Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level)
autocratic in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: AUTOCRATIC
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Authoritarian
Meaning: autocratic = ruling with unlimited power, demanding obedience without consulting others *(निरंकुश, एकतंत्रीय)*.
Greek *auto* (self) + *kratos* (power) → "rule by oneself".
Authoritarian = enforcing strict obedience to authority at the cost of personal freedom *(सत्तावादी, अधिनायकवादी)* — the same idea.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Democratic = governed by the people, decisions shared *(लोकतांत्रिक)* — the antonym.
#B Submissive = ready to obey others *(आज्ञाकारी, दब्बू)* — describes the ruled, not the ruler.
#B Cooperative = willing to work together *(सहयोगी)* — an autocrat does not share decisions.
Answer: Authoritarian
*Auto-crat = self-power; demo-crat = people-power.*
autocratic – questions
Has autocratic been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – autocratic has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level).