Government by old people is termed as ____________?
- A. Monarchy
- B. Gerontocracy
- C. Paedocracy
- D. Autocracy
Explanation
Gerontocracy means government by elderly people, from Greek geron meaning old man or elder. Monarchy is rule by a monarch, while autocracy is rule by one person.
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