Q714
Republic means ultimate power is held by-
A.
the monarch
B.
the people
AnswerC.
the winning party
D.
Ministers
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
A state in which supreme power is held by people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected head of state is said to be a republic state. India is a republic because in India, President who is 'head of state' is elected for a definite period of time and representatives elected by people are repository of all power.