IGNOU MAN-105 Assignment 2026-27
Tribes in India
Last updated by IGNOU: 03 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 26 Oct 2026, 04:24 pm.
| Course code | MAN-105 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Tribes in India |
| Programme | Master of Arts (Anthropology)MAANY, MAAN |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MAN-105/AST/TMA/July2026-January 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 MAN-105 assignment
The MAN-105 assignment explores tribal communities in India, including the tribe-caste debate, Ao Naga social relationships, political structures and sacred spaces. It also covers vulnerable tribal groups, debt-bondage, land alienation, ethno-political movements, industrialisation, globalisation and cultural loss.
This tutor-marked assignment has eight questions across Sections A and B. Answer five questions, choosing at least two from each section, for a total of 100 marks. Each question carries 20 marks; the short-note questions have two parts worth 10 marks each. The prescribed limits are 500 words for a 20-mark answer and 250 words for a 10-mark answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A — Q1 | 20 | Explain the meaning of tribe and examine the Indian debate about the relationship between tribe and caste. |
| Section A — Q2 | 20 | Critically examine family, marriage and kinship within the patrilineal Ao Naga community. |
| Section A — Q3 | 20 | Examine forms of political organisation in tribal societies. |
| Section A — Q4 | 10+10 | Prepare separate short notes on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups and sacred spaces. |
| Section B — Q5 | 20 | Describe how debt-bondage and loss of land affect tribal societies. |
| Section B — Q6 | 20 | Assess selected ethno-political movements in India. |
| Section B — Q7 | 20 | Discuss the effects of industrialisation and globalisation on tribal societies. |
| Section B — Q8 | 10+10 | Prepare separate short notes on the causes of tribal depopulation and the loss of dialects. |
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 five questions in total, including at least two from Section A and two from Section B.
- Keep each 20-mark answer within 500 words and each 10-mark answer within 250 words.
- Use your own words and organise answers clearly; long answers should include an introduction and conclusion.
- Present answers neatly and underline or highlight points you want to emphasise.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre before the term-end examination, following the applicable schedule.
- Follow your Regional Centre or Study Centre instructions for submission, including any permitted digital method.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted assignment and retain the acknowledgement receipt.
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-cycle deadlines, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MAN-105 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
How many questions must I answer in MAN-105?
Answer five of the eight questions, selecting at least two from each of Sections A and B.
What are the marks and weightage of the MAN-105 assignment?
The assignment is worth 100 marks. The official listing gives it a weightage of 30%.
What word limits apply to the answers?
The PDF specifies 500 words for a 20-mark answer and 250 words for a 10-mark answer.
What are the submission deadlines for MAN-105?
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 cycle and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 cycle. Dates can differ by session; the listing dates are used here.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre. Follow your Regional Centre or Study Centre instructions about accepted submission methods, and retain a copy and acknowledgement receipt.
Other IGNOU MAANY assignments
- MAN-101: Introducing Anthropology
- MAN-102: Physical/Biological Anthropology
- MAN-103: Social and Cultural Anthropology
- MAN-104: Archaeological Anthropology
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.