MGPE-008 · June 2015 · English
IGNOU MGPE-008 June 2015 Previous Year Question Paper
Gandhian Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolution
Structured previous year question paper for MGPE-008, June 2015 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 1
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
M.A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES .
Term-End Examination
June, 2015
02278 .
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.
Q1.It is said that Gandhi’s concept of ahimsa is different from pacifism. Do you agree ?
Q2.Examine critically the role of education in promoting a peaceful social order.
Q3.Describe the differences between ‘direct’? and ‘structural’ violence.
Q4.Define conflict and identify the specific sources of conflict.
Q5.What in your understanding are the elements and concepts fundamental to the Gandhian approach to conflict resolution ? .
SECTION II
Q6.‘Satyagraha is a viable, autonomy producing method of conflict resolution.’ (Thomas Weber). Do you agree ?
Q7.Write a note on Chipko Movement.
Q8.Explain Gandhi’s views on the ‘ethics of strikes’.
Q9.Discuss the role and relevance of Gandhi’s Shanti Sena in conflict resolution.
Q10.Explain why Gandhi undertook his mission and journey to Noakhali. Do you agree with his rationale ? MGPE-008 2 MGPE-008 4 3,500