MPS
GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES
(Modular)
Assignment 2016-2017
Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MAGPS)
Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS)
Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS)
Centre for Gandhi and Peace Studies
School of Social Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
MGP
2
Dear Learner,
As we explained in the Programme Guide for Master’s Degree in Gandhi and Peace Studies (Modular
Programme), you will have to do a Tutor Marked Assignment for each course in the Programme. This
booklet contains the assignments of Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MAGPS), Post
Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS), Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi
and Peace Studies (PGCGPS) courses of the modular programme of Gandhi and Peace Studies.
You need to submit all the assignments which form a part of your programme within the stipulated time for
being eligible to appear in the term-end examination for the programme you are registered. Before you
attempt the assignments, please read the instructions carefully provided in the Programme Guide.
It is important that you write the answers in your own words. Your answers should be within the
approximate range of the word-limit set for a particular section. Remember, writing answers to assignment
questions will improve your writing skills and prepare you for the term-end examination.
All assignments have to be submitted to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. Remember to obtain a
receipt from the Study Centre for the assignments submitted and retain it. If possible, keep a Xerox copy of
the assignments with you.
The Study Centre will have to return the assignments to you after they are evaluated. Please insist on this.
The Study Centre will note down the marks awarded for each assignment and forward them to the Student
Evaluation Division (SED) at IGNOU, New Delhi.
Submission:
You need to submit all the assignments within the stipulated time for being eligible to appear in the termend
examination. The completed assignments should be submitted as per the following schedule.
Session Last Date of
Submission
To be Submitted to
For July, 2016 Session
For January, 2017 Session
31st March, 2017
30th September, 2017
The Coordinator of the
Study Centre allotted to
you
.
3
GUIDELINES FOR DOING ASSIGNMENTS
We expect you to answer each question as per guidelines for each category as mentioned in the
assignment. You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind:
1) Planning: Read the assignments carefully, go through the Units on which they are based.
Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange them in a logical order.
2) Organisation: Be a little selective and analytic before drawing up a rough outline of your
answer. Give adequate attention to your introduction and conclusion.
Make sure that your answer:
a) is logical and coherent;
b) has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs, and
c) is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression, style and
presentation.
3) Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answer, you can write down the final version
for submission, writing each answer neatly and underlining the points you wish to
emphasize. Make sure that the answer is within the stipulated word limit.
Wishing you all the best!!
4
COURSE: GANDHI: THE MAN AND HIS TIMES (MGP-001)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-001
Assignment Code: MGP-001/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION- I
1. Explain Gandhi’s thoughts on and his crusades against racialism and colonialism in the 20th Century.
2. Examine the significance of Gandhi’s Non-violent struggle and satyagraha.
3. Describe the core features and significance of the following:
a) Raychand Bhai’s influences on Gandhi
b) Leo Tolstoy’s impact on Gandhi
4. Discuss the convergence of Khilafat and non-cooperation movements under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership.
5. Explain the different responses to the Poona pact.
SECTION- II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi in South Africa
b) Champaran Satyagraha, 1917-18
7. a) Khilafat and Non-cooperation movements
b) Civil Disobedience movement
8. a) Gandhi’s critique of the revolutionaries
b) Constructive Programme
9. a) Gandhi and Quit India movement
b) Tagore’s views on nationalism
10. a) Gopala Krishna Gokhale ( 1866-1915)
b) Dr. Ambedkar’s social and political ideas
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COURSE: PHILOSOPHY OF GANDHI (MGP-002)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-002
Assignment Code: MGP-002/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Bring out the basic doctrines of Christianity and explain how they influenced Gandhi.
2. Discuss the efforts of Tulasidas to bring about harmony in society.
3. Explain the meaning and significance of truth in Gandhi’s life.
4. Briefly examine the influence of Tolstoy’s ideas on Gandhi.
5. Briefly explain the economic views of John Ruskin (1819-1900)
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) The impact of Jainism on Gandhi
b) Importance of Truth in Human Life
7. a) Truth and Liberation
b) Gandhi’s views on different religions
8. a) The idea of Indian Civilisation
b) Bhakti movement and Vaishnavism
9. a) Contemporary relevance of Sarvodaya
b) Economic bases of Swaraj
10. a) Gandhi and Thoreau
b) Gandhi’s concept of Swadeshi.
