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MPS
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Assignments
(M.A. Second Year Courses)
July 2014 and January 2015 Sessions
School of Social Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
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OPTIONAL COURSES: M.A. II Year (Political Science)
Dear Student,
Starting this academic session, you will have to do only one Tutor Marked Assignment
for each of the courses in the Master’s Degree Programme in Political Science. Each
assignment has descriptive and short category questions. Descriptive Category
Questions (DCQs) are meant for writing essay type answers, with an introduction and a
conclusion. These are intended to test your ability to describe your
understanding/knowledge about the topic in a systematic, to-the-point and coherent
manner. Short Category Questions (SCQs) require you to first analyse the topic in terms
of arguments and explanations and then write the answers in a concise manner. They
are meant to test your understanding of the concepts and processes, and your capacity
to critically analyse them.
Before you attempt the assignments, please read the instructions carefully provided in
the Programme Guide. It is important that you write the answers to all the TMA
questions in your own words. Your answers should be within the approximate range of
the word-limit set for a particular section. Remember, writing answers to assignment
questions will improve your writing skills and prepare you for the term-end
examination.
This booklet has assignments of all II year courses in Political Science. Do the
assignments of only those courses for which you are enrolled and leave the rest.
Submission:
You need to submit all the assignments within the stipulated time for being eligible to
appear in the term-end examination. The completed assignments should be submitted
as per the following schedule.
Last date of Submission Whom to submit
March 31, 2015 for July 2014 Session
September 30, 2015 for January 2015
Session
The Coordinator of the Study
Centre allotted to you
Please obtain a receipt from the Study Centre for the assignments submitted and retain
it. If possible, keep a Xerox copy of the assignments with you.
The Study Centre will return the assignments to you after they are evaluated. Please
insist on this. The Study Centre has to send the marks to the SR&E Division at IGNOU,
New Delhi.
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GUIDELINES FOR DOING ASSIGNMENTS
We expect you to answer each question as per guidelines mentioned in the assignment.
You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind:
1) Planning: Read the assignments carefully, go through the Units on which they
are based. Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange them
in a logical order.
2) Organisation: Be a little selective and analytic before drawing up a rough
outline of your answer. Give adequate attention to your introduction and
conclusion.
Make sure that your answer:
a) is logical and coherent;
b) has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs, and
c) is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression, style
and presentation.
3) Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answer, you can write down the
final version for submission, writing each answer neatly and underlining the
points you wish to emphasize. Make sure that the answer is within the stipulated
word limit.
Wishing you all the best,
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INDIA AND THE WORLD (MPSE-001)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-001
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2014-15
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 20marks.
SECTION –I
1. Examine the features and relevance of the interdependence approach to the
study of Indian foreign policy.
2. Describe the mechanisms and institutions that play an important role in
shaping India’s foreign policy.
3. Critically examine India’s initiatives to strengthen arms control and
disarmament.
4. Examine the role of MNCs in contemporary international economic relations.
5. Describe the major developments in India-China relations since the 1970s.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) India’s interests in Central Asia
b) Areas of tension in India –Bangladesh relations
7. a) Indo-US relations in the new millennium
b) Rationale and implications of India and Pakistan’s nuclear tests of 1998
8. a) Political parties in foreign policy decision making
b) India ASEAN relations during the cold war
9. a) Structure and functions of the Ministry of External Affairs
b) Religion in post-Communist societies
10. a) Significance of BIMSTEC
b) Realist approach to Indian foreign policy
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STATE AND SOCIETY IN LATIN AMERICA (MPSE-002)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-002
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2014-15
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. Identify the significant features of populist movements in Latin America.
2. Critically examine the historical role of the Church in Latin America since the
days of Iberian colonisation.
3. Examine political democracy and economic development in the context of recent
Latin America experience.
4. Examine the features of the Peasant and Land Rights Movements in Latin
America.
