MGP-004 · June 2015 · English
IGNOU MGP-004 June 2015 Previous Year Question Paper
Gandhi's Political Thought
Structured previous year question paper for MGP-004, June 2015 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
M.A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES
Term-End Examination
03578 June, 2015
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. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Analyse Gandhi’s critique of the process of industrialisation.
Q2.To Gandhi, Satyagraha is inextricably linked with his notion of Swaraj. Explain.
Q3.Examine Gandhi’s views on the importance of : ‘ends’ and ‘means’ in the resolution of conflicts.
Q4.According to Gandhi, economic equality is the ‘master key’ to non-violent independence. Discuss.
Q5.Write a note on Gandhi's concept of ‘ahimsa’.
SECTION II
Q6.According to Gandhi, centralised power and authority results in corruption and so he underlines the need for devolution of power.
Q7.Discuss its relevance to contemporary times.
Q8.Examine the crucial links between Fascism and Racialism.
Q9.Explain the term : ‘Structural violence’ and Gandhi's views on preventing it.
Q10.Write a note on Gandhi’s concept of ‘Satyagraha’ as a tool of conflict resolution.
Q11.Describe the main elements of Gandhian pacifism. MGP-004 2 am I MGP-004 4 5,000