IGNOU BHIE-141 Assignment 2026-27
History of China c. 1840-1978
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 14 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 25 Nov 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BHIE-141 assignment front page →| Course code | BHIE-141 |
|---|---|
| Course title | History of China c. 1840-1978 |
| Programme | Bachelor's of Arts (History); B.A. General (BAG); B.A. Honours (BAHIH)BAHIH, BAG |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BHIE-141/ASST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 25 Nov 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BHIE-141 assignment
The BHIE-141 assignment covers the history of China from around 1840 to 1978, including uprisings, reforms, political movements and revolution.
It has three assignments worth 100 marks in total. Students must answer all 10 questions: two descriptive answers of about 500 words each, three answers of about 250 words each, and five short answers of about 100 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the First Opium War and the Treaty of Nanking. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the bourgeoisie during Yuan Shikai's rule. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain the reforms introduced by the Qing dynasty. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain the strategy adopted by the Communist Party of China. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss the significance of the Chinese Revolution. |
| Q6 | 6 | Write briefly about the Taiping uprising. |
| Q7 | 6 | Write briefly about the Boxer uprising. |
| Q8 | 6 | Describe Sun Yatsen's Three Principles. |
| Q9 | 6 | Write briefly about the Hundred Days' reforms. |
| Q10 | 6 | Write briefly about the Long March. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer every question in all three assignments in your own words.
- Keep answers close to the stated limits: about 500, 250 or 100 words, depending on the assignment.
- Present answers neatly and arrange ideas logically, with clear connections between paragraphs.
- Submit the assignments to your Study Centre Coordinator within the stipulated time to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Check your Regional Centre website to see whether online submission is available.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt from the Study Centre; keep a photocopy if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 October 2026 (June term-end exam); 30 April 2027 (December term-end exam), according to the current listing. Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which programmes include the BHIE-141 assignment?
The assignment booklet lists B.A. General (BAG) and B.A. Honours (BAHIH).
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
The three assignments carry 100 marks in total and have 30% weightage.
How many questions must I answer?
You must answer all 10 questions across the three assignments.
What are the submission dates?
The current listing gives 31 October 2026 for the June term-end exam and 30 April 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF gives 31 March 2027 for the July 2026 session and 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 session. Dates can differ by session.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to your Study Centre Coordinator. Your Regional Centre may also offer online submission through its website.
Is BHIE-141 available in Hindi and English?
The official listing gives both English and Hindi as available mediums.
Other IGNOU BAHIH assignments
All BAHIH assignments →Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.