5. What do you understand by dependency? Compare the theory of dependency
with other major theories of development and growth 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) Neo-liberal economic policies adopted by Latin American countries in recent
years
7. a) Revolutionary movements in Latin America and their causes
b) Women's movement in the transitional democracies of Latin America
8. a) Peasant and the land rights movements in Latin America
b) Consolidation of democracy in Latin America
9. a) Latin America and the Asia Pacific Region
b) Latin America and India relations
10. a) Legacy of the institution of slavery in Latin America
b) Jose De Sam Martin
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WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT (From Plato to Marx) (MPSE-003)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-003
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2014-15
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 relationship between political thought and political science.
2. Comment on Plato’s place in western political theory.
3. Write an essay on Aristotle’s theory of revolution.
4. Examine St. Thomas Aquinas views on the relationship between the church
and the state.
5. Discuss Machiavelli’s classification of forms of government.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) John Locke on social contract and civil society
b) Thomas Hobbes on civil and natural law
7. a) Rousseau’s critique of civil society
b) Immanuel Kant and perpetual peace
8. a) Edmund Burke’s critique of natural rights and social contract
b) ‘The Panopticon’ (Jeremy Bentham)
9. a) Hegel’s views on history
b) Alexis de Tocqueville on women and family
10. a) John Stuart Mill on women’s equality
b) Karl Marx’s theory of Alienation
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SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT IN MODERN INDIA (MPSE-004)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-004
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2014-15
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. Write an essay on state and sovereignty in Ancient India.
2. Write an essay on construction of India in the 19th century.
3. Discuss the trajectory of Muslim thought in early colonial India.
4. Examine Jyotiba Phule as a social revolutionary.
5. Compare the Moderate and the Extremist ideologies in colonial India.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Swami Vivekananda on social change
b) Sri Aurobindo on passive resistance
7. a) Hindu nationalism of V. D. Savarkar
b) Political ideas of M. S. Golwalkar
8. a) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan on Hindu-Muslim unity
b) Maulana Maududi on Nationalism
9. a) Pandita Ramabai on contesting patriarchy
b) Jaipal Singh and Adivasi movement
10. a) Gandhi’s views on the relationship between religion and politics
b) Jawaharlal Nehru on scientific temper
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STATE AND SOCIETY IN AFRICA (MPSE-005)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-005
Assignment Code : Asst/TMA/2014-15
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. In what ways did colonial rule alter the domestic and international economic
relations of the African continent?
2. Trace the changing nature of state in Africa.
3. Assess the efforts towards regional economic integration in Africa.
4. The ‘White Rule’ in South Africa was responsible for repressive and alienating
violence. Comment.
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) Objective and Subjective schools of nationalism
b) Response of the colonial powers to the rise of nationalism in Africa
7. a) Impact of the two world wars on Africa
b) Human security situation in Africa
8. a) Emergence and growth of political parties 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) Driving factors of India-Africa relations in the post Cold war years
b) Islam in Africa
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PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES (MPSE-006)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-006
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2014-15
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. Describe the main methods of peaceful settlement of international disputes
giving suitable examples.
2. Examine the methods by which the traditional state and the contemporary
civil society seek to achieve peace.
3. What is war? What strategies were adopted by the superpowers to fight or
deter an nuclear war?
4. What is peacekeeping? Assess the peacekeeping role of the United Nations.
5. Critically examine the neo–realist and the postmodernist approaches to
human security.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Doctrine of Just War
b) Composition and functions of the International Court of Justice
7. a) Non-proliferation Treaty
b) Insurgencies and Civil Wars
8. a) Role of regional organisations in conflict prevention and conflict
resolution
b) Waltz’s analyses of the causes of war
9. a) Gandhi’s concept of Shanti Sena
b) Operational and structural aspects of civil war
10. a) Theories of War
b) Resource scarcity and conflict
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SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND POLITICS IN INDIA (MPSE-007)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-007
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2014-2015
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 features of new social movements.
