BPSM-162 IGNOU Handwritten Assignment 2026-27

BPSM-162 Indian Government and Politics: Physical Handwritten Assignment

This assignment is a 100% physical hard copy of BPSM-162 (Indian Government and Politics) for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Political Science program under IGNOU’s School of Social Sciences. It is handwritten on 80 GSM ruled A4 paper with clear, legible script and includes an attached official IGNOU front page and printed question paper for seamless submission.

Key Syllabus Coverage (Official IGNOU Curriculum BPSM-162)

• Block-1: Approaches to Study Indian Politics
  • Comparative analysis of political theories applied to India (e.g., pluralism, elite theory, Marxist perspectives).
  • Critique of Western vs. Indian-centric approaches to political analysis.
  • Role of colonial legacy in shaping modern Indian governance.
• Block-2: Indian Constitution
  • Historical evolution of the Constitution: Drafting Committee contributions (e.g., B.R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru).
  • Key constitutional principles: Federalism, Secularism, and Directive Principles of State Policy.
  • Judicial review and the role of the Supreme Court in constitutional interpretation.
• Block-3: Institutions of Indian Government
  • Structure and functions of the Parliament (Lok Sabha vs. Rajya Sabha powers).
  • Executive branches: Prime Minister’s discretionary powers and cabinet governance.
  • Judiciary: Independence, judicial activism, and landmark cases (e.g., Kesavananda Bharati).
• Block-4: Society and Politics
  • Caste dynamics in Indian politics: Mandal Commission and its socio-political impact.
  • Role of social movements (e.g., Narmada Bachao Andolan, Dalit politics).
  • Urbanization, migration, and political participation in India.
• Block-5: Religion and Politics
  • Secularism vs. communalism: Case studies of Gujarat riots (2002) and Ayodhya dispute.
  • Religious minorities and political representation (e.g., Christian, Sikh, and Muslim political parties).
  • Temple politics and the role of Hindu right-wing organizations (e.g., RSS, VHP).
• Block-6: Parties and Party System in India
  • Emergence and evolution of the Indian National Congress and BJP.
  • Regional parties: Impact of DMK, AIADMK, TDP, and AAP in state politics.
  • Electoral systems: First-past-the-post vs. proportional representation.

Assignment Features

• Handwritten on 80 GSM A4 ruled paper for optimal readability.
• Includes official IGNOU front page and printed question paper for direct submission.
• Neat, professional handwriting by experienced academic scribes.
• Delivered via Indian Speed Post to your study centre address.

FAQs

• Is this assignment written in English or Hindi?: This assignment is available in both English and Hindi as per IGNOU’s guidelines for BPSM-162. Specify your preferred language at the time of ordering.
• Does this include the official IGNOU front page?: Yes, the assignment is packaged with an attached official IGNOU front page and printed question paper for seamless submission to your study centre.