IGNOU MA (POLITICAL SCIENCE) MPS SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2017-2018

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POLITICAL THEORY (MPS-001)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPS-001
Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2017-18
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. Trace the growth and evolution of political theory.
2. Write an essay on procedural and substantive democracy.
3. What do you mean by rights? Elaborate.
4. Discuss some recent debates on liberty.
5. Examine the inter –relationship of equality with liberty and justice.

SECTION- II

Write a short note on each part of the following questions in about 250 words.

6. (a) Characteristics of Liberalism
(b) Justification of the Welfare State
7. (a) Libertarianism
(b) Weakest link of the Chain (V-I Lenin)
8. (a) Frankfurt School
(b) Critiques of Marxism and Democratic Socialism
9. (a) Conservatism
(b) Fundamentalism
10. (a) Nationalism
(b) Multiculturalism

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: THEORY AND PROBLEMS (MPS-002)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPS-002
Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2017-18
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 realist approach in International relations theory.
2. Examine the post-structuralist–post Modernist approach to International
Relations.
3. Discuss the evolution of non-proliferation regime in the post-cold war
International Relations.
4. Examine the role of science and technology in International Relations.
5. Explain the nature of American power and its impact on International
Relations groupings.

SECTION- II

Write a short note on each part of the following questions in about 250 words.
6. a) Regional economic groupings
b) Inequality and Development
7. a) Global corporating and state sovereignty
b) Human Rights and International Trade
8 . a) Role of NGOs in International Relations
b) Theory of balance of power
9 . a) Marxist approach to International Relations
b) Ethnic conflict in post cold war years
10. a) Post-cold war International Relations and changing dimensions of security
b) Concept of justice in International Relations

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INDIA: DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT (MPS-003)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPS-003
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two
questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION-I

1. Discuss how democracy and development are related to each other.
2. Critically examine the following in about 250 words each:
a) The Directive Principles of State Policy
b) Meaning of poverty line
3. Critically analyse the functioning of parliamentary democracy in India.
4. Discuss the main challenges of ethnicity for the nation-state of India.
5. Analyse the contribution of political parties to the success of India’s democracy.

SECTION-II

6. Comment on the following in about 250 words each:
a) Gender and justice
b) Regionalism in Indian politics
7. Comment on the following in about 250 words each:
a) Inter-state cooperation
b) Internal migration in India
8. Analyse the role of NGOs in Indian democracy.
9. Comment on the following in about 250 words each:
a) Language and politics in India
b) Role of media in Indian democracy
10. Discuss the impact of the new economic policy on the Indian working class.

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COMPARATIVE POLITICS: ISSUES AND TRENDS (MPS-004)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPS-004
Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2017-18
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 various strategies adopted by states in dealing with the challenges of ethno-nationalism.
2. The history of political thought is in reality the history of state-civil society
relationship. Discuss with reference to the evolution of thought in modern times.
3. Briefly describe the liberal humanitarian approach to nationalism.
4. Examine the position of the countries of the North and South on biodiversity and climate change.
5. The poor continue to suffer under the process of globalisation and privatisation. Comment.

SECTION- II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Relationship between state and class in Marxist thought
b) General Systems theory of David Easton
7. a) Limitations of the Structural Functional Approach
b) Classical Pluralist and Neo-Pluralist perspectives of the state
8. a) Characteristics of bureaucracy in developing societies
b) Distinction between authoritarian and totalitarian regimes
9. a) Impact of MNCs on state sovereignty
b) Constitutionalism
10. a) State building and nation building
b) Socialist perspective on Human Rights

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INDIA AND THE WORLD (MPSE-001)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-001
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section. Answer each question in about 500 words. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION – I

1. Briefly examine the traditional values that have a bearing on the evolution of India’s world view.
2. Discuss the role of Parliament in shaping India’s foreign policy.
3. Trace the evolution of India’s relations with Southeast Asia bringing out the main features of the relationship.
4. Examine the major trends in India-Africa relations since the 1960s.
5. Comment on India’s approach to multilateral disarmament with particular reference to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

SECTION – II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Characteristics of South Asian regional state system.
b) India’s Look East policy.
7. a) Indo-US relations in the new millennium.
b) Economic and security factors in India-West Asia relations.
8. a) Changing patter of international trade and investment.
b) Areas of discord in India-South Africa relations.
9. a) India’s approach towards disarmament.
b) Nehru’s Non-alignment policy.
10. a) Role of business groups in India’s foreign policy.
b) Liberation Theology.