2. Critically evaluate the structural –functional approach to social movements.
3. Write an essay on the idea of social transformation in India after Independence.
4. Analyse the impact of globalisation on farmers in India.
5. How do you relate state, market and social movements with each other? Explain.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Meaning of Dalits
b) Politics of reservation
7. a) Primordial and instrumentalist approaches to study social movements
b) Regionalism
8. a ) Differentiation within the agrarian classes
b) Genesis of farmers’ movements
9. a) Fisher folks’ organizations
b) Appiko movement
10. a) Limitations of formal democracy
b) Relationship between social movements and democracy
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STATE POLITICS IN INDIA (MPSE-008)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-008
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2014-2015
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. Compare the systemic and Marxian frameworks to study state politics.
2. Discuss the post-colonial experience of development of state system in India.
3. Analyse the nature of nexus between politicians, bureaucrats and criminals and
its impact on electoral politics.
4. Write an essay on the relationship between freedom and development.
5. Critically examine the breakdown of the Congress System.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words each:
6. a) The social capital
b) The Union-State relationship
7. a) Determinants of electoral behavior
b) Self-determination movements
8. a) Cooperative societies
b) States and economic reforms
9. a) Politics of water disputes
b) Ethnic minorities and politics
10. a) Role of caste in politics
b) Drawbacks of the electoral system
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CANADA: POLITICS AND SOCIETY (MPSE-009)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-009
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2014-15
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 basic features and nature of the Constitution of Canada.
2. Describe and evaluate the distribution of powers between Federal and
Provincial governments in Canada.
3. Analyse the distinctive features of the Party System in Canada.
4. Write an essay on the nature, role and limitations of civil society
participation in Canada’s political process.
5. What policy measures have been undertaken by the Canadian
Government towards realisation of Aborginal self–government?
Elaborate.
SECTION –II
6. Analyse the ideological and social bases of the separatist movement in
Quebec.
7. Describe the objectives and the ideology of the multiculturalism policy as
adopted in Canada.
8. Define Human Security and analyse Canada’s integrated approach to
development.
9. What do you understand by Liberal Internationalism? Briefly explain the
salient aspects of Canadian liberal internationalist middle-
powermanship.
10. Explain Canada’s contribution towards a strong rule–based multilateral
trading system of WTO.
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EUROPEAN UNION IN WORLD AFFAIRS (MPSE-011)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-011
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2014-15
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. Describe the main characteristics of treaties of Amsterdam and Nice.
What role have these played in the formation of the European Union?
2. Discuss Consociationalism as a state–centric model of European
integration.
3. Examine the contribution, functions and role of the European
Commission.
4. Analyse the main features of a Single Market and its effects on European
Union members.
5. Describe and assess Germany’s approach towards European unity
movement.
SECTION-II
6. Examine the factors that facilitated the development of a Common
European Security and Defence Policy.
7. Write an essay on the Fifth enlargement of European Union –from EU-15
to EU -25.
8. “Europe needs the US and the US needs Europe”. Explain in the context of
EU- US relations.
9. Analyse the basic objectives of European Union’s development policy.
10. Compare the nature and utility of regional integration in Europe and
South Asia.
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STATE AND SOCIETY IN AUSTRALIA (MPSE-012)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE 012
Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2014-15
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. Briefly explain the changing colonial attributes and policies of the Aboriginal
Community in Australian society.
2. Explain the origins and evolution of the White Australia policy.
3. Discuss immigration, formation of identity and citizenship rights in Australia.
4. Describe the role and powers of the Australian Senate as stated in its
Constitution.
5. Examine the division of powers in the Australian federalism.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of question in about 250 words
6. a) Electoral System and the Changing Dynamics of the Australian Party
system
b) Rise of Nationalism in Australia
7. a) Characteristics of nationalism and National Identity in Australia
b) Ethic and cultural complexity of Australia Society
8. a) Post Second World War development strategy in Australia
b) Australian Economy in the era of Globalisation
9. a) Growth of welfare state in Australia
b) Trade liberalization through Multilateralism
10. a) Immigration and economics prosperity in Australia
b) Women’s Political participation in Australia
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AUSTRALIAS FOREIGN POLICY (MPSE-013)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MPSE-013
Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2014-15
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. Examine the changing trends in the Australian foreign policy.
2. Discuss the structure, process and policy implementation of Australia’s foreign
policy.
3. Explain Australia’s contribution towards a strong role based multilateral trading
system of the WTO.
