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Gerontocracy is a form of in which power is held by

Gerontocracy is a form of in which power is held by
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  • A Military junta
  • B A single ruler
  • C Religious leaders
  • D The old
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by the old. The term comes from the Greek words geron, 'old man', and kratos, 'rule'. It is a political structure where the government is ruled by leaders who are significantly older than the average population.

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