UPSC Sociology Optional 2025 Paper I Q.2B — Karl Marx- Historical Materialism, mode of pr...

upsc cse main — Sociology optional paper (2025), Paper I, Question 2B (20 marks, about 250 words).

Section: Section A | Type: Optional question

Syllabus mapping: Chapter 4 — Sociological Thinkers | Topic a — Karl Marx- Historical Materialism, mode of production, alienation, class struggle..

Question: Highlight the main features of historical materialismn as propounded by Marx. How far is this theory relevant in understanding contemporary societies? Explain.

Section A

2.(b)

Highlight the main features of historical materialismn as propounded by Marx. How far is this theory relevant in understanding contemporary societies? Explain.

20 Marks 250 words Sociological Thinkers Karl Marx- Historical Materialism, mode of production, alienation, class struggle.

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