IGNOU MHD-16 Assignment 2026-27
Bharatiya Upanyas
Last updated by IGNOU: 30 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 02:44 pm.
| Course code | MHD-16 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Bharatiya Upanyas |
| Programme | Master of Arts (M.A.)MHDOL, MHD |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | MHD-16/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | Hindi |
About the MHD-16 assignment
The MHD-16 assignment covers Indian novels, focusing on Chemmeen, Sanskar, Manavini Bhavai and Jangal Ke Davedar. It asks students to examine themes, characters, social values, historical settings and literary relevance, along with the writing of Mahasweta Devi and Pannalal Patel.
This tutor-marked assignment carries 100 marks and draws on all course blocks. All questions are compulsory. Question 1 contains four parts worth 15 marks each, Question 2 has three notes worth 10 marks each, and Question 3 has two answers worth 5 marks each. Each answer under Question 3 must be written in 300 words.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (a) | 15 | Discuss the subject matter and character creation in Chemmeen. |
| Q1 (b) | 15 | Examine how social values shape social consciousness in Sanskar. |
| Q1 (c) | 15 | Discuss the relevance of Manavini Bhavai. |
| Q1 (d) | 15 | Explain the subject matter of Jangal Ke Davedar. |
| Q2 (a) | 10 | Write a note on Mahasweta Devi as a novelist. |
| Q2 (b) | 10 | Write a note on Pannalal Patel's creative writing. |
| Q2 (c) | 10 | Discuss the arrangement and roles of characters in Sanskar. |
| Q3 (a) | 5 | Explain how Chemmeen reflects its period and surroundings. |
| Q3 (b) | 5 | Describe the character structure of Jangal Ke Davedar. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
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