IGNOU BNRI-106 Assignment 2026-27
Horticulture and Agro-Forestry System
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:57 pm.
| Course code | BNRI-106 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Horticulture and Agro-Forestry System |
| 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-106 assignment
The BNRI-106 assignment covers agroforestry and rural livelihoods, nursery management, fruit processing and preservation, agricultural marketing, and medicinal and aromatic plants. It asks students to explain concepts, assess their importance and compare relevant methods or practices.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions carrying equal marks, with answers of about 500 words each. It is worth 50 marks and contributes 20% of the theory component’s assessment.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | — | Explain agroforestry and assess how it can improve farmers’ earnings and livelihood security. |
| Q2 | — | Discuss the importance of nursery raising in producing healthy, vigorous, high-quality and disease-free horticultural crops. |
| Q3 | — | Describe fruit juice preparation and preservation, and compare methods of drying fruits. |
| Q4 | — | Explain the objectives of agricultural marketing and describe the main marketing channels for fruits and vegetables. |
| Q5 | — | Define medicinal and aromatic plants, discuss their importance and identify five economically important examples. |
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 in about 500 words each.
- Write the assignment by hand on foolscap-size paper; typed assignments are not accepted.
- Leave a 3-inch left margin and at least four lines between answers, and clearly label each answer with its question number.
- On the first page, put your enrolment number, name, full address and dispatch date at the top right; put the programme title, course title, course/assignment code, and study centre code and location at the top left.
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