MGP-004 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU MGP-004 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
Gandhi's Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MGP-004, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
M.A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES
Term-End Examination
February, 2021
MGP-004 : GANDHI’S POLITICAL THOUGHT
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Answer any five questions in about 500 words
each. Attempt at least two questions from each
section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.What are the major intellectual influences on Gandhi ?
Q2.Why is the economic basis crucial for Gandhi in his formulation of political independence ?
Q3.What are the major elements in Gandhi’s critique of industrialization ?
Q4.What is Gandhi’s prescription for ‘India as a nation’ ?
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Gandhi’s concept of rights and duties
(b) Conflict and its resolution
SECTION II
Q6.Critically examine Gandhi’s views on Fascism.
Q7.Do you agree with Gandhi’s critique of Socialism and Communism ?
Q8.Write a short essay on structural violence with special reference to Gandhi’s views.
Q9.What are the important theoretical bases of ahimsa ?
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Gandhi’s non-violent struggle against colonialism
(b) Concept of justice MGP-004 2 (prescription) Fl @ ? amt II