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STATE AND SOCIETY IN LATIN AMERICA (MPSE-002)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-002
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION-I

1. Contemporary Latin America is in many ways a prisoner of its colonial legacy. Discuss.
2. Plantation economies of Guyana and Trinidad evolved as segmented societies where ethnic and racial divisions were fed into occupational, residential and economic divisions. Explain.
3. Examine the core ideas and policy recommendations of Raul Prebisch and HW Singer.
4. The remedy of marked capitalism that is being administered in Latin American countries is worst than the diseases under state-centric capitalism. Discuss.
5. Briefly explain how religion interacts with politics at the national and local levels in Latin America.

SECTION-II

Write a short note of each part of the question in about 250 words each.
6. a) Plantation economy in Cuba
b) Features of the Cuban revolution.
7. a) ‘Democratic conditionalities’ and functioning of democratic regimes in Latin America.
b) Cyclical pattern of the transition to democracy in Latin America.
8. a) Peasant and the land rights movements in Latin America.
b) Military regime in Brazil
9. a) Latin America and India relations.
b) New regionalism in Latin America.
10. a) Mestizo in Mexico.
b) Populism in Argentina.

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WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT (FROM PLATO TO MARX) (MPSE-003)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-003
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION –I

1. Discuss the significance of Western Political Thought.
2. Discuss the philosophical foundations Plato’s political theory.
3. Write a note on Aristotle’s works.
4. Elaborate St. Thomas Aguanis’ views on law and state.
5. Write a note on Machiavelli’s ‘The Prince’.

SECTION –II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Thomas Hobbes on state of nature and natural rights
b) Johan Lock on consent resistance and toleration
7. a) Rousseau’s critique of civil society
b) Edmund Burke’s critique of the French revolution
8. a) Immanuel Kant on transcendent –idealist view of human reason
b) Jeremy Bentham’s political philosophy
9. a) Alex De Tockeville on religion
b) J.S. Mill on equal rights for woman
10. a) Hegel’s philosophy of history
b) Marx’s theory of class war

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SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT IN MODERN INDIA (MPSE-004)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-004
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Note: Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION –I

1. Discuss state and sovereignty in medieval India.
2. Write a note on social reform in 19th century India.
3. Explain Jyotiba Phule as a social revolutionary.
4. Compare the ideologies of the Moderates and the Extremists.
5. What were Swami Vivekananda’s views on social change? Elaborate.

SECTION –II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Hindu Nationalism of V. D. Savarkar
b) Maulana Maududis’ views on nationalism
7. a) E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker as a social reformer
b) Pandita Ramabai’s fight against patriarchy
8. a) Philosophical foundations of Gandhi’s political thought
b) Gandhi on the relationship between religion and politics
9. a) Jawaharlal Nehru’s views on culture
b) Nehru on parliamentary democracy
10. a) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s ideological orientation
b) Evolution of communist movement in India

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STATE AND SOCIETY IN AFRICA (MPSE-005)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-005
Assignment Code : Asst/TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION I
1. What led to the rise of nationalism in Africa? How did the colonial powers respond to it?
2. Bring out the distinct features of state as it evolved in Africa.
3. Examine the factors contributing to the rise of military and authoritarian regimes in Africa.
4. Examine the challenge posed by ethnic politics to nation building efforts in Africa.
5. Trace the different phases in the evolution of Cold war in Africa.

SECTION II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Patterns of Colonialism in Africa.
b) Economic impact of European colonialism on Africa.
7. a) Political Parties in Africa.
b) Human security situation in Africa.
8. a) Features of Post Cold War peacekeeping in Africa.
b) OAU role in building peace and democracy.
9. a) Debt problem in Africa and response of the international agencies.
b) Factors influencing the 19th Century Indian migration to African colonies.
10. a) Political Impact of colonialism on Africa
b) Factors contributing to pluralist regimes in Africa.

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PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES (MPSE-006)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-006
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION – I
1. Bring out the distinction between negative and positive conceptions of peace with reference to the course of action suggested for achieving peace.
2. Some aspects of the religious as well as secular traditions share the common ground that human nature is inherently aggressive. Elucidate.
3. Examine the role of civil society in conflict prevention, containment and resolution.
4. The Sino-Indian CBMs have been far more effective than numerous but blurred Indo-Pak CBMs. Comment.
5. Critically examine the neorealist and postmodernist approaches to human security.

