substitute for: an abnormal fear of enclosed or small spaces.
- Pick the word that best describes: a word that has nearly the same meaning as another word.
- What single word means an abnormal fear of heights?
- Identify the correct one-word substitute for: a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.
- Identify the correct one-word substitute for: a person who can speak two languages fluently.