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Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A government ruled by the wealthy.'

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SSC CPO 2025 Paper 1 Question Paper (9-Dec-2025) (Shift 2)
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Plutocracy

Plutocracy (from Greek ploutos, wealth + -cracy, rule) is a government or society ruled by the wealthy class.

Kleptocracy is rule by thieves, i.e. leaders who steal public wealth; Theocracy is rule by priests or in the name of God; Meritocracy is rule by people chosen for their ability or merit.

Hence, the one-word substitute for 'A government ruled by the wealthy' is Plutocracy.

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