MGPE-008 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU MGPE-008 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
Gandhian Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolution
Structured previous year question paper for MGPE-008, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
M.A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES
Term-End Examination
February, 2021
MGPE-008 : GANDHIAN APPROACH TO PEACE AND
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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.Describe the Western approaches to negotiation and mediation.
Q2.List and discuss any five sources of conflict with examples.
Q3.What do you understand by the concept of positive peace ? Explain.
Q4.Evaluate the features and objectives of Satyagraha.
Q5.Describe Gandhi’s views of forgiveness.
SECTION II
Q6.Discuss the role of State and Civil society as instruments of peace.
Q7.Can ‘fasting? act as a method of conflict resolution ? Discuss.
Q8.Define ‘dialogue’ as a method of conflict resolution and discuss its origins and advantages.
Q9.“Gandhi’s method would have amicably solved the Arab-Israeli conflict.” Justify this statement in your words.
Q10.Write short notes on the following :
(a) SEWA
(b) Feminist approach to peace MGPE-008 2 am I