MPSE-7 EM 2025-26 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND POLITICS IN INDIA (MPSE-007)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MPSE-007
Assignment Code: ASST/TMA/2025-26

SECTION – I

1. Define social movements and explain their significance in democratic politics. Illustrate with examples from India.
2. Analyse the evolution and impact of the peasant movements in colonial and post colonial India.
3. Examine the theoretical contributions of the Resource Mobilisation and Relative Deprivation approaches to the study of social movements.
4. Discuss the nature and role of Dalit and backward class movements in shaping India’s political discourse.
5. Write short notes on the following in about 250 words each: a) New Social Movements and their characteristics b) Identity politics and mobilisation in India

SECTION – II

6. How have women’s movements in India evolved over time? Examine their influence on law and policy

. 7. Analyse the objectives and achievements of environmental movements such as the Chipko and Narmada BachaoAndolan.

8. What role have tribal movements played in the politics of autonomy and resource rights in India?
9. Discuss the relationship between globalisation and farmers’ movements in contemporary India.
10. Write short notes on the following in about 250 words each: a) All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) b) Role of civil society in social mobilisation