Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A government by the officials

Correct option is B

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (b) Bureaucracy.
· Explanation: Bureaucracy refers to a system of government where decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives. (Hindi meaning: नौकरशाही)
· Example: Critics often accuse bureaucracy of being slow and inefficient.
Meanings of the given options:
· (a) Autocracy: Government by one individual with absolute power (Hindi: एकाधिकार शासन).
· (c) Monarchy: Government led by a king or queen (Hindi: राजतंत्र).
· (d) Plutocracy: Government by the wealthy (Hindi: धनिकों का शासन).