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

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

1. Analyze Gandhi critique of the process of industrialization.
2. Examine Gandhi views on the importance of ‘ends’ and ‘means’ in the resolution of conflicts.
3. According to Gandhi, economic equality is the ‘master key’ to non-violent independence. Discuss.
4. According to Gandhi, centralized power and authority results in corruption and so he underlines the need for devolution of power. Discuss its relevance in the 21st century.
5. Examine the crucial links between Fascism and Racialism.

Section II

1. Gandhi’s concept of individual autonomy
2. Satyagraha as a tool of conflict resolution
3. Main elements of Gandhian pacifism
4. The role of constructive programme in Gandhi’s philosophy
5. Colonialism and Imperialism
6. Concept of ‘ahimsa’
7. Social transformation and redistribution of power in socialism
8. Gandhi’s views on preventing ‘Structural Violence’
9. Conflict and its resolution
10. State, obligation and civil disobedience

Use these answers for academic reference and prepare your IGNOU submission with original content. All answers are written in simple, easy-to-understand language based on Gandhi’s thoughts.