MGPE-008 · June 2014 · English
IGNOU MGPE-008 June 2014 Previous Year Question Paper
Gandhian Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolution
Structured previous year question paper for MGPE-008, June 2014 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
M.A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES
OOS 32 Term-End Examination
June, 2014 ,
| MGPE-008 : GANDHIAN APPROACH TO PEACE
AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ह
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.What do you understand by the concept of | _ Peace? Write with specific reference to Peace Traditions and Peace Movements.
Q2.Examine the concepts of tolerance and harmony.
Q3.Why are they important to achieve peace ?
Q4.What is Shanti Sena ? How effective is it in conflict resolution ?
Q5.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Functional approach to the study of peace
(b) ‘Identity’ as a source of conflict
Q6.How can Satyagraha be applied towards resolving various kinds of conflicts ? Explain.
SECTION II
Q7.Trace the origin and evolution of the Chipko _ Movement. How can it be called as a Gandhian approach ?
Q8.What is Negotiation ? What are the strategies that need to be adopted before initiating Negotiation ?
Q9.Analyse the basic causes of conflict in the North-Eastern region of India. Write your answer with specific reference to the Nagaland problem.
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Problems of nation-building in Bhutan
(b) Reform movements in Myanmar
Q11.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Types of strikes
(b) Gandhi’s views on Fasting MGPE-008 2 wes I MGPE-008 4 1,000