MPSE-006 · June 2021 · English

IGNOU MPSE-006 June 2021 Previous Year Question Paper

Peace and Conflict Studies

Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-006, June 2021 session.

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

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

MASTER OF ARTS

(POLITICAL SCIENCE)

Term-End Examination

June, 2021

MPSE-006 : PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two

questions from each section. Answer each question

in about 500 words. All questions carry equal

marks.

SECTION I

Q1.Discuss the feminist approach to Peace.

Q2.Examine State as an instrument of Peace.

Q3.What is the role of civil society in conflict containment and resolution ? Elaborate.

Q4.Discuss the individual level analysis of war.

Q5.Write a note on conventional war in the nuclear age.

SECTION II

Q6.Discuss the major forms of insurgency.

Q7.Examine arbitration as a mechanism of dispute settlement.

Q8.Distinguish between Peace-keeping, Peace-making and Peace-building.

Q9.Write a note on Disarmament.

Q10.Assess India-Pakistan ‘Confidence-Building Measures’ (CBMs).