SECTION – II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Core concepts and concerns of environmental approach to peace .
b) Role of state in managing conflict and prompting peace in society.
7. a) Uniting for Peace resolution.
b) Peacekeeping, peacemaking and peace building.
8. a) Role of regional organisations in conflict prevention and conflict resolution.
b) The International Criminal Court.
9. a) Asymmetric war.
b) Operational and structural aspects of civil war.
10. a) Marxist approach to War.
b) Peace research and peace studies.

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COURSE: SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND POLITICS IN INDIA (MPSE-007)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-007
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2017-2018
Marks: 100
This assignment has two sections. Answer any five questions, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION –I

Word limit of each question in this section is around 500 words.
1. Critically examine the structure-functional approach to the study of social movements.
2. Analyze the impact of globalization on Indian middle classes.
3. Discuss the growth, ideology and social base of the Bahujan Samaj Party.
4. Analyze reasons for the rise and growth of regional movements in India.
5. Write an essay on relationship between state, market and social movements.

SECTION –II

Word limit of each note in this section is 250 words.
6. a) New social movements
b) Characteristics of ethnic movements
7. a) Farmers’ movements before the BKU
b) Fisher folks’ movements
8. a) The relative deprivation theory
b) Narmada Bachao Andolan
9. a) Discourse on the India state
b) Differentiation within the agrarian classes
10. a) Women and social movements
b) Features of backward class movement

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COURSE: STATE POLITICS IN INDIA (MPSE-008)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-008
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2017-2018
Marks: 100
This assignment has two sections. Answer any five questions, selecting at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION –I

Word limit of each question in this section is around 500 words.
1. Discuss the principal features of state politics in Indian since the 1980s.
2. Compare the post-modernist and federation-building frameworks to analyze state politics in India.
3. Critically analyze the determinants of electoral behaviour.
4. Discuss the characteristics of Chattisgarh Mukti Morcha (CMM).
5. Write an essay on fragmentation of party system in India.

SECTION –II

Word limit of each note in this section is 250 words.
6. a) Green Revolution
b) Economic liberalization
7. a) Assertion of Dalits
b) Linguistic minorities and politics
8. a) Features of autonomy movements
b) Development as freedom
9. a) Politics of water disputes
b) Nature of boundary disputes in India
10 a) Sustainable development
b) Social movements

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CANADA: POLITICS AND SOCIETY (MPSE-009)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-009
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION-I

1. Examine India-Canada relations highlighting the issues that have strained the relations between the two.
2. Examine the factors affecting the functioning of federal system in Canada.
3. Highlight the major developments in the evolution of the aboriginal self
government in Canada.
4. Examine Canada’s liberal internationalism in the context of the process of economic regionalism and globalization in Canada.
5. Examine the initiatives taken by the Canadian Government to fulfil its
commitment to the goals of human security.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words
6. a) Relationship between House of Commons and Senate
b) Canada’s aid programme in India.
7. a) Royal Commission on Bilinguism and Biculturalism.
b) Quite Revolution and the emergence of Quebec nationalism.
8. a) Core features of Canadian policy of multiculturalism.
b) Judicial independence in Canada.
9. a) Anti-globalisation movement in Canada
b) Asian refugees and immigrants in Canada.
10. a) Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
b) Nature and social basis of Liberal and Conservative Parties.

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EUROPEAN UNION IN WORLD AFFAIRS (MPSE-011)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-011
Assignment Code: ASST/ TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100                                                         
Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION-I

1. Critically examine federalism as a theory to explain the process of European integration.
2. Describe the composition and the role of the European Council and Ministers in the EU.
3. Explain the objectives and mechanisms of the European Security and Defence Policy.
4. Examine the factors that led to the enlargement of the EU.
5. Examine the European relations with United States in the context of political, foreign and economic cooperation.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Formation of the Single European Market.
b) Salient features of the Treaty of Maastricht.
7. a) Economic and Monetary European Union.
b) France and the European Union.
8. a) Problems and prospects of India-E.U.
b) European Union and WTO.
9. a) European Union’s Development Policy towards eradication of poverty.
b) European Union and ASEAN.
10. a) Immigration and Australia’s economic prosperity.
b) Decision making in the European Union.

