IGNOU BPSE-141 Assignment 2026-27New
Gandhi and Contemporary World
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Nov 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 07 Nov 2026, 08:55 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 04 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BPSE-141 assignment front page →| Course code | BPSE-141 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gandhi and Contemporary World |
| Programme | Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Political Science (BAFPS/BAM)BAPSH, BAFPS, BAM |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BPSE-141/ASST/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English, English/Hindi, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Fri, 04 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BPSE-141 assignment
The BPSE-141 assignment covers Gandhi’s life and ideas, development and the environment, village economy, and related movements and concepts.
It has 10 questions across three assignments, worth 100 marks in total. Assignment I has two 20-mark questions, Assignment II has three 10-mark questions, and Assignment III has five 6-mark questions. The approximate word limits are 500, 250 and 100 words per answer respectively.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Describe Gandhi’s childhood and his early period in England. |
| Q2 | 20 | Critically examine Gandhi’s concept of civilization. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain development and consider its destructive effects on the environment. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain Gandhi’s understanding of Swaraj as self-rule. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss Gandhi’s idea of a village economy. |
| Q6 | 6 | Write a short note on Satyagraha. |
| Q7 | 6 | Write a short note on trusteeship. |
| Q8 | 6 | Write a short note on the Bhoodan Movement. |
| Q9 | 6 | Write a short note on pacifism. |
| Q10 | 6 | Write a short note on the Gulabi Gang. |
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 all questions in the three assignments and submit them together.
- Write answers in your own words.
- Keep answers approximately within the word limit for each assignment: 500, 250 and 100 words per question for Assignments I, II and III respectively.
- Submit the completed work to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre.
- Obtain and retain a receipt from the Study Centre; keep a photocopy of the assignment if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return the assignment after evaluation.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before attempting the questions.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BPSE-141 assignment code for 2026–27?
The code is BPSE-141/ASST/TMA/2026-2027.
How many questions are in the BPSE-141 assignment?
There are 10 questions across three assignments, and all must be answered.
What are the marks and weightage for BPSE-141?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The listing gives its weightage as 30%.
What are the word limits for the assignment?
The approximate limits per answer are 500 words in Assignment I, 250 words in Assignment II and 100 words in Assignment III.
Where should I submit the BPSE-141 assignment?
Submit all three assignments together to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre and retain the receipt.
What are the submission dates for BPSE-141?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates differ by session.
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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.