Direction: Each of the following sentences is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.
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When indecision grips a nation, free men feel the need for an ____________ ruler and are prepared to throw democracy overboard.
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- optimistic
- autocratic
- eccentric
- energetic
Correct Option: B
Autocratic is the adjective from autocracy (autos = self + kratos = power). An autocratic ruler concentrates all power in himself. He makes decisions without asking anyone else’s advice.
The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
When indecision grips a nation, free men feel the need for an autocratic ruler and are prepared to throw democracy overboard.
Hence , option B is correct word .