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COURSE: GANDHI’S SOCIAL THOUGHT (MGP-003)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-003
Assignment Code: MGP-003/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Examine Gandhi’s critique of the Indian Social Order.
2. Examine Gandhi’s views on Varnashram Dharma.
3. Examine the Gandhian critique of Modernity.
4. Explain the importance of Truth in Gandhian thought.
5. Examine the role and contribution of Women in freedom struggle.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi on India’s Communal problem
b) Gandhi’s reconstruction of Hinduism
7. a) Gandhi’s views on individual reformation
b) Gandhi’s views on depressed classes
8. a) Gandhi’s views on Children
b) Constructive work by youth
9. a) Gandhi’s views on nature cure
b) Gandhi’s views on education
10. a) Trusteeship theory
b) Gandhi’s views on Environment
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COURSE: GANDHI’S POLITICAL THOUGHT (MGP-004)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-004
Assignment Code: MGP-004/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Discuss Gandhi’s views on state and citizenship.
2. Enumerate Gandhi’s views on gender equality.
3. Explain Gandhi’s concept of rights and duties.
4. Explain Gandhi’s views on racial and caste equality.
5. Examine Gandhi’s concept of Nationalism.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi’s concept of Power
b) Gandhi’s views on Fascism
7. a) Gandhi’s critique of Modern Civilization
b) Liberalism and Constitutionalism
8. a) Gandhi’s critique of Communism
b) Importance of constructive programme
9. a) Gandhi’s vision of Peace and Non-violent activism
b) Relevance of Satyagraha in the 21st Century
10. a) Gandhi’s views on structural violence
b) Authority in anarchist society
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COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION (MGP-005)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-005
Assignment Code: MGP-005/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Explain the concept of peace and describe the means to create and sustain peace.
2. Explain the relationship between Peace, Well-being and Justice.
3. Examine the role of formal representative democracy in ensuring peace and harmony.
4. Analyse the different types and levels of conflict.
5. Examine the significance of relative deprivation theory and frustration-aggression complex as a source of
conflict..
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Marxist view on equality and inequality
b) Rawlsian principles of Social Injustice
7. a) Gandhian view of conflict resolution
b) Gandhian method of dispute resolution
8. a) Alternative dispute resolution
b) Instruments of justice in India
9. a) Importance of Lok Adalat in resolving conflicts
b) Culture of peace.
10. a) Human developed and poverty eradication
b) Religious sources of peace education in India
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COURSE: GANDHI’S ECONOMIC THOUGHT (MGPE-006)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-006
Assignment Code: MGPE-006/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. What, according to Gandhi, is the basis of a non-violent economic order?
2. Explain the factors responsible for poverty during British rule in India.
3. Explain Gandhi’s encounter with colonial imperialism in India.
4. Discuss the doctrine of Bread Labour. How does it solve the problems of inequality and exploitation in
society?
5. Examine Gandhi’s concept of Self-reliance and self-sufficiency and its relevance in the contemporary world.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi’s doctrine of limitation of wants
b) Small industries in industrialization process in India
7. a) Spinning wheel as an economic tool
b) Doctrine of non-possession
8. a) Constructive Programme and its contemporary relevance
b) Machinery and Industrialization
9. a) Economic philosophy and ideas of J C Kumarappa
b) Cooperatives in India
10. a) Gandhi’s concept of decentralisation
b) Social justice and sustainable economy.
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COURSE: NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS AFTER GANDHI (MGPE-007)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-007
Assignment Code: MGPE-007/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Discuss the Gandhian agenda for peace movements in India.
