Q. Republic means ultimate power is held by
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
the people
Explanation: 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.
Explanation by: Rohan Raj
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.