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    Which of the following statements arc correct regarding Karl Marks?
    i. He founded the doctrine of Marxism in the Communist Manifesto (1848).
    ii. His work is more relevant to an industrialized society.
    iii. His important works include the Communist manifesto (1S48) and the Das Kapital (1867).

    A)  i & ii

    B)  ii & iii

    C)  Only iii

    D)  All the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Karl Marx (1818-83), founded the doctrine of Marxism in the Communist Manifesto (1848). Karl Marx formulated his ideas by studying the society around him during his stay in England. It was an industrial setting which he analyzed and thus his work is more relevant to an industrialized society. He focused on the negatives of the Capitalist system, as he analyzed it in post-Industrial revolution England, and tried to provide an alternative form of system which would ensure the welfare of the masses (which were workers). His important works include the Communist manifesto (1848) and the Das Capital (1867). The ideas of Karl Marx were published in the mid-19th century which also a time of protests against Feudalism and Capitalism in Europe.


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