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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Examine the Prohibition Movement and its impact, especially in the Indian scenario.

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Introduction The Prohibition Movement refers to the organized campaign against the consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages. Rooted in moral, social, and health concerns, this movement has taken various forms globally and within India. In India, the Prohibition Movement gained significant momentum during the freedom struggle under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership. Gandhi considered alcohol a social […]

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Master Post – Gandhi’s Political Thought (MGP-004) Assignment Answers 2024-25

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Master Post: MGP-004 Assignment Solutions (2024–25) Below is the complete list of answers for the Tutor Marked Assignment of MGP-004: Gandhi’s Political Thought, IGNOU 2024–25 session. Click on each question to read the detailed answer. Section I Analyze Gandhi critique of the process of industrialization. Examine Gandhi views on the importance of ‘ends’ and ‘means’

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Conflict and its resolution

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Introduction Conflict is a natural part of human society. It arises from differences in values, beliefs, goals, or resources. While conflict is unavoidable, how we handle it determines whether it leads to violence or peaceful change. Mahatma Gandhi offered a powerful approach to resolving conflict through non-violence, truth, and dialogue. His philosophy was not about

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Gandhi’s views on preventing ‘Structural Violence’

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Introduction Structural violence refers to systematic forms of harm and injustice embedded within social, political, and economic systems. This includes poverty, caste discrimination, gender inequality, and economic exploitation. Mahatma Gandhi was deeply aware of these injustices and aimed to prevent them through non-violent means, grassroots reforms, and moral awakening. His approach to preventing structural violence

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Social transformation and redistribution of power in socialism

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Introduction Socialism is a political and economic philosophy that emphasizes equality, collective ownership, and the fair distribution of resources. Mahatma Gandhi was not a socialist in the Marxist or communist sense, but he believed in the values of economic equality, justice, and decentralization. His idea of social transformation involved moral and non-violent change, while redistribution

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Concept of ‘ahimsa’

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Introduction Ahimsa, or non-violence, is the cornerstone of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy. More than just the absence of violence, Ahimsa represents a deep commitment to love, compassion, and respect for all life. Gandhi believed that Ahimsa is the highest virtue and the most powerful tool for social and political change. It was central to his personal

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Colonialism and Imperialism

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Introduction Colonialism and imperialism were central issues that Mahatma Gandhi opposed throughout his life. These two systems enabled powerful countries to dominate weaker ones politically, economically, socially, and culturally. Gandhi saw colonialism and imperialism as unjust, exploitative, and dehumanizing. His struggle against British colonial rule in India became one of the most powerful non-violent resistance

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The role of constructive programme in Gandhi’s philosophy

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Introduction The Constructive Programme was a vital part of Mahatma Gandhi’s strategy for India’s independence and social reform. While political actions like civil disobedience and satyagraha received more attention, Gandhi believed that true freedom would only be meaningful if society also changed from within. The Constructive Programme outlined the positive, everyday actions that Indians could

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