MGPE-013 · June 2016 · English
IGNOU MGPE-013 June 2016 Previous Year Question Paper
Civil Society, Political Regimes and Conflict
Structured previous year question paper for MGPE-013, June 2016 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 11
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
~ M.A. IN GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES
2S Term-End Examination
a June, 2016
MGPE-013 : CIVIL SOCIETY, POLITICAL
REGIMES AND CONFLICT
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Answer any five questions in about 500 words each.
Attempt atleast two questions from each section. Each
question carries 10 marks.
Q1.Discuss Antonio Gramsci’s contribution to the concept of civil society.
Q2.According to Gandhi, the autonomy of the individual is crucial towards establishing a peaceful civil society. Explain at length.
Q3.What are the changing equations among markets, state and civil society in the context of globalisation ? Discuss.
Q4.What are the different types of political regimes ?
Q5.Examine them at length.
Q6.Write short notes on :
(a) Protest and Resistance {b) Non-Violent Action
Q7.Explain briefly the contribution of Soka Gakkai International and the international Committee of Artists for peace towards the contribution of peace art amity.
Q8.Define the concept of culture of peace. Enumerate the Eight Action areas for creating a culture of peace.
Q9.Discuss Gandhi's views on empowerment of women.
Q10.What do you understand by grass roots/people’s initiatives ? Briefly explain the constraints involved.
Q11.Write short notes on :
(a) Anti-nuclear protest movement
(b) Nuclear Age Peace Foundation