IGNOU MSK-025 Assignment 2026-27
लौकिक संस्कृत साहित्य में विज्ञान
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:36 pm.
| Course code | MSK-025 |
|---|---|
| Course title | लौकिक संस्कृत साहित्य में विज्ञान |
| Programme | ‘संस्कृत साहित्य में विज्ञान’ में स्नातकोत्तर डिप्लोमा (PGSKT)PGSKT |
| School | School of Humanities |
| Assignment code | MSK-025/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
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About the MSK-025 assignment
The MSK-025 assignment examines scientific ideas presented in the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Brihattrayi and Buddhist literature. Its topics include medicine, psychology, architecture, the environment, botany, chemistry, astronomy, construction and sculpture.
The assignment has two compulsory sections with six questions each. Attempt any four questions from each section: Section 1 carries 60 marks and Section 2 carries 40 marks. Give detailed answers to the 15-mark questions and write approximately 800 words for each 10-mark answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1, Q1 | 15 | Discuss chariot and related construction techniques, weapon science and astronomy described in the Ramayana. |
| Section 1, Q2 | 15 | Examine medicine, veterinary care, psychology and architecture described in the Mahabharata. |
| Section 1, Q3 | 15 | Discuss psychology, architecture and environmental science in the Brihattrayi. |
| Section 1, Q4 | 15 | Examine the environment, sustainable development, medicine and psychology in Buddhist literature. |
| Section 1, Q5 | 15 | Discuss environmental science and architecture described in the Ramayana. |
| Section 1, Q6 | 15 | Examine environmental science, botany and chemistry in the Mahabharata. |
| Section 2, Q1 | 10 | Explain the concept of the Pushpaka Vimana described in the Ramayana. |
| Section 2, Q2 | 10 | Discuss embryology in relation to the Mahabharata. |
| Section 2, Q3 | 10 | Explain the importance and uses of plants and food grains from the Ramayana period. |
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