IGNOU BSW-131 Assignment 2026-27
Social Welfare Administration and Social Action
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:28 pm.
| Course code | BSW-131 |
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About the BSW-131 assignment
The BSW-131 assignment covers social welfare administration, social action and social legislation. It also explores the Indian judicial system, POSDCoRB and Britto’s principles of social action.
There are eight questions, of which you must answer any five in about 500 words each. Every question carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks. The assignment contributes 30% to the overall course grade.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain administration and present two definitions of social administration. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss how social welfare administration supports social work practice within administration. |
| Q3 | 20 | Outline the differences between social action and social change. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain the place of social action as a method of professional social work. |
| Q5 | 20 | Define social legislation and explain its needs and objectives. |
| Q6 | 20 | Discuss the relevance of the Indian judicial system. |
| Q7 | 20 | Explain any two components of POSDCoRB. |
| Q8 | 20 | Describe any two of Britto’s principles of social action. |
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
- Attempt any five questions, writing about 500 words for each answer.
- Handwrite your assignment and sign it before submitting it.
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