IGNOU MBG-001 Assignment 2026-27
भगवद्गीता : परिचय एवं विषयप्रवेश
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 02:58 pm.
| Course code | MBG-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | भगवद्गीता : परिचय एवं विषयप्रवेश |
| Programme | एम.ए. भगवद्गीता अध्ययन (MABGS)MABGS |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | MBG-001/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2027 |
| Medium | Hindi |
About the MBG-001 assignment
The MBG-001 assignment explores the Bhagavad Gita’s historical and cultural background, approaches to studying it, its relationship with the Mahabharata, and its ideas about leadership and social responsibilities. It also covers selected characters, concepts and psychological themes.
The assignment has two compulsory sections, each offering six questions. Answer any four from each section. Section 1 carries 60 marks, with 15 marks per detailed answer. Section 2 carries 40 marks, with 10 marks per answer and an indicated length of about 800 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1, Q1 | 15 | Discuss debates about the historical dating of the Bhagavad Gita. |
| Section 1, Q2 | 15 | Explain different methods of studying the Bhagavad Gita. |
| Section 1, Q3 | 15 | Examine the cultural background of the Bhagavad Gita. |
| Section 1, Q4 | 15 | Present a detailed introduction to the Mahabharata. |
| Section 1, Q5 | 15 | Explore the concept of leadership in the Bhagavad Gita. |
| Section 1, Q6 | 15 | Provide a comprehensive introduction to the Bhagavad Gita. |
| Section 2, Q1 | 10 | Introduce the principal warrior heroes fighting on the Pandava side. |
| Section 2, Q2 | 10 | Discuss the norms governing social relationships in the Bhagavad Gita. |
| Section 2, Q3 | 10 | Explain the concept of Dharmakshetra. |
| Section 2, Q4 | 10 | Discuss the idea of rashtra dharma in the Bhagavad Gita. |
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