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IGNOU MPYE-12 (December 2025 – June 2026) Assignment Questions
1. Define Tribe. Describe some features of Tribal World views.
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Write an essay on the life-cycle of Munda Tribe? Can we see this life cycle as harmony between society and individual? Give some arguments to support your answer.
2 Write an essay on the moral issues involved in the idea of development and migration?
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Write an essay on the Tribal Art, highlighting the world-view of Tribal as expressed in the Tribal Art.
3. Answer any two questions in about 250 words each.
a) “Art is the idealization of the purely experiential pattern”? Discuss.
b) Write an essay on the contribution of Adivasi to Indian Civilization.
c) Write a note on tribal idea of religion.
d) Write a note on the tribal idea of God and worship.
4. Answer any four questions in about 150 words each.
a) What is the meaning of rediscovering the sacred space? Discuss.
b) Discuss symbolism?
c) What is the tribal philosophy of giving name to stars?
d) What was the socio-economic significance of Birsa Movement?
e) How does tribal resolve their community problems?
f) How does Korostelina define identity?
5. Write a short note on any five in about 100 words each.
a) Parom Disum
b) Panrki Bi
c) Jagirdar System
d) Myth
e) Totemism
f) The Kharwar Movement
g) Bhagat Movement
h) Subaltern History
IGNOU MPYE-12 (July 2024 – January 2025) Assignment Questions
1. Explain the concept of soul of Munda Tribe. Compare this concept of soul with the Gita’s concept of soul.
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What is a folk-lore? Discuss the role of folk-role in tribal’s life.
2. Write an essay on the Tribal Art, highlighting the world-view of Tribal as expressed in the Tribal Art.
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What are the constituent factors of tribal identity? Discuss some of the factors that threaten Tribal identity?
3. Answer any two questions in about 250 words each.
a) Write a note on the tribal idea of God and worship.
b) What are the consequences of migration? Discuss.
c) Write a note on the idea of birth and initiation in Santal Tribe.
d) Write an essay on the contribution of Adivasi to Indian Civilization.
4. Answer any four questions in about 150 words each.
a) Discuss symbolism?
b) What are the main features of Bhagat Movement?
c) What are the effects produced by Singbonga on Roa?
d) How does Korostelina define identity?
e) How does tribal resolve their community problems?
f) Discuss Tribal music with its social implications.
5. Write a short note on any five in about 100 words each.
a) The Kharwar Movement
b) Myth
c) Storytelling
d) Jagirdar System
e) Parom Disum
f) Totemism
g) Har Juwat
h) Symbolism




