Q14 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

A the final goal of a stateless society
B class struggle
C abolition of private property
D economic determinism

Correct answer: (a) the final goal of a stateless society

Explanation

  1. A

    the final goal of a stateless society

    Stateless society as the final goal. Gandhi’s Ram Rajya / Marx’s withering of the State — the shared end-state as keyed.

  2. B

    class struggle

    Class struggle. Marx yes; Gandhi no.

  3. C

    abolition of private property

    Abolition of private property. Marx; Gandhi accepted trusteeship, not that abolition.

  4. D

    economic determinism

    Economic determinism. Marx; not Gandhi.

Summary. Official key is (a). Gandhi and Marx are keyed as agreeing on a stateless society as the far goal. Class war, abolition of property and economic determinism are Marxist, not Gandhian.