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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Karl Marx identified myraid problems associated with industrialization and urbanization as the consequence of actions taken by powerful elites.
Reason (R) : Marx argued that the hierarchical system was beneficial to the society and the elites would willingly surrender power.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Assertion (A) Analysis

Assertion (A) states that Karl Marx identified numerous problems associated with industrialization and urbanization as consequences of actions by powerful elites. This is accurate. Marx's critique of capitalism focused on the exploitation inherent in the industrial era, where the bourgeoisie (the elite class owning the means of production) benefited at the expense of the proletariat (the working class). Their actions, driven by profit, led to societal problems like poor working conditions, poverty, and alienation.

Reason (R) Analysis

Reason (R) claims Marx argued the hierarchical system was beneficial and that elites would willingly surrender power. This statement fundamentally misrepresents Marx's core arguments. Marx viewed the capitalist hierarchical system as inherently exploitative and detrimental to the majority (the proletariat). He did not believe elites would voluntarily give up their power; instead, he predicted a revolutionary overthrow by the working class.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, Assertion (A) is correct as it aligns with Marx's critique of industrial society and elite actions. However, Reason (R) is incorrect because it contradicts Marx's views on the nature of the capitalist system and the role of elites. Therefore, the correct choice is that Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is not correct.

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