2. Briefly explain the civil rights movement in the United States of America.
3. Critically examine the outcome of non-violent movements after Gandhi.
4. Discuss the major concerns of New Farmers movement in India.
5. Explain the significance of the Chipko movement and the Gandhian mode of resistance against forest
resource exploitation.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Social issues confronting Indian Society
b) Concept of Gramdan
7. a) Concept of Total Revolution
b) Women and civil rights movement
8. a) Gandhi’s views on prohibition
b) Democratic and civil rights
9. a) Non-violent struggle against large dams
b) Silent Valley Movement
10. a) Gandhi’s model of rural industrialisation
b) Gandhi’s contribution in South Africa.
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COURSE: GANDHIAN APPROACH TO PEACE AND CONFLICT
RESOLUTION (MGPE-008)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-008
Assignment Code: MGPE-008/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION- I
1. Explain the concept of and Gandhi’s vision of community peace.
2. Critically examine the different approaches to peace building.
3. Write a short note on the following in your own words:
a) Concept of tolerance, harmony and forgiveness
b) Gandhi’s idea of World Federation and Peaceful World
4. Explain the specific sources of conflict.
5. Examine the main features of the Western approach to conflict resolution.
SECTION- II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Feminist approach to the study of peace
b) Explain the role of SEWA and its notable features
7. a) Petra Kethy and German Greens
b) Gandhi’s views on self purification
8. a) Relevance of dialogue and negotiation in the contemporary world
b) Meaning and significance of strikes
9. a) Importance of dialogue and negotiation in contemporary times
b) The idea of mediation and reconciliation
10. a) Characteristics of socio-political life in Tibet
11. b) Relevance of Gandhi for democratic movement in Myanmar.
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COURSE: GANDHI IN THE 21ST CENTURY (MGPE-009)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-009
Assignment Code: MGPE-009/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Explain the impact of globalization in the context of India.
2. Explain the Gandhian concept of truth and non-violence.
3. What kind of global order did Gandhi envisage for future generations? Does it have contemporary relevance?
4. Briefly explain the concept and meaning of the capitalist state.
5. What impact does the consumerist culture have on our national environment? What are its socio-economic
dimensions?
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Pluralist Sate
b) Interfaith dialogues
7. a) Gandhi’s conception of Man
b) Gandhian model of village development
8. a) Gandhi’s efforts towards evolving social inclusion
b) Education in colonial India
9. a) Gandhi and empowerment of Women
b) Gandhi’s vision of Science & Technology
10. a) Terrorism and Human Rights
b) Violation of Human Rights in contemporary world
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COURSE: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, TRANSFORMATION AND
PEACE BUILDING (MGPE-010)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-010
Assignment Code: MGPE-010/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Critically examine the nature of conflicts in contemporary society.
2. Examine the various sources of conflict.
3. Explain the following in about 250 words each:
a) Methods of conflict resolution
b) Limitations of conflict assessment
4. What is conflict management? What are the different models of conflict management?.
5. What is Peace building? What are the main challenges to peace building?
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Problem of terrorism in Punjab
b) Problem of violence in Nagaland
7. a) Gandhi’s criticism of modern civilization
b) Idea of trusteeship as expounded by Gandhi
8. a) Gandhi in South Africa
b) Conflict transformation theory
9. a) Structural and cultural violence as laid out by Galtung
b) Gandhian vision of education for India
10. a) NGO’s in the post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Sri Lanka
b) Media in post-conflict reconstruction.
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COURSE: HUMAN SECURITY (MGPE-011)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-011
Assignment Code: MGPE-011/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Examine the features and dimensions of human rights approach to development.
2. Discuss interdependence between human security and human development.
3. Explain the following in your own words:
a) Contribution of Mahabub-ul-Haq
b) Human security and peace building
4. What is structural violence? How does it differ from direct violence?
5. Briefly explain the concept of non-state violence.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Human security and its relation to environmental security
b) Concept and meaning of food security
7. a) Problems of unorganized labour in India
b) Empowering marginalized women
8. a) Gandhian thought for international cooperation
b) Impact of armed conflict on civilians
9. a) Poverty and food security in India
b) Concept of marginalization and empowerment of the OBCs
11. a) Global state and human security
b) Distinguish between national security and human security
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COURSE: WOMEN AND PEACE (MGPE-012)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-012
Assignment Code: MGPE-012/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Critically examine the effects of globalization on Women.
