MGP-004 · December 2014 · English

IGNOU MGP-004 December 2014 Previous Year Question Paper

Gandhi's Political Thought

Structured previous year question paper for MGP-004, December 2014 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

nO M.A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES

= Term-End Examination

December, 2014

MGP-004 : GANDHI’S POLITICAL THOUGHT

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note: Attempt any five questions in about 500 words each.

Attempt at least two questions from each section. All

questions carry equal marks.

SECTION - I

Q1.Assess the major intellectual influences on Gandhi's political thought.

Q2.Critically examine the views of Gandhi on the concept of citizenship.

Q3.Central to Gandhi's political economic philosophy is the idea of ‘Gram Swaraj’. Explain.

Q4.According to Gandhi rights and duty are intertwined. Do you agree ?

Q5.How does Gandhi define conflict ? What according to him are the means to resolve conflict ? SECTION - II

Q6.Describe in some detail Gandhi’s non-violent struggle against colonialism.

Q7.Define violence and differentiate between direct and indirect violence.

Q8.Discuss the relevance and efficacy of Gandhian Satyagraha for contemporary times.

Q9.| Write a note on Gandhi's Pacificism.

Q10.Enumerate and explain Gandhi's views on gender equality.