Introduction
This page contains all the solved answers for the MGPE-008 IGNOU assignment for the academic year 2024-25. The answers are written in simple, easy-to-understand language as per IGNOU guidelines. Each answer is more than 600 words and follows Gandhian principles on peace and conflict resolution.
Section I – Long Answers
- Explain why Gandhi undertook his mission and journey to Noakhali. Do you agree with his rationale?
- What in your understanding are the elements and concepts fundamental to the Gandhian approach to conflict resolution?
- It is said that Gandhi’s concept of ahimsa is different from pacifism. Do you agree?
- ‘Satyagraha is viable, autonomy producing method of conflict resolution.’ (Thomas Weber). Do you agree?
- Examine critically the role of education in promoting a peaceful social order.
Section II – Short Notes (Both Parts Answered)
- a) People’s participation in peace process
- b) Specific sources of Conflict
- a) Relevance of dialogue and negotiation in the contemporary world
- b) Difference between Direct and Structural Violence
- a) Concept of positive peace
- b) Gandhi’s views on fasting and its relevance today
- a) Gandhi’s views on the ‘ethics of strikes’
- b) Gandhi’s vision of Community Peace
- a) Role of Tolerance in the making of a Harmonious Society
- b) Idea of Shanti Sena and its role in conflict resolution
Conclusion
All answers have been published following IGNOU assignment guidelines for MGPE-008. These resources aim to help learners prepare well and understand Gandhian principles in depth. Feel free to browse through each answer and use them to build your own understanding and responses.