MGPE-013 · December 2025 · English

IGNOU MGPE-013 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Civil Society, Political Regimes and Conflict

Structured previous year question paper for MGPE-013, December 2025 session.

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

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS IN GANDHI AND

PEACE STUDIES

(MGP)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

MGPE-013 : CIVIL SOCIETY, POLITICAL

REGIMES AND CONFLICT

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note:

(i) Attempt five questions in ail,

selecting at least two questions from

each Section.

(ii) Answer each question in about

400 words. .

(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

Section—A

Q1.Critically examine Gramsci’s notion of civil society.

Q2.Discuss the philosophical roots of ‘Global Civil Society’.

Q3.Elucidate Gandhiji’s conception of Swaraj.

Q4.Elucidate the pluralistic conception of state.

Q5.Discuss in brief the different kinds of political regimes.

Section—B

Q6.Write a note on the different kinds of non- violent protests with suitable examples.

Q7.What is a Human Right ? Point out its salient features.

Q8.What are the major issues in the Peace Movement in India ? Discuss.

Q9.Discuss Gandhiji’s views on the empower- ment of women.

Q10.Write short notes on the following :

(a) Democratic Decentralization

(b) Importance of Peace Education.