Which of the following was not a feature of the Soviet System?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Strengthening the institution of private property
Option (1) Aspirations for an egalitarian society A feature (Incorrect). The revolution of 1917 was inspired by the need for an egalitarian society.
Option (2) Opposition to Capitalism A feature (Incorrect). It was inspired by the ideals of socialism, as opposed to capitalism.
Option (3) Strengthening the institution of private property Not a feature (Correct). The Soviet system was perhaps the biggest attempt in human history to abolish the institution of private property, not to strengthen it.
Option (4) Planned Economy A feature (Incorrect). The economy was planned and controlled by the state.
NCERT (2025-26): “What was the Soviet System? … The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) came into being after the socialist revolution in Russia in 1917. The revolution was inspired by the ideals of socialism, as opposed to capitalism, and the need for an egalitarian society. This was perhaps the biggest attempt in human history to abolish the institution of private property and consciously design a society based on principles of equality. In doing so, the makers of the Soviet system gave primacy to the state and the institution of the party. The Soviet political system centred around the communist party, and no other political party or opposition was allowed. The economy was planned and controlled by the state.…” |