IGNOU BPAG-171 Assignment 2026-27
Disaster Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 30 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 27 Oct 2026, 04:23 pm.
| Course code | BPAG-171 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Disaster Management |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BAG/BAM/BAPAH/BAFPA)BAFPA, BAM, BAPAH, MABGS, BAG |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BPAG-171/Asst/TMA/July 2026 – January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BPAG-171 assignment
The BPAG-171 assignment covers disaster risks, vulnerability, disaster management institutions, and different types of disasters. It also examines the disaster management cycle, damage assessment, shelter