Organisation: Be a little more selective and analytic before drawing up a rough outline of your answer. In an essay-type question, give adequate attention to your introduction and conclusion. The introduction must offer your brief interpretation of the question and how you propose to develop it. The conclusion must summarize your response to the question. In the course of your answer, you may like to make references to other texts or books as this will add some depth to your analysis

These assignment questions are valid for 2026 and 2027.

Write the Course Title, Assignment Number and the Name of the Study Centre you are attached to, in the centre of the first page of your response sheet(s).

Define what is folklore and describe its main functions.

Write a note on ‘Tribe’ and ‘Tribal culture’

Read the detailed instructions about the assignment given in the Programme Guide

Submission: The completed assignment should be sent to the Coordinator of the Study Centre allotted to you as per the dates given on the University website i.e. www.ignou.ac.in Please read the instructions given in your Programme Guide.