MGP-004 · December 2025 · English

IGNOU MGP-004 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Gandhi's Political Thought

Structured previous year question paper for MGP-004, 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

MGP-004 : GANDHI’S POLITICAL THOUGHT

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note: Attempt any five questions in about

500 words each. Attempt at least two

questions from each Section. Each

question carries 10 marks.

Section—A

Q1.Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s notion of State and Swaraj.

Q2.What do you understand by Gandhiji’s conception of Gram Swaraj ?

Q3.Write an essay on Gandhiji’s concept of Nationalism.

Q4.Elaborate upon Gandhi’s view on _ the concept of social and caste equality.

Q5.Write short notes on the following :

(a) Gandhiji’s admiration of British institutions

(b) Intellectual influences on Gandhiji

Section—B

Q6.“For Gandhiji, authority is to be understood with reference to Satya.” Comment.

Q7.Discuss Gandhiji’s views on the impact of colonialism and imperialism on the state and its citizens.

Q8.Write a note on Gandhiji’s critique of socialism and communism.

Q9.What are the requisites for a peaceful world order according to Mahatma Gandhi ?

Q10.Write short notes on the following :

(a) Gandhiji’s views on structural violence

(b) Techniques of Satyagraha — Vnmm@mn—