Question

Arrange in a chronological order Karl Marx’s idea of historical stages of society?
(A) Primitive Communism
(B) Slave Society
(C) Feudalism
(D) Capitalism
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. B, C, D, A
• B. A, C, B, D
• C. A, C, D, B
• D. A, B, C, D

Hint:

Marx’s historical materialism outlines the progression of society from primitive communism to feudalism, then capitalism, and ultimately to socialism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Marx's historical stages.
According to Karl Marx, society evolves through several stages based on the mode of production and class struggle. These stages include: 1. Primitive Communism: The earliest form of society where there is no private property and resources are shared communally. 2. Feudalism: A system where the land-owning aristocracy exploits the peasantry. 3. Capitalism: A system based on private ownership of the means of production and wage labor. 4. Slave Society: This refers to societies that developed slavery as a mode of production, preceding feudalism in some cases.
Step 2: Analysis of options.
- The correct chronological order is (A) Primitive Communism, (C) Feudalism, (D) Capitalism, and (B) Slave Society.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (3) A, C, D, B.