Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-2 · SSC CPO 2023 T-1
democracy in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-2 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
The nation has chosen the government by the people over monarchy.
(SSC CGL 2024 T-2 (20 Jan))Answer & explanation
Answer: D) democracy
Explanation:
Democracy refers to a system of government where the citizens have the power to make decisions, often through voting.
In this context, "government by the people" aligns best with democracy.
The other options are:
Oligarchy is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a small group.
Theocracy is a system of government where priests or religious figures govern in the name of a deity.
Autocracy is a system where one person has absolute power.
Thus, Option 4 is the right answer. - SSC CPO 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by their elected agents under a free electoral system.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Democracy
The most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words is: (b) Democracy
Democracy: A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through elected representatives.
Anarchy: A state of disorder due to the absence or non-recognition of authority or government.
Monarchy: A form of government in which supreme authority is vested in a single individual, usually a king or queen, who reigns over a state for life or until abdication.
Autocracy: A form of government in which absolute power is vested in a single individual or in a small group, typically without the consent of the governed.
democracy – questions
Has democracy been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – democracy has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-2, SSC CPO 2023 T-1.