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Both Gandhism and Marxism as ideologies share a common belief in the goal of a stateless society.
Option 1 suggests that both ideologies envision a society where no official government exists and power is returned to the people, which is an accurate statement and the correct answer.
Option 2, Class struggle, is more a tenant of Marxism and seen as a driving force for social change. Although Gandhi acknowledged the existence of class struggle, his focus was on unity and cooperation rather than class antagonism.
Option 3, the Abolition of private property, is a core feature of Marxism but doesn’t align with Gandhism. Gandhi believed in the idea of trusteeship where one can hold property but always remain conscious of one`s societal responsibilities.
Option 4, Economic determinism, is notably a component of Marxist theory asserting that the economic structure largely determines political and social aspects. In contrast, Gandhian philosophy emphasized moral and ethical elements in societal changes rather than purely economic factors.
In conclusion, while there are certain similarities between the ideologies, the only common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is the idea of a stateless society.