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Q100 (CDS-II/2021) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice › Democratic political theory Answer Verified

Which one of the following statements is not correct about ‘Totalitarianism’ ?

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Totalitarianism is a political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of both public and private life. Unlike authoritarianism, which may tolerate some social organizations and limited personal freedoms, totalitarianism asserts total control over the lives of its citizens [1]. It specifically aims to suppress and eliminate all existing political and social organizations, effectively abolishing civil society. While it is often identified with a one-party state and shares characteristics with autocracy, it is distinct in its scope of control. Therefore, the statement that it 'doesn't usurp personal freedoms' is incorrect, as the hallmark of totalitarianism is the total subordination of the individual and the elimination of the private sphere [1].

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  1. [1] https://www.britannica.com/topic/totalitarianism
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