2. Explain the problem of honor killings with suitable examples.
3. Examine the relevance of Gandhian ideas for the contemporary Women’s movement.
4. Briefly explain the role of women in peace building.
5. Critically examine the role of caste in Indian politics.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Health status of women in India
b) Gandhian ideas for preventing violence against Women
7. a) Women in Buddhism and Jainism
b) Communalism and gender relations in India
8. a) Campaign against child labour
b) Anti-dowry agitation
9. a) Crusade against female infanticide
b) Role of the UN in promoting the participation of Women in conflict resolution
10. a) Dependency theory of development
b) Concept of Eco-Feminism.
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COURSE: CIVIL SOCIETY, POLITICAL REGIMES AND CONFLICT (MGPE-013)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-013
Assignment Code: MGPE-013/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Critically examine Gramisc’s concept of civil society.
2. Examine the early and recent non-violence protest movements.
3. Critically examine the issues of accountability of civil society organizations.
4. Discuss the role of social movements for mobilizing voluntary action.
5. Briefly explain the impact of war on terrorism, neo-liberal market economics and political regimes.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Civil Society’s relevance in South Asia
b) Grameen Bank’s role in eradicating poverty and hunger
7. a) Human rights and culture of peace
b) Peace movements in India
8. a) Gandhi’s views on empowerment
b) Panchayat Raj Institution and Decentralisation
9. a) Gandhian notion of civil society
b) Challenges to global peace
10. a) Constructive programme and Swaraj
b) Debate on advanced capitalist state
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COURSE: GANDHI: ECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (MGPE-014)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-014
Assignment Code: MGPE-014/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Explain the recent debates relating to ecology and development.
2. Examine the Gandhian approach to environment and development. What significance does it have in the era
of globalization?
3. Critically examine the moral and spiritual approach to development.
4. Explain the Gandhian thoughts on the environmental movement in India.
5. Why is Gandhi called a great human ecologist? Discuss.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi Ashrams in India
b) Doctrine of non-possession
7. a) Gandhian life style and livelihoods
b) Institutional dimensions of development
8. a) Meaning and genesis of Sarovodaya
b) Green Initiatives
9. a) Bread Labour
b) Water harvesting in arid Rajasthan
10. a) Integrated rural development
b) Gandhian concept of human-kind
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COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS (MGPE-015)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-015
Assignment Code: MGPE-015/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Explain the main objectives of social science research.
2. Discuss the various sources of data in social science research.
3. Explain the following in your own words:
a) Field investigation research
b) Survey research
4. Discuss the debate between normative and empirical paradigms of research.
5. Critically examine the Gandhian approach to understand social science problems.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) The methods of selecting a research topic
b) Characteristics of ethnography
7. a) Various sources of documentary
b) Narrative data theories
8. a) Approach to peace building
b)The relevance of testing hypothesis
9. a) Principles of table construction in research presentation
b) Methods of presentation and analysis of qualitative data
10. a) Features of scientific presentation in research methodology
b) Computer application in social science research.
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COURSE: HUMAN RIGHTS: INDIAN PERSPECTIVE (MGPE-016)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-016
Assignment Code: MGPE-016/ASST/TMA/2016-7
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Discuss the contributions of Sikhism and Bhakti, Sufi movement to Indian tradition of human rights.
2. Explain the major sources of inspiration for human rights perspective developed during the course of the
national movement.
3. Write a short note on the following in about 250 words each:
a) Human rights in India.
b) Directive principles of State policy
4. Discuss the provisions and significance of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
5. Examine the contemporary debates on Human Rights.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Declaration of rights of indigenous people, 2007
b) Major violations of Human Rights around the world
7. a) Liberal feminism
b) Juvenile justice in India
8. a) International Bill of Human Rights
b) Minority Rights in India
9. a) Amnesty International
b) Civil Society, Media and Human Right
11. a)Active citizenship and good governance
b) Social equality.