4. Critically examine the impact of economic reforms on Australia’s trade and
investment.
5. Examine Australia’s role in America’s war against international terrorism.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Australia –China Relations: 1980 - 1990s
b) Economic cooperation between India –Australia
7. a) East Timor in Australia –Indonesia relations
b) Australia’s peacekeeping role in ASEAN during Cambodian crisis
8. a) Australia’s role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
b) Australian immigration policy and war on terrorism
9. a) Environmental movement in Australia
b) Australian policy towards Human Rights
10. a) Australia’s nuclear non-proliferation and arms control policy
b) Australia uranium export policy
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES (MED-002)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MED-002
Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2014-15
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 concept and dimensions of sustainable development.
2. Discuss the principles of Intra-generational equity and Justice for sustainable
development.
3. Discuss the various parameters to be considered for assessing sustainable
development.
4. Explain the progress of industrialization and its impact on sustainable
development.
5. Explain the following in your own words:
a) Eco-system approach.
b) Living in harmony with nature.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) WTO’s policies for Sustainable Development.
b) Biodiversity towards Sustainable Development.
7. a) Constitutional provisions for environmental protection and sustainable
development.
b) Regional initiatives for environment protection and sustainable
development.
8. a) UN’s initiative for environment and sustainable development.
b) Civil society initiatives for sustainable development.
9. a) Integration of scientific and traditional development knowledge for
sustainable development.
b) Human Resource Development for sustainable development.
10. a) Traditional and indigenous knowledge for sustainable development.
b) ICT in sustainable development of the rural community.
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GLOBALISATION AND ENVIRONMENT (MED-008)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MED-008
Assignment Code : Assignment/TMA/2014-15
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 globalization and its effects on environment.
2. Discuss the impact of environmental calamities and its impact on society.
3. Examine the role of MNCs and TNCs in the era of neo-liberal economic
globalization.
4. Explain the importance of Rio declaration on environment and development.
5. Explain the following in your own words:
a) Man-made disasters
b) Global warming
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words:
6. a) Environmental law and standards on South Asian States
b) Bretton Woods institutions in environmental protection
7. a) Role of the WTO and World Bank in protecting the global environment
b) Environmental concerns in South Asia
8. a) NGOs and their impact on global policies
b) Indian initiatives for environment and development
9. a) Seed Suicides (India)
b) Enron Power Project (Nepal)
10. a) Biodiversity protection in India
b) Key elements of the human development approach
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GANDHI’S POLITICAL THOUGHT (MGP-004)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MGP-004
Assignment Code: MGP-004/ASST/TMA/2014-15
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 grounds on which Gandhi criticized the West.
2. Explain the Gandhi’s concept of Gram Swaraj.
3. Discuss the nature of Indian political institutions and practices during British rule.
4. How do you explain Gandhi’s assessment of Indian National Congress?
5. Examine Gandhi’s views on the importance of Ends and Means.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words each.
6. a) Power and Authority
b) Concept of liberalism and constitutionalism
7. a) Gandhi’s non-violent struggle against colonialism
b) Gandhi’s views on Fascism
8. a) Meaning of Socialism and Communalism
b) Importance of constructive programme
9. a) Gandhi’s views on structural violence
b) Meaning and Techniques of Satyagraha
10. a) Main elements of Gandhian pacifism
b) Gandhi’s views on War
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NON-VIOLENT MOVEMENTS AFTER GANDHI (MGPE-007)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MGPE-007
Assignment Code: MGPE-007/ASST/TMA/2014-15
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 the social resolution in India.
2. Examine the Bhoodan movement as propounded by Acharya Vinoba Bhave.
3. Critically examine the ecological issues that are affecting mankind today.
4. Discuss the major concerns of liquor policy and public health related issues in
India.
5. Explain the main features of Total Revolution.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question in about 250 words each.
