IGNOU BSW-042 Assignment 2026-27
Tribal Society
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 09 Nov 2026, 08:55 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Mon, 21 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BSW-042 assignment front page →| Course code | BSW-042 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Tribal Society |
| Programme | Certificate in Tribal Studies (CTRBS)CTRBS, CTRBSOL |
| School | School of Social Work |
| 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 |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Mon, 21 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BSW-042 assignment
The BSW-042 assignment covers tribal religion, rites, society, economy, art, governance and ethnicity in India.
The PDF lists three numbered questions with 600-, 300- and 150-word responses and choices in Questions 2 and 3. Its note refers to five questions, although only three are printed. The listed parts account for 80 marks, while the stated total is 100.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (i) | 20 | Describe early tribal religion in India. |
| Q1 (ii) | 20 | Discuss puberty and initiation rites among some Indian tribes. |
| Q2 (i) | 10 | Discuss women's roles in tribal economies and political structures. |
| Q2 (ii) | 10 | Describe tribal art in India. |
| Q2 (iii) | 10 | Explain the concept of caste and gender. |
| Q3 (i) | 5 | Describe the Bhil tribe. |
| Q3 (ii) | 5 | Discuss tribes and governance. |
| Q3 (iii) | 5 | Explain forest-based tribal economies. |
| Q3 (iv) | 5 | Describe the economic classification of tribes in India. |
| Q3 (v) | 5 | Discuss the Indian state's response to the tribal situation. |
| Q3 (vi) | 5 | Explain the concept of ethnicity. |
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
- Write each response in Question 1 in 600 words.
- Answer any two parts of Question 2 in about 300 words each.
- Answer any four parts of Question 3 in about 150 words each.
- Do not copy assignments from another person.
- Submit the assignment to the coordinator of your allotted study centre by the applicable deadline.
- The PDF says one assignment per course must be submitted to become eligible for the term-end examination.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). Dates differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of BSW-042?
The course is titled Tribal Society.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The listing gives 100 maximum marks and 30% weightage. The printed question parts account for 80 marks.
How many questions are printed in the assignment?
Three numbered questions are printed, although the note refers to five questions.
What are the word limits?
Question 1 asks for 600 words per response, Question 2 about 300 words per response, and Question 3 about 150 words per response.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre.
When is the assignment due?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. Dates differ by session.
Other IGNOU CTRBS assignments
- BSW-041: Understanding the Tribals
- BSW-043: Tribals of South and Central India
- BSW-044: Tribals in North and Northeast Region in India
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.