BPSC 114
BPSC 114
BPSC 114
BACHELOR OF ARTS
POLITICAL SCIENCE HONOURS
(BAPSH)
ASSIGNMENT 2023-24
As we have informed you in the Programme Guide, evaluation in IGNOU consists of two
parts: i) continuous evaluation through assignments, and ii) term-end examination. In the final
result, assignments of a course carry 30% weightage while 70% weightage is given for term-end
examination.
You will have to do three Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) whose total marks add up to 100
and carry a weightage of 30 %. This Assignment booklet has TMAs for the core course BPSC
114: Indian Political Thought –II, which is a six credit course.
Assignment One has Descriptive Category Questions (DCQs). These are meant for writing
essay type answers, with an introduction and a conclusion. These are intended to test your
ability to describe understanding/knowledge about the topic in a systematic, to-the-point, and
coherent manner.
Assignment Two has Middle Category Questions (MCQs). These questions 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 ability to clearly understand concepts and
processes.
Assignment Three has Short Category Questions (SCQs). These questions are meant to
improve your skill of recall the relevant/precise information about persons, writing, events, and
or clear understanding of concepts and processes.
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.
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.
You must obtain a receipt from the Study Centre for the assignments submitted and retain it.
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 Student Evaluation Division at IGNOU,
New Delhi.
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BPSC -114: INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT –II
(TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT)
There are three Sections in the Assignment. You have to answer all questions in the
Sections.
Assignment - I
1. Enumerate and describe the salient features of Modern Indian Political Thought. 20
2. Discuss Raja Rammohan Roy’s reformist efforts in the religious reform. 20
Assignment - II
Assignment - III