CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME ON

LIFE AND THOUGHT OF B.R. AMBEDKAR

 

 

Tutor Marked Assignments

(July 2021 and January 2022 Sessions)

 

 

BAB 101:B.R. Ambedkar:Thinker, His Time BAB 102:B.R.Ambedkar: Society and Culture BAB 103:Economic Thought of B.R. Ambedkar BAB 104:State, Democracy and Nation Building

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School of Social Sciences

Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 1100068

 

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME ON LIFE AND THOUGHT OF B.R. AMBEDKAR (CLTA)

 

Dear Student,

 

As per laid down guidelines of the University, you have to complete one assignment for each course opted by you.

Each assignment has questions to be answered in about 500 words each. You will find that the questions in the assignments are analytical and descriptive so that you can better understand and comprehend the concepts.

It is important that you write the answers to all the questions in your own words. Your answers should be within the approximate range of the word-limit set for each question. Remember, writing answers to assignment questions will improve your writing skills and prepare you for the term-end examination.

Submission

 

You have to submit the assignments to the Coordinator of Your Study Centre. You must obtain a receipt from the Study Centre for the assignment/s submitted and retain it with you. It is desirable to keep with you a photocopy of the assignment/s submitted by you.

Once evaluated, the Study Centre will return the assignments to you. Please insist on this. The Study Centre will send the marks to the SED at IGNOU, New Delhi.

You need to submit the assignments at your study centres as under:

 

For January Session- By 31^st March For July Session- By 30^th September Guidelines for Doing Assignments

We expect you to answer each question as per instructions in the assignments. You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind.

• Planning: Read the assignment carefully; go through the Units on which they are Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange then in a logical order.
• Organization: Be a little selective and analytical before drawing up a rough outline of your

 

Make sure that:

1. The answer is logical and
2. It has clear connections between sentences and
3. The presentation is correct in your own expression and

 

• Presentation: Once your are satisfied with your answer, you can write down the final version for It is mandatory to write all assignments neatly in your own handwriting.

If you so desire, you may underline the points you wish to emphasize. Make sure that the answer is within the stipulated word limit.

 

Wishing you all the best.

 

Prof. Rabindra Kumar Programme coordinator IGNOU, New Delhi

 

BAB – 101: B.R. Ambedkar: Thinker, His Time

Course Code: BAB 101

 

Marks: 100                                                                                                   Weightage – 30%

Note: Attempt any Five Questions. All Questions carry equal marks (20×5). Send your TMA to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.

 

 

 

1. Describe Ambedkar’s education in the United

 

2. Discuss the historical context of the Bhakti tradition and its

 

3. Describe the revival of Buddhism in modern

 

4. Discuss the critique of the caste system by Jyotiba

 

5. Discuss the changing ideas of Ambedkar on

 

6. How John Dewey influenced Ambedkar?

 

7. Ambedkar as the architect of Indian Discuss.

 

8. Discuss the organisations founded by Ambedkar and their

 

 

 

BAB – 102: B.R. Ambedkar: Society and Culture

Course Code: BAB -102

 

Marks: 100                                                                                                    Weightage – 30%

Note: Attempt any Five Questions. All Questions carry equal marks (20×5). Send your TMA to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.

 

 

 

1. Analyse Ambedkar’s view of

 

2. Analyse Ambedkar’s view of village structure of Indian society?

 

3. Discuss the major elements of Buddhism according to

 

4. Critically analyse Ambedkar’s interpretation of the origins of Shudras?

 

5. Discuss the role of Ambedkar in the emancipations of

 

6. Analyse Ambedkar’s contribution towards gender equality in

 

7. Discuss special provisions for disadvantaged groups in

 

8. Discuss Ambedkar’s views on social

 

 

 

BAB – 103: Economic Thought of B.R. Ambedkar

Course Code: BAB -103

 

Marks: 100                                                                                                   Weightage – 30%

Note: Attempt any Five Questions. All Questions carry equal marks (20×5). Send your TMA to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.

 

 

 

1. Discuss the steps for the reform of the Indian currency proposed by

 

2. What were Ambedkar’s ideas on India’s pre-colonial economy?

 

3. Discuss Ambedkar’s economic analysis of the caste

 

4. Discuss Ambedkar’s thought on small

 

5. Explain the relationship between Ambedkar’s idea of development and

 

6. Discuss Ambedkar’s role in establishing employment

 

7. Discuss relationship between Ambedkar’s idea on labour and caste in

 

8. Discuss the contribution of R. Ambedkar towards health policies in India.

 

 

 

BAB – 104: State, Democracy and Nation Building

Course Code: BAB -104

 

Marks: 100                                                                                                   Weightage – 30%

Note: Attempt any Five Questions. All Questions carry equal marks (20×5). Send your TMA to the Coordinator of your Study Centre.

 

 

 

1. What are Ambedkar’s view on citizenship, society and state?

 

2. Discuss Ambedkar’s view on electoral

 

3. Analyse the ideas of Ambedkar on linguistic

 

4. Discuss the challenges and prospects of parliamentary

 

5. Discuss Ambedkar’s role in formulating reservation policy for the Scheduled

 

6. Discuss the basic features of Ambedkar’s social

 

7. Discuss Ambedkar’s idea on the relationship between rights and

 

8. Write a note on Poona