Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Marxian theory helps to facilitate functional context to ‘class struggle'.
Reason (R): Conflict theory does help to explain the ‘class struggle'.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Marxian theory is a conflict theory centered on class struggle.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Marxian theory is based on conflict and class struggle between social classes.

Step 1:
Marxian theory is not functional in nature; it is primarily a conflict-oriented theory. \[ A \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 2:
Karl Marx emphasized exploitation and conflict between the bourgeoisie and proletariat.

Step 3:
Conflict theory explains class struggle and competition for power and resources in society. \[ R \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4:
Functionalism focuses on social stability, whereas Marxian conflict theory focuses on inequality and struggle.

Step 5:
Therefore, Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct}} \]