MGPE-013 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU MGPE-013 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Civil Society, Political Regimes and Conflict
Structured previous year question paper for MGPE-013, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
M. A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE
STUDIES (MAGPS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
MGPE–013 : CIVIL SOCIETY, POLITICAL REGIMES
AND CONFLICT
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt five questions in all, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
Answer in about 400 words each. All
questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Discuss Thomas Paine’s views on civil society and state in opposition.
Q2.Examine the post -Second World War debate on civil society.
Q3.Elaborate Gandhi’s views on autonomy of the individual.
Q4.What is the debate on advanced capitalist state ? Explain. [ 2 ]
Q5.Write a note on changing relations among market, state and civil society.
Section—II
Q6.Examine civil society’s relevance in Asia.
Q7.Discuss non-violence as an attribute of protest and resistance.
Q8.Write a note on Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF).
Q9.Elaborate the role of NGOs in peace process.
Q10.Trace the origins and historical development of human rights. [ 3 ] MGPE–013 2023 –013 [ 4 ] MGPE–013 &II