Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
A system of rule in which the old people of a society hold power
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Gerontocracy
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Plutocracy | rule by the rich | When a few rich families control the government, it becomes a plutocracy. |
| (2) Theocracy | rule by religious leaders, in the name of God | In a theocracy, the laws follow the rules of one religion. |
| (3) Gerontocracy (answer) | rule by old people, or a society in which the oldest people hold power | The village was a gerontocracy, as only the oldest men made the rules. |
| (4) Oligarchy | rule by a small group of people (the group may be of any age) | The town was run by an oligarchy of five powerful traders. |