2019 · Q84
Which one among the following is NOT the central feature of Polyarchy?
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- AGovernment is in the hands of elected officials
- BRight to run for office is restricted
- CPractically all adults have the right to vote
- DThere is free expression and a right to criticize and protest
Explanation
Dahl's polyarchy requires government by elected officials (A), near-universal adult suffrage (C), and free expression with the right to criticise and protest (D). The right to run for office must be open to citizens, not restricted - so B is NOT a central feature of polyarchy. The stored key A has been corrected per UPSC's official answer key.