MGP-004 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU MGP-004 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Gandhi's Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MGP-004, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
M. A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE
(MGP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
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 400 words. Each question
carries 10 marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the reasons for Gandhi’s admiration for British institutions.
Q2.What is the role of con structive programmes in Gandhi’s idea of social progress and transformation ? [ 2 ]
Q3.Explain the role of self -rule in bridging the gulf between the elite and the masses.
Q4.How did Gan dhi conceive Ahimsa as the basis to realize Swaraj ?
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Critique of industrialization by Gandhi
(b) Concept of power
Section—II
Q6.Critically analyse Gandhi’s non-violent struggle against colonialism.
Q7.What was Gandhi’s prescription for preventing structural violence ?
Q8.Discuss Gandhi’s views on Satyagraha.
Q9.Do you agree with the view that Gandhi was a qualified pacifist ?
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Social transformation
(b) Pre-requisites for a peaceful world order [ 3 ] MGP–004 2023 –004 [ 4 ] MGP–004 [ 5 ]