GANDHI AND PEACE STUDIES
(Modular)
Assignment 2016-2017
Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MAGPS)
Post Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS)
Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGCGPS)
Centre for Gandhi and Peace Studies
School of Social Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
MGP
2
Dear Learner,
As we explained in the Programme Guide for Master’s Degree in Gandhi and Peace Studies (Modular
Programme), you will have to do a Tutor Marked Assignment for each course in the Programme. This
booklet contains the assignments of Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies (MAGPS), Post
Graduate Diploma in Gandhi and Peace Studies (PGDGPS), Post Graduate Certificate in Gandhi
and Peace Studies (PGCGPS) courses of the modular programme of Gandhi and Peace Studies.
You need to submit all the assignments which form a part of your programme within the stipulated time for
being eligible to appear in the term-end examination for the programme you are registered. Before you
attempt the assignments, please read the instructions carefully provided in the Programme Guide.
It is important that you write the answers in your own words. Your answers should be within the
approximate range of the word-limit set for a particular section. Remember, writing answers to assignment
questions will improve your writing skills and prepare you for the term-end examination.
All assignments have to be submitted to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. Remember to obtain a
receipt from the Study Centre for the assignments submitted and retain it. If possible, keep a Xerox copy of
the assignments with you.
The Study Centre will have to return the assignments to you after they are evaluated. Please insist on this.
The Study Centre will note down the marks awarded for each assignment and forward them to the Student
Evaluation Division (SED) at IGNOU, New Delhi.
Submission:
You need to submit all the assignments within the stipulated time for being eligible to appear in the termend
examination. The completed assignments should be submitted as per the following schedule.
Session Last Date of
Submission
To be Submitted to
For July, 2016 Session
For January, 2017 Session
31st March, 2017
30th September, 2017
The Coordinator of the
Study Centre allotted to
you
.
3
GUIDELINES FOR DOING ASSIGNMENTS
We expect you to answer each question as per guidelines for each category as mentioned in the
assignment. You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind:
1) Planning: Read the assignments carefully, go through the Units on which they are based.
Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange them in a logical order.
2) Organisation: Be a little selective and analytic before drawing up a rough outline of your
answer. Give adequate attention to your introduction and conclusion.
Make sure that your answer:
a) is logical and coherent;
b) has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs, and
c) is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression, style and
presentation.
3) Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answer, you can write down the final version
for submission, writing each answer neatly and underlining the points you wish to
emphasize. Make sure that the answer is within the stipulated word limit.
Wishing you all the best!!
4
COURSE: GANDHI: THE MAN AND HIS TIMES (MGP-001)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-001
Assignment Code: MGP-001/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION- I
1. Explain Gandhi’s thoughts on and his crusades against racialism and colonialism in the 20th Century.
2. Examine the significance of Gandhi’s Non-violent struggle and satyagraha.
3. Describe the core features and significance of the following:
a) Raychand Bhai’s influences on Gandhi
b) Leo Tolstoy’s impact on Gandhi
4. Discuss the convergence of Khilafat and non-cooperation movements under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership.
5. Explain the different responses to the Poona pact.
SECTION- II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi in South Africa
b) Champaran Satyagraha, 1917-18
7. a) Khilafat and Non-cooperation movements
b) Civil Disobedience movement
8. a) Gandhi’s critique of the revolutionaries
b) Constructive Programme
9. a) Gandhi and Quit India movement
b) Tagore’s views on nationalism
10. a) Gopala Krishna Gokhale ( 1866-1915)
b) Dr. Ambedkar’s social and political ideas
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COURSE: PHILOSOPHY OF GANDHI (MGP-002)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-002
Assignment Code: MGP-002/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Bring out the basic doctrines of Christianity and explain how they influenced Gandhi.
2. Discuss the efforts of Tulasidas to bring about harmony in society.
3. Explain the meaning and significance of truth in Gandhi’s life.
4. Briefly examine the influence of Tolstoy’s ideas on Gandhi.
5. Briefly explain the economic views of John Ruskin (1819-1900)
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) The impact of Jainism on Gandhi
b) Importance of Truth in Human Life
7. a) Truth and Liberation
b) Gandhi’s views on different religions
8. a) The idea of Indian Civilisation
b) Bhakti movement and Vaishnavism
9. a) Contemporary relevance of Sarvodaya
b) Economic bases of Swaraj
10. a) Gandhi and Thoreau
b) Gandhi’s concept of Swadeshi.
