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IGNOU MHC-04(July 2025 – January 2026) Assignment Questions
Long Answer Questions Maximum Marks:
Attempt any two of the following:
1) Explain the functions of cooperatives. Elaborate on the role of cooperatives in sustainable development.
2) Describe the components of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework in detail. Explain how the livelihoods framework helps in planning and evaluating development interventions.
3) Write about the promising green technologies for commercial set up which have evolved in recent years. Discuss two green practices that help in the conservation ofnatural resources.
4) Describe using relevant examples the basic principles of researching in a community. Further, discuss the quantitative methods of conducting community-based research.
5) Explain the following:
(i) Social construction of “gender,” and
(ii) The empowerment process with a focus on empowerment framework, types, forms and levels of power.
Medium Answer Questions Maximum Marks:
Attempt any Three of the following:
1) What is meant by a partnership between the scientific community and Indigenous people? Explain with suitable example.
2) Write in detail about solar panels for renewable energy.
3) Briefly describe the Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) to measure the effects of specific projects and programmes. What are the aims and features of the Harvard Analytical Framework?
4) What are the participatory visual methods that can be used while doing research in a community?
5) Discuss Space Related / Spatial PRA methods with the help of examples.
6) Explain the following:
(i) Two in-person creative practices; and
(ii) Participatory Learning and Action
Short Answer Questions Maximum Marks:
Write short notes on any Five of the following:
a) Artisanal Technologies
b) Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
c) Common Property Resources
d) Water Resource Sharing
e) Importance of Social Capital to Livelihoods
f) 4 Cs used in participatory methods on Community-based Research
g) Most Significant Change Technique and Collaborative Outcome Reporting Technique
h) Time Line and Seasonal Calendar
i) App-based Communication
j) Participatory Geographical Information Systems (PGIS)
