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One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

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A

the final goal of a stateless society

B

class struggle

C

abolition of private property

D

economic determinism

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Option A

the final goal of a stateless society

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The correct option is the final goal of a stateless society.

To understand why this is the common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism, we can look at the core political philosophy of both systems:
1. Gandhian Perspective: Mahatma Gandhi envisioned a society based on non-violence (Ahimsa) and self-rule (Swaraj). He believed that the state, by its very nature, represents concentrated and organized violence. In his ideal society, which he referred to as "Ramrajya" or enlightened anarchy, individuals would be self-regulated, making the coercive apparatus of the state entirely redundant. Thus, the ultimate political goal of Gandhism is a stateless and classless society.
2. Marxist Perspective: Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels argued that the state is an instrument of class rule and exploitation, used by the dominant economic class to suppress the working class. According to Marxist historical materialism, once class distinctions are abolished through revolution, the state will lose its political character and naturally "wither away." The final stage of social evolution, communism, is defined as a classless and stateless society.

Therefore, while Gandhism and Marxism differ significantly in their methods (non-violence vs. class struggle and revolution), they both share the ultimate visionary goal of achieving a stateless society.

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