IGNOU ESO-16 Assignment 2026-27
Social Problems in India
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 03 Nov 2026, 04:24 am.
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| Course code | ESO-16 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Social Problems in India |
| Programme | Bachelor Degree Programme (BDP)BDP |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ESO-16/AST/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 ESO-16 assignment
The ESO-16 assignment covers social transformation, social movements and major social problems in India. Topics include deforestation and tribal communities, urban development, educated unemployment, child labour, juvenile delinquency and migration.
This single Tutor Marked Assignment for an eight-credit elective course carries 100 marks. All eight questions are compulsory. Section I has two 20-mark questions requiring about 500 words each; Section II has four 12-mark questions requiring about 250 words each; Section III has two 6-mark questions requiring about 100 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the meaning of social transformation and the models used to understand societal change. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine how social problems and social movements are connected. |
| Q3 | 12 | Discuss how deforestation affects tribal communities in India. |
| Q4 | 12 | Discuss the principal difficulties associated with urban development in India. |
| Q5 | 12 | Examine the consequences of unemployment among educated people. |
| Q6 | 12 | Discuss the causes of child labour and the conditions associated with it in India. |
| Q7 | 06 | Explain the concept of juvenile delinquency. |
| Q8 | 06 | Identify the main factors that lead people to migrate. |
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 eight questions in your own words.
- Keep each answer close to the section's suggested length: 500 words in Section I, 250 words in Section II and 100 words in Section III.
- Write Section I answers as organised essays with an introduction and a conclusion.
- For Section II, analyse the topic through arguments and explanations, keeping your answer concise and precise.
- Keep Section III answers brief and focused on relevant information or clear explanations of concepts.
- Submit the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy of your assignment if possible.
- Ask your Study Centre to return the assignment after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These follow the current listing; dates can differ by session, and the PDF gives a different January 2027 batch deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the ESO-16 assignment cover?
The assignment is for students admitted in the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions of the Bachelor Degree Programme.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for ESO-16?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
How many questions must I answer, and what are the word limits?
All eight questions are compulsory. Write about 500 words each for Questions 1–2, 250 words each for Questions 3–6 and 100 words each for Questions 7–8.
What are the ESO-16 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. Dates can differ by session: the PDF lists 31 March 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 30 September 2027 for the January 2027 batch. The dates shown here follow the current listing.
Where should I submit the ESO-16 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it; the PDF also recommends keeping a photocopy if possible.
In which languages is the ESO-16 assignment available?
The official listing provides English and Hindi versions.
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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.