IGNOU BNRI-104 Assignment 2026-27
Rainfed Farming
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:57 pm.
| Course code | BNRI-104 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Rainfed Farming |
| Programme | Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM)DWM |
| School | School of Agriculture |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 50 |
| Weightage | 20% |
| Last date (June exam) | 28 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | Hindi,English |
About the BNRI-104 assignment
The BNRI-104 assignment covers rainfed farming zones in India, weather forecasting, organic fertilizers and biofertilizers, soil-water conservation, and irrigation methods. It asks students to examine agricultural suitability, compare approaches and explain how different practices work.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions carrying equal marks, with a total of 50 marks. Each answer should be about 500 words. The assignment contributes 20% to the theory component assessment.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | — | Describe India's rainfed farming zones and assess their suitability using rainfall patterns and soil water-holding capacity. |
| Q2 | — | Compare weather forecasting models and examine the atmospheric and climatic factors affecting their accuracy. |
| Q3 | — | Explain organic fertilizers and biofertilizers, and classify major biofertilizers by their functions and applications. |
| Q4 | — | Explain how contour ploughing and mulching conserve water and analyse their purposes in rainfed farming. |
| Q5 | — | Explain border-strip and furrow irrigation and discuss the advantages of drip irrigation for water-use efficiency. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer all five questions, writing about 500 words for each answer.
- Handwrite your answers on foolscap-size paper; typed assignments are not accepted.
- Leave a three-inch left margin and at least four lines between answers, and label each answer with its question number.
- On the first page, place your enrolment number, name, full address and dispatch date at the top right.
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.