Meaning: A form of government with a king or queen as head
Hindi: राजतंत्र
Synonyms: kingdom, sovereignty, royal rule
Antonyms: republic, democracy
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC MTS 2021
monarchy in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 One Word Substitution
Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
A government ruled by a king or queen.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Monarchy
The correct answer is Option 3: Monarchy.
A "monarchy" is a system of government in which a single person — a king or queen — serves as the head of state, typically for life and by hereditary succession.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Autocracy (Option 1): Government by a single ruler with unrestricted authority — not specifically a king or queen by hereditary right.
- Democracy (Option 2): Government by the people through elected representatives — the opposite of monarchy.
- Dictatorship (Option 4): Rule by a dictator who has seized absolute power — not by a hereditary king or queen.
Examples
- “Britain is known for its constitutional monarchy.”
monarchy – questions
What is the meaning of monarchy in Hindi?
monarchy means “राजतंत्र” in Hindi. In English: A form of government with a king or queen as head
What are the synonyms of monarchy?
Synonyms of monarchy: kingdom, sovereignty, royal rule.
What is the opposite of monarchy?
Antonyms of monarchy: republic, democracy.
Has monarchy been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – monarchy has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC MTS 2021.