Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence.
The nation has chosen the government by the people over monarchy.

Correct option is D

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (d) democracy.
Explanation: “Government by the people” is the exact definition of democracy, where the power lies in the hands of the citizens who elect their representatives.
Grammatical rule used: This is a one-word substitution where a phrase is replaced with a precise noun.
Example: “India is the world’s largest democracy.”
Meanings of the given other options:
· (a) Oligarchy: A form of government in which power is in the hands of a few people. (कुछ लोगों का शासन)
· (b) Theocracy: A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God. (धर्माधारित शासन)
· (c) Autocracy: A system of government by one person with absolute power. (तानाशाही)