IGNOU BNRI-105 Assignment 2026-27
Livestock and Pasture Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:57 pm.
| Course code | BNRI-105 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Livestock and Pasture Management |
| 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-105 assignment
The BNRI-105 assignment covers livestock’s contribution to watershed development, heat detection in cows, signs of illness in animals, fodder conservation and grazing systems. It focuses on how animal care and pasture management support sustainable watershed development.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions carrying equal marks, with each answer expected to be about 500 words. The assignment totals 50 marks and contributes 20% to the theory component’s assessment.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | — | Explain how livestock and livestock-based activities support watershed management and sustainable watershed development. |
| Q2 | — | Identify physical and behavioural signs of heat in cows and describe methods for detecting it accurately. |
| Q3 | — | Discuss physical and behavioural changes in sick animals and their importance in detecting disease early. |
| Q4 | — | Describe green fodder conservation methods and assess one method for maintaining long-term fodder availability. |
| Q5 | — | Compare grazing systems and assess one system for sustainable livestock and pasture management. |
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; all questions carry equal marks.
- 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 clearly label each answer with its question number.
- At the top right of the first page, write your enrolment number, name, full address and date of despatch.
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