IGNOU BSOE-143 Assignment 2026-27
Environmental Sociology
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 02 Nov 2026, 04:24 pm.
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| Course code | BSOE-143 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Environmental Sociology |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BASOH)BAG, BASOH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BSOE-143/ASST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BSOE-143 assignment
The BSOE-143 assignment explores sociological approaches to environmental issues, including treadmill theory, risk society, modernity and nature, and social ecology in India. It also covers environmental movements, green politics, climate change and displacement.
There are 10 compulsory questions across three sections, worth 100 marks overall. Section I has two 20-mark answers of about 500 words each; Section II has three 10-mark answers of about 250 words each; Section III has five 6-mark answers of about 100 words each. The assignment contributes 30% to the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the circumstances in which treadmill theory emerged. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss sociologists’ contributions to understanding the idea of a risk society. |
| Q3 | 10 | Examine the character of India's Narmada Bachao Andolan. |
| Q4 | 10 | Critically assess how modernity relates to nature. |
| Q5 | 10 | Trace how the social ecology perspective developed in India. |
| Q6 | 06 | Write a brief account of green politics. |
| Q7 | 06 | Write a short note on Baba Amte. |
| Q8 | 06 | Provide a brief account of climate change. |
| Q9 | 06 | Explain the concept of the Anthropocene briefly. |
| Q10 | 06 | Write a short note on climate refugees. |
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 10 questions in your own words and read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before starting.
- Keep answers close to the section limits: about 500 words in Section I, 250 words in Section II and 100 words in Section III.
- Use an introduction and conclusion for descriptive answers, and organise arguments and explanations clearly for middle-category answers.
- Read the relevant units, plan your points and arrange them logically before preparing the final answers.
- Present answers neatly, connect sentences and paragraphs clearly, and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all completed assignments within the required deadline to the coordinator of your study centre to meet term-end examination eligibility requirements.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy of the assignment if possible.
- Ask the study centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; the PDF gives different admission-batch deadlines, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which session is the BSOE-143 assignment for?
It is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions. The official listing includes BAG and BASOH, with English and Hindi mediums available.
What are the total marks and weightage for BSOE-143?
The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final course result.
How many questions must I answer, and what are the word limits?
All 10 questions are compulsory. Write about 500 words each for Questions 1–2, 250 words each for Questions 3–5, and 100 words each for Questions 6–10.
What are the BSOE-143 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. The PDF instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 admission batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch. Dates can differ by session; the current listing dates are used here.
Where should I submit the completed assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your study centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it; the PDF also recommends keeping a photocopy if possible.
What is the assignment code for BSOE-143?
The printed assignment code is BSOE-143/ASST/TMA/2026-27.
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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.