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COURSE: GANDHI’S SOCIAL THOUGHT (MGP-003)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-003
Assignment Code: MGP-003/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Examine Gandhi’s critique of the Indian Social Order.
2. Examine Gandhi’s views on Varnashram Dharma.
3. Examine the Gandhian critique of Modernity.
4. Explain the importance of Truth in Gandhian thought.
5. Examine the role and contribution of Women in freedom struggle.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi on India’s Communal problem
b) Gandhi’s reconstruction of Hinduism
7. a) Gandhi’s views on individual reformation
b) Gandhi’s views on depressed classes
8. a) Gandhi’s views on Children
b) Constructive work by youth
9. a) Gandhi’s views on nature cure
b) Gandhi’s views on education
10. a) Trusteeship theory
b) Gandhi’s views on Environment
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COURSE: GANDHI’S POLITICAL THOUGHT (MGP-004)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-004
Assignment Code: MGP-004/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Discuss Gandhi’s views on state and citizenship.
2. Enumerate Gandhi’s views on gender equality.
3. Explain Gandhi’s concept of rights and duties.
4. Explain Gandhi’s views on racial and caste equality.
5. Examine Gandhi’s concept of Nationalism.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi’s concept of Power
b) Gandhi’s views on Fascism
7. a) Gandhi’s critique of Modern Civilization
b) Liberalism and Constitutionalism
8. a) Gandhi’s critique of Communism
b) Importance of constructive programme
9. a) Gandhi’s vision of Peace and Non-violent activism
b) Relevance of Satyagraha in the 21st Century
10. a) Gandhi’s views on structural violence
b) Authority in anarchist society
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COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION (MGP-005)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-005
Assignment Code: MGP-005/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Explain the concept of peace and describe the means to create and sustain peace.
2. Explain the relationship between Peace, Well-being and Justice.
3. Examine the role of formal representative democracy in ensuring peace and harmony.
4. Analyse the different types and levels of conflict.
5. Examine the significance of relative deprivation theory and frustration-aggression complex as a source of
conflict..
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Marxist view on equality and inequality
b) Rawlsian principles of Social Injustice
7. a) Gandhian view of conflict resolution
b) Gandhian method of dispute resolution
8. a) Alternative dispute resolution
b) Instruments of justice in India
9. a) Importance of Lok Adalat in resolving conflicts
b) Culture of peace.
10. a) Human developed and poverty eradication
b) Religious sources of peace education in India
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COURSE: GANDHI’S ECONOMIC THOUGHT (MGPE-006)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-006
Assignment Code: MGPE-006/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. What, according to Gandhi, is the basis of a non-violent economic order?
2. Explain the factors responsible for poverty during British rule in India.
3. Explain Gandhi’s encounter with colonial imperialism in India.
4. Discuss the doctrine of Bread Labour. How does it solve the problems of inequality and exploitation in
society?
5. Examine Gandhi’s concept of Self-reliance and self-sufficiency and its relevance in the contemporary world.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi’s doctrine of limitation of wants
b) Small industries in industrialization process in India
7. a) Spinning wheel as an economic tool
b) Doctrine of non-possession
8. a) Constructive Programme and its contemporary relevance
b) Machinery and Industrialization
9. a) Economic philosophy and ideas of J C Kumarappa
b) Cooperatives in India
10. a) Gandhi’s concept of decentralisation
b) Social justice and sustainable economy.
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COURSE: NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS AFTER GANDHI (MGPE-007)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-007
Assignment Code: MGPE-007/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Discuss the Gandhian agenda for peace movements in India.
