MGP-004 · December 2016 · English

IGNOU MGP-004 December 2016 Previous Year Question Paper

Gandhi's Political Thought

Structured previous year question paper for MGP-004, December 2016 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2

Verified: 19 Jul 2026

M.A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES

Term-End Examination

OSLO1 December, 2016

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.Elaborate critically Gandhi’s views on Swaraj.

Q2.Discuss Gandhi's critique of industrialisation as a means of development. :

Q3.Satyagraha is inextricably linked with Swaraj (Gandhi). Comment. , 4. Write a note on Gandhi’s views on the rights of “women.

Q4.Elucidate upon the Gandhian approach to conflict resolution.

SECTION II

Q5.According to Gandhi, economic equality is the “master key to non-violent independence”. Do you agree ? Give reasons.

Q6.What are the salient features of Gandhi's concept of power ? Elaborate.

Q7.Write a note on Gandhi's views on Constitutionalism.

Q8.Describe the main elements of Gandhian pacifism.

Q9.Is Gandhian Satyagraha an effective tool of conflict resolution ? Elaborate. MGP-004 2 art I MGP-004 4 9,000