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IGNOU MGP-004 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
Gandhi's Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MGP-004, December 2021 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
M. A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE
STUDIES (MGP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2021
MGP-004 : GANDHI’S POLITICAL THOUGHT
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt five questions in all,
selecting at least two from each
Section. Answer each question in about
500 words. Each question carries 10
marks.
Section—I
Q1.Examine Gandhi’s criticism of Western Civilization.
Q2.Explain Gandhi’s concept of citizen- ship.
Q3.Explain Gandhi’s notion of India as a nation.
Q4.Why did Gandhi reject the idea that ends justify means ?
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Gandhi’s views on Social and Caste equality
(b) Gandhi’s ideal state [ 3 ]
Section—II
Q6.Explain the relationship between freedom and equality in Gandhian political thought.
Q7.On what grounds did Gandhi reject Marxism ?
Q8.Explain Gandhi’s notion of Satyagraha as a tool of conflict resolution.
Q9.What are the key features of Gandhian pacifism ? [ 4 ]
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Distinction between village and city in Gandhi
(b) Satyagraha in the era of nuclear weapons 2021 -004 [ 7 ]