Question

Choose the word which gives an appropriate meaning of referendum (last line, para 5). 

• A. election
• B. nomination
• C. plebiscite
• D. survey
• E.

Hint:

Plebiscite is a term often used interchangeably with a referendum, as both refer to a direct vote by the people on specific political issues.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

1. Option A: "Election" means choosing representatives, not voting on a single proposal.
2. Option B: "Nomination" means proposing a candidate, unrelated to voting on an issue.
3. Option C: "Plebiscite" means a direct public vote on a specific proposal, exactly what "referendum" means here.
4. Option D: "Survey" means gathering opinions informally, not a binding vote.

The word matching "referendum" is plebiscite, so the correct answer is Option C.