2. Briefly explain the civil rights movement in the United States of America.
3. Critically examine the outcome of non-violent movements after Gandhi.
4. Discuss the major concerns of New Farmers movement in India.
5. Explain the significance of the Chipko movement and the Gandhian mode of resistance against forest
resource exploitation.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Social issues confronting Indian Society
b) Concept of Gramdan
7. a) Concept of Total Revolution
b) Women and civil rights movement
8. a) Gandhi’s views on prohibition
b) Democratic and civil rights
9. a) Non-violent struggle against large dams
b) Silent Valley Movement
10. a) Gandhi’s model of rural industrialisation
b) Gandhi’s contribution in South Africa.
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COURSE: GANDHIAN APPROACH TO PEACE AND CONFLICT
RESOLUTION (MGPE-008)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-008
Assignment Code: MGPE-008/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION- I
1. Explain the concept of and Gandhi’s vision of community peace.
2. Critically examine the different approaches to peace building.
3. Write a short note on the following in your own words:
a) Concept of tolerance, harmony and forgiveness
b) Gandhi’s idea of World Federation and Peaceful World
4. Explain the specific sources of conflict.
5. Examine the main features of the Western approach to conflict resolution.
SECTION- II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Feminist approach to the study of peace
b) Explain the role of SEWA and its notable features
7. a) Petra Kethy and German Greens
b) Gandhi’s views on self purification
8. a) Relevance of dialogue and negotiation in the contemporary world
b) Meaning and significance of strikes
9. a) Importance of dialogue and negotiation in contemporary times
b) The idea of mediation and reconciliation
10. a) Characteristics of socio-political life in Tibet
11. b) Relevance of Gandhi for democratic movement in Myanmar.
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COURSE: GANDHI IN THE 21ST CENTURY (MGPE-009)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-009
Assignment Code: MGPE-009/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Explain the impact of globalization in the context of India.
2. Explain the Gandhian concept of truth and non-violence.
3. What kind of global order did Gandhi envisage for future generations? Does it have contemporary relevance?
4. Briefly explain the concept and meaning of the capitalist state.
5. What impact does the consumerist culture have on our national environment? What are its socio-economic
dimensions?
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Pluralist Sate
b) Interfaith dialogues
7. a) Gandhi’s conception of Man
b) Gandhian model of village development
8. a) Gandhi’s efforts towards evolving social inclusion
b) Education in colonial India
9. a) Gandhi and empowerment of Women
b) Gandhi’s vision of Science & Technology
10. a) Terrorism and Human Rights
b) Violation of Human Rights in contemporary world
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COURSE: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, TRANSFORMATION AND
PEACE BUILDING (MGPE-010)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-010
Assignment Code: MGPE-010/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Critically examine the nature of conflicts in contemporary society.
2. Examine the various sources of conflict.
3. Explain the following in about 250 words each:
a) Methods of conflict resolution
b) Limitations of conflict assessment
4. What is conflict management? What are the different models of conflict management?.
5. What is Peace building? What are the main challenges to peace building?
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Problem of terrorism in Punjab
b) Problem of violence in Nagaland
7. a) Gandhi’s criticism of modern civilization
b) Idea of trusteeship as expounded by Gandhi
8. a) Gandhi in South Africa
b) Conflict transformation theory
9. a) Structural and cultural violence as laid out by Galtung
b) Gandhian vision of education for India
10. a) NGO’s in the post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Sri Lanka
b) Media in post-conflict reconstruction.
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COURSE: HUMAN SECURITY (MGPE-011)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-011
Assignment Code: MGPE-011/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Examine the features and dimensions of human rights approach to development.
2. Discuss interdependence between human security and human development.
3. Explain the following in your own words:
a) Contribution of Mahabub-ul-Haq
b) Human security and peace building
4. What is structural violence? How does it differ from direct violence?
5. Briefly explain the concept of non-state violence.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Human security and its relation to environmental security
b) Concept and meaning of food security
7. a) Problems of unorganized labour in India
b) Empowering marginalized women
8. a) Gandhian thought for international cooperation
b) Impact of armed conflict on civilians
9. a) Poverty and food security in India
b) Concept of marginalization and empowerment of the OBCs
11. a) Global state and human security
b) Distinguish between national security and human security
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COURSE: WOMEN AND PEACE (MGPE-012)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-012
Assignment Code: MGPE-012/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Critically examine the effects of globalization on Women.
