UPSC Prelims 2020— Question 24

This question tests gandhism and marxism. The key concept is: Gandhism and Marxism differ profoundly on class conflict, property, violence and the role of the state, but both can be discussed in relation to the ideal of a society without coercive state domination. The common point tested here is the eventual aspiration toward a stateless social order. The verified answer for the uploaded Set-B paper is option A. Option A — The final goal of a stateless society: This is the correct option. It matches the verified conclusion because Gandhism and Marxism differ profoundly on class conflict, property, violence and the role of the state, but both can be discussed in relation to the ideal of a society without coercive state domination. The common point tested here is the eventual aspiration toward a stateless social order. The wording of the option is consistent with the governing concept tested by the question. Option B — Class struggle: This is not the correct option. The option does not match the verified combination or conclusion. The decisive point is the distinction explained above: Gandhism and Marxism differ profoundly on class conflict, property, violence and the role of the state, but both can be discussed in relation to the ideal of a society without coercive state domination. The common point tested here is the eventual aspiration toward a stateless social order. Therefore this alternative should be eliminated even if part of its wording appears plausible in isolation. Option C — Abolition of private property: This is not the correct option. The option does not match the verified combination or conclusion. The decisive point is the distinction explained above: Gandhism and Marxism differ profoundly on class conflict, property, violence and the role of the state, but both can be discussed in relation to the ideal of a society without coercive state domination. The common point tested here is the eventual aspiration toward a stateless social order. Therefore this alternative should be eliminated even if part of its wording appears plausible in isolation. Option D — Economic determinism: This is not the correct option. The option does not match the verified combination or conclusion. The decisive point is the distinction explained above: Gandhism and Marxism differ profoundly on class conflict, property, violence and the role of the state, but both can be discussed in relation to the ideal of a society without coercive state domination. The common point tested here is the eventual aspiration toward a stateless social order. Therefore this alternative should be eliminated even if part of its wording appears plausible in isolation. For UPSC-style elimination, first identify the exact proposition being tested, then evaluate each statement independently before comparing the answer codes. Avoid treating a broad or absolute statement as correct merely because its general theme is familiar. The precise qualifiers in the question—such as 'all', 'only', 'cannot', 'largest', 'always' or a specific institutional role—often determine the answer. On that basis, option A is the verified answer.