Introduction
This post compiles all the answers for the IGNOU MPSE-004: Social and Political Thought in Modern India assignment (TMA 2024–25). Each question has been answered in detail and is available through direct links. This includes both long-form 500-word answers and short notes for Section II. Click the links below to access each response directly.
SECTION – I
- Discuss the inter-relationship between religion and polity in pre-modern Indian Political Thought.
- Examine Sri Aurbindo’s critique of political moderates in Indian National Movements.
- Examine the arrival of nationalism in early 19th century India.
- Examine M.S. Golwalkar’s views on negative and positive Hindutva.
- Discuss Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s views on caste system and its annihilation.
SECTION – II
- a) Swami Vivekananda on Nationalism
b) Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia’s socialist thought (included in same link) - a) Role of Muslims in anti-imperialist movement in Colonial India
b) Jawaharlal Nehru’s vision of secularism - a) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan on Hindu–Muslim unity
b) E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker on Dravidian Mobilisation (same link) - a) Philosophical Foundations of Gandhi’s political perspective
b) Jawaharlal Nehru’s Scientific Humanism (same link) - a) M.N. Roy’s Radical Humanism
b) Rabindranath Tagore’s critique of nationalism (same link)
Conclusion
Each link provides an in-depth and student-friendly answer, ideal for IGNOU assignment submissions. Use this post as your one-stop resource for MPSE-004. All content adheres to IGNOU’s academic standards. Best of luck with your studies!