6. a) Globalisation and farmer’s movement
b) Chipko movement
7. a) Women and Civil Rights movement
b) Civil Rights movement in United States of America
8. a) Narmada Bachao Andolan
b) Silent Valley Movement
9. a) Types of Non-violent movements
b) Eco Feminist movements
10. a) Non-violent solidarity movement in Poland
b) Anti-apartheid movement in South Africa
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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/2014-15
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. Explain the concept of peace and conflict transformation in ensuring peace.
2. Analyse the different solutions put forward by Gandhi to deal with intolerance.
3. Write a short note on the following in your own words:
a) Gandhian vision of community peace
b) Understanding tolerance and harmony
4. Briefly examine Gandhi’s scheme of world federation and peace among nations.
5. Critically examine the concept of mediation and its utility in conflict resolution.
SECTION –II
Write short notes on each part of the question in about 250 words.
6. a) Gandhi’s vision of community peace
b) Explain the role of SEWA and its notable features
7. a) Fasting for conflict resolution
b) Gandhi’s views on industrial conflicts
8. a) Bring out the relevance of dialogue and negotiation in the contemporary
world
b) Explain the features and facets of reconciliation
9. a) Importance of dialogue and negotiation in conflict resolution
b) The idea of Shanti Sena
10. a) North-East India and efforts towards peace
b) Nation-building in Tibet, Myanmar and Bhutan
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CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (MGPE-010)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MGPE-010
Assignment Code: MGPE-010/ASST/TMA/204-15
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. Peacebuilding is a long term effort that requires diligent designing and painstaking
execution from different perspectives. Elucidate.
2. Examine the role of United Nations in strengthening the conflict ridden societies.
3. Explain the following in about 250 words:
a) Challenges of conflict assessment
b) Sources of conflict
4. Explain the main causes of terrorism in Punjab.
5. Discuss the non-violent approach to conflict transformation.
SECTION –II
Answer each part of the question about 250 words.
6. a) Notion of structural violence as laid out by Galtung
b) Gandhi’s idea of Swaraj
7. a) Gene Sharp’s approach to strategic non-violence conflict transformation
b) India’s role in reconstruction of Afghanistan
8. a) Gandhi’s criticism of modern civilization
b) Gandhi’s educational experiment in South Africa
9. a) Describe the Satyagraha campaign led by Gandhi in South Africa
b) Non-western approach to conflict transformation
10. a) Briefly explain post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation
b) Explain the factors responsible for the continuing conflict in Afghanistan
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HUMAN SECURITY (MGPE-011)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MGPE-011
Assignment Code: MGPE-011/ASST/TMA/2014-15
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 concept of Human Security and its dimensions as suggested in the Human
Development Report 1994.
2. Explain the State of Human Security in India.
3. Explain the following in your own words:
a) Post-conflict Peace Building
b) Gandhian vision of human security
4. Write an essay on Human Security and Human Rights.
5. Critically examine state violence in South Asia.
SECTION –II
6. Critically comment on the linkage between Development and Global warming.
7. Briefly explain the significance of environmental concerns for India.
8. Write a short note on the following in about 250 words each:
a) Problems of unorganized labour in the country
b) Empowerment of child labour in India
9. Describe the practices of Gandhian Thoughts for International Cooperation.
10. Distinguish between traditional security and human security.
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CIVIL SOCIETY, POLITICAL REGIMES AND CONFLICT (MGPE-013)
Tutor Marked Assignment
Course Code: MGPE-013
Assignment Code: MGPE-013/ASST/TMA/2014-15
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. Explain the classical notion of Civil Society and what lead to its breakdown.
2. Critically examine the changing relations among the market, state and civil
society.
3. Critically analyse the anti-globalisation movement.
4. Examine the early and recent non-violent protest movements.
5. Explain Gandhi’s view on the individual initiative and autonomy.
SECTION –II
Write a short note on each part of the question about 250 words.
6. a) Swaraj as self-reliance and self-government
b) Relationship between state and civil society
7. Discuss the role of NGOs in mobilizing voluntary action.
8. a) Evolution and Developments of Human Rights
b) Grameen Banks efforts towards eradication of poverty and hunger
9. Describe the approaches to the Study of Panchayat Raj Institutions.
10. Gandhi’s views on capacity building and women empowerment.
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