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STATE AND SOCIETY IN AUSTRALIA (MPSE-012)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-012
Assignment Code: ASST/ TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION-I

1. Explain the main characteristics of Australia’s population.
2. Discuss immigration, formation of identity and citizenship rights in Australia.
3. Examine the failure of the referendum for a Republic in 1999.
4. Examine the factors affecting the working of federalism in Australia.
5. Critically examine the changing nature of Australian economy in the era of globalisation.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Changing dynamics of the Australian party system.
b) Role of pressure groups in Australian politics
7. a) Nationalism in Australia.
b) Identity and citizenship in Australia
8. a) Growth of the welfare state in Australia
b) Australian policy towards aboriginals.
9. a) Australia’s economy and trading in the 1980s
b) Multicultural policies of Australia in the 1990s
10. a) Women’s participation in Australian politics.
b) Indian diasporas in Australia.

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AUSTRALIA’S FOREIGN POLICY (MPSE-013)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-013
Assignment Code: ASST/ TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Answer five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION-I

1. Bring out the importance of studying Australia’s foreign policy.
2. Examine the role of Australia’s Parliament in foreign policy formulation.
3. Describe the changes in the political and diplomatic relations of India-Australia after the end of the cold war.
4. Describe the main features of environmental legislation in Australia.
5. Briefly discuss the Australia’s interest and role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Approached to the study of Australia’s foreign policy
b) Determinants of Australia’s foreign policy
7. a) Australia’s domestic economy and its external trade policy
b) Australia’s role in America’s war against international terrorism
8. a) China-Australia relations
b)Australia’s relation with the countries of Pacific Forum
9. a) Australian Immigration Policy
b) Australian environmental movements
10. a) Australia’s human rights policy
b) Australia and nuclear arms race.

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES (MED-002)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MED-002
Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION –I

1. Discuss the approaches to the study of Sustainable Development.
2. Explain the major challenges confronting Sustainable Development.
3. Examine the various parameters to be considered for assessing Sustainable Development.
4. Examine the main factors for unsustainable industrialisation and its impact on environment and sustainable development.
5. Explain the following in your own words:
a) Concept of Sustainable Development.
b) Indicators of inequitable growth.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Desertification and droughts.
b) Constitutional provisions for environmental protection.
7. a) Regional initiatives for environmental protection.
b) International initiatives for environmental protection.
8. a) Civil security initiative for sustainable development.
b) Poverty and Sustainable Development.
9. a) Information and Communication Technology.
b) NGOs and sustainable development.
10. a) Regional cooperation for environment and sustainable development.
b) Traditional and indigenous technologies for sustainable development

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GLOBALISATION AND ENVIRONMENT (MED-008)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MED-008
Assignment Code: Assignment/TMA/2017-18
Marks: 100
Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION –I

1. Explain the changing nature of globalisation and its relation with global climate change.
2. Explain the importance of Rio Declaration on environment and development.
3. Discuss the origin of NGOs and their impact on global politics in protection of environment.
4. Explain the experiences of various developing countries under neo- liberal economic reforms.
5. Explain the following in your own words:
a) Role of the World Bank.
b) Narmada Bachao Andolan.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Role of MNCs and TNCs in economic globalisation.
b) Mining project in Sri Lanka
7. a) Climate Change Convention,1992
b) Role of Bretton Woods Institutions in environmental protection.
8. a) Impact of environmental calamities on society.
b) National calamities and man-made disasters.
9. a) Environmental impact assessment.
b) Environmental challenges to business.
10. a) Right to clean environment.
b) Multicultural initiatives to protect environment.
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GANDHI’S POLITICAL THOUGHT (MGP-004)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGP-004
Assignment Code: MGP-004/ASST/TMA/2017-18
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. Gandhi’s prescription for social progress and transformation is contained in what he describes as constructive programme. Discuss.
2. Examine Gandhi’s critique of industrialisation.
3. Explain Gandhi’s views on the State and Swaraj.
4. Bring out the importance of concept of individual autonomy in Gandhian thought.
5. Examine Gandhi’s views on ends and means.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Gandhi’s concept of economic, racial and caste equality
b) Role of authority in anarchist society
7. a) Gandhi’s non-violent struggle against colonialism
b) Gandhi’s views on Liberalism and Constitutionalism
8. a) Concept of Ultra-Nationalism
b) Meaning of Socialism and Communism
9. a) Gandhi’s views on structural violence
b) Satyagraha as a tool of conflict resolution
10. a) Gandhi’s concept and meaning of Pacifism
b) Gandhi’s concept of World Order
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NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS AFTER GANDHI (MGPE-007)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-007
Assignment Code: MGPE-007/ASST/TMA/2017-18
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 achievements and shortfalls of social revolution in India.
2. Briefly examine the role of leadership in peace movements in India.
3. Explain the basis and ideology propounded by Acharya Vinoba Bhave.
4. Discuss the different ecological issues that are affecting mankind today.
5. Explain the significance of Jaiprakash Narayan’s Total Revolution.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Civil Rights movements in the United States
b) Non- violent movement of Gandhi
7. a) Gandhi on prohibition
b) Democracy and Social Revolution
8. a) Gandhi and farmers’ movement
b) Eco-feminism in India
9. a) National Water Conservation Policy in India
b) Green Peace movement in the 21st century
10. a) Anti-apartheid movement in South Africa
b) Solidarity Movement in Poland

