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One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

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

Answer:

(a)

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Explanation

Classless society, in Marxism, the ultimate condition of social organization. However, after the class struggle has resulted in the victory of the proletariat and the establishment of a socialist society, there will be no further need for such a repressive institution; with the disappearance of classes, the state is expected to “wither away.” According to Gandhiji, “In the ideal state, there is no political power because there is no State.” Hence, stateless society is the common point in the two thinkers. Therefore the correct answer is (a).