Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Foreign/Latin Words

Question:

What is the meaning of "Coup d’état"?

Options:

A public election process

sudden and illegal takeover of a government

A diplomatic agreement between countries

A peaceful transfer of power

Correct Answer:

sudden and illegal takeover of a government

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: sudden and illegal takeover of a government

Coup d’état means a sudden and illegal takeover of a government, usually by a small group (often the military). Example: The army carried out a coup d’état and removed the elected leader.