IGNOU MFC-004 Assignment 2025-27
Tribes of India: Identity, Culture and Lore
Last updated by IGNOU: 30 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 02:42 pm.
| Course code | MFC-004 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Tribes of India: Identity, Culture and Lore |
| Programme | MA Folklore & Culture StudiesMAFCS |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | MFC-004/TMA-01/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 (official listing); July 2025 and January 2026 (PDF cover) |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Oct 2026 |
About the MFC-004 assignment
The MFC-004 assignment covers all course blocks and examines the distribution, identity, livelihoods and cultural traditions of Indian tribal communities. Topics include hunting and gathering societies, migration, tribal nationalism, Gond economic activities and etiological tales.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. The fifth question contains four short-note topics. Answers should demonstrate understanding and critical appreciation rather than reproduce the course material.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain how Indian tribal communities are geographically distributed across different regions. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain hunting and gathering tribes and examine their social organisation and religious beliefs. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss the different forms of migration among tribal communities in India. |
| Q4 | 20 | Examine the role of seasonal migration in tribal survival strategies, using examples. |
| Q5 | 5x4=20 | Write four short notes addressing the colonial construction of tribe, tribal nationalism, Gond economic activities and the meaning of etiological tales. |
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 every question in your own words and submit handwritten answers rather than copying passages from the course material.
- Organise answers logically, use simple and correct English, and write neatly and clearly.
- For essay answers, include an introduction explaining your approach and a conclusion summarising your views.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address and date at the top right of the first page.
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