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GANDHIAN APPROACH TO PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION (MGPE-008)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-008
Assignment Code: MGPE-008/ASST/TMA/2017-18
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 importance of tolerance in the making of a harmonious society.
2. Discuss the role of state and civil society as instruments of peace.
3. Write a short note on the following in your own words:
a) Gandhi’s vision of community peace
b) Main features of feminist approach to peace
4. Discuss some of the major theoretical approaches with regard to conflict inherent in human beings.
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) Western approaches to negotiation and mediation
b) Gandhian approach to conflict resolution
7. a) The Chipko Movement
b) Fasting as a method of conflict resolution
8. a) Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918)
b) The Rowlett Satyagraha
9. a) The idea of Shanti Sena and its role in conflict resolution
b) Gandhi’s idea of fearlessness in the context of Noakhali
10. a) North-East India and efforts towards peace
b) India’s role in Sri Lankan ethnic conflict

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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, TRANSFORMATION AND PEACE BUILDING
(MGPE -010)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-010
Assignment Code: MGPE-010/ASST/TMA/2017-18
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 contemporary debates to eradicate conflicts.
2. Critically examine the sources of conflict.
3. Explain the following in about 250 words each:
a. Key clauses of Conflict Analysis
b. United Nations and Conflict Management
4. Discuss the various methods and modes of Conflict Management.
5. Give an account of the problem of violence in Nagaland.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Non-violent approach to conflict transformation
b) Structural violence
7. a) Gandhi’s Idea of Swaraj
b) The Champaran Satyagraha
8. a) Main characteristic of peace building
b) Gandhian Satyagraha in South Africa
9. a) Approaches to peace building
b) Post-conflict re-construction and re-habilitation
10. a) India’s role in Afghan reconstruction
b) Idea of Trusteeship as expounded by Gandhi

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HUMAN SECURITY (MGPE-011)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-011
Assignment Code: MGPE-011/ASST/TMA/2017-18
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. Trace the evolution and meaning of the concept of Human Security and bring out its significance for the welfare of the disadvantaged sections of society.
2. Discuss Dr. Mahabub-ul-Haq’s .contribution to the concept of human development and human security.
3. Explain the following in about 250 words each:
a. Gandhian vision of Human Security
b. Gender, Development and Human Security
4. Examine the various features of rural unorganised labour. Suggest some measures that can improve its lot.
5. Discuss the marginalisation of women in India. Identify the measures for their empowerment.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Concept of non-state violence
b) State-violence in South Asia
7. a) Relationship between development and global warming
b) Food security and global concerns
8. a) Approach to peace and international cooperation
b) New global order
9. a) Human security and Development
b) Human security in South Asia
10. a) Human security and poverty eradication
b) Human security in India

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CIVIL SOCIETY, POLITICAL REGIMES AND CONFLICT (MGPE-013)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MGPE-013
Assignment Code:MGPE013/ASST/TMA/2017-18
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 Hegel’s notion of civil society.
2. Examine the role and relevance of civil society in South Asia.
3. Explain the evolution and types of peace movements in India.
4. Discuss various approaches to the study of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
5. Briefly explain the nature and scope of the concept of civil society.

SECTION-II

Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Accountability of civil society organisations
b) Conception of the constructive programme
7. a) Debates on advanced capitalist state
b) Changing relations among market, state and civil society
8. a) Empowerment of women and capacity building
b) Relationship between state and civil society
9. a) Role of NGOs for mobilising voluntary action
b) Gandhian civil society and globalisation
10. a) Anti-Nuclear protest movements
b) Organisations working for global peace


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