Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.
A state governed by old people
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Gerontocracy.
One Word Substitution means using a specific word to replace a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise, and clearer to understand.
A state governed by old people is known as gerontocracy.
An autocracy is a system of government by one person with absolute power.
Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Bureaucracy is a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.