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IGNOU MGP-004 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

Gandhi's Political Thought

Structured previous year question paper for MGP-004, June 2022 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

M.A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES

Term-End Examination

June, 2022

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. Each question carries 10 marks.

SECTION I

Q1.Examine Gandhi’s criticism of Western Civilization.

Q2.Explain Gandhi’s concept of citizenship.

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 racial and caste equality

(b) Gandhi's ideal state

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 ?

Q10.Write short notes on the following :

(a) Distinction between village and city as per Gandhi

(b) Satyagraha in the era of nuclear weapons MGP-004 2 amt II