2. Explain the problem of honor killings with suitable examples.
3. Examine the relevance of Gandhian ideas for the contemporary Women’s movement.
4. Briefly explain the role of women in peace building.
5. Critically examine the role of caste in Indian politics.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Health status of women in India
b) Gandhian ideas for preventing violence against Women
7. a) Women in Buddhism and Jainism
b) Communalism and gender relations in India
8. a) Campaign against child labour
b) Anti-dowry agitation
9. a) Crusade against female infanticide
b) Role of the UN in promoting the participation of Women in conflict resolution
10. a) Dependency theory of development
b) Concept of Eco-Feminism.
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COURSE: CIVIL SOCIETY, POLITICAL REGIMES AND CONFLICT (MGPE-013)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-013
Assignment Code: MGPE-013/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Critically examine Gramisc’s concept of civil society.
2. Examine the early and recent non-violence protest movements.
3. Critically examine the issues of accountability of civil society organizations.
4. Discuss the role of social movements for mobilizing voluntary action.
5. Briefly explain the impact of war on terrorism, neo-liberal market economics and political regimes.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Civil Society’s relevance in South Asia
b) Grameen Bank’s role in eradicating poverty and hunger
7. a) Human rights and culture of peace
b) Peace movements in India
8. a) Gandhi’s views on empowerment
b) Panchayat Raj Institution and Decentralisation
9. a) Gandhian notion of civil society
b) Challenges to global peace
10. a) Constructive programme and Swaraj
b) Debate on advanced capitalist state
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COURSE: GANDHI: ECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (MGPE-014)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-014
Assignment Code: MGPE-014/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Explain the recent debates relating to ecology and development.
2. Examine the Gandhian approach to environment and development. What significance does it have in the era
of globalization?
3. Critically examine the moral and spiritual approach to development.
4. Explain the Gandhian thoughts on the environmental movement in India.
5. Why is Gandhi called a great human ecologist? Discuss.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi Ashrams in India
b) Doctrine of non-possession
7. a) Gandhian life style and livelihoods
b) Institutional dimensions of development
8. a) Meaning and genesis of Sarovodaya
b) Green Initiatives
9. a) Bread Labour
b) Water harvesting in arid Rajasthan
10. a) Integrated rural development
b) Gandhian concept of human-kind
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COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS (MGPE-015)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-015
Assignment Code: MGPE-015/ASST/TMA/2016-17
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Explain the main objectives of social science research.
2. Discuss the various sources of data in social science research.
3. Explain the following in your own words:
a) Field investigation research
b) Survey research
4. Discuss the debate between normative and empirical paradigms of research.
5. Critically examine the Gandhian approach to understand social science problems.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) The methods of selecting a research topic
b) Characteristics of ethnography
7. a) Various sources of documentary
b) Narrative data theories
8. a) Approach to peace building
b)The relevance of testing hypothesis
9. a) Principles of table construction in research presentation
b) Methods of presentation and analysis of qualitative data
10. a) Features of scientific presentation in research methodology
b) Computer application in social science research.
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COURSE: HUMAN RIGHTS: INDIAN PERSPECTIVE (MGPE-016)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-016
Assignment Code: MGPE-016/ASST/TMA/2016-7
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question is to be answered
in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.
SECTION-I
1. Discuss the contributions of Sikhism and Bhakti, Sufi movement to Indian tradition of human rights.
2. Explain the major sources of inspiration for human rights perspective developed during the course of the
national movement.
3. Write a short note on the following in about 250 words each:
a) Human rights in India.
b) Directive principles of State policy
4. Discuss the provisions and significance of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
5. Examine the contemporary debates on Human Rights.
SECTION-II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Declaration of rights of indigenous people, 2007
b) Major violations of Human Rights around the world
7. a) Liberal feminism
b) Juvenile justice in India
8. a) International Bill of Human Rights
b) Minority Rights in India
9. a) Amnesty International
b) Civil Society, Media and Human Right
11. a)Active citizenship and good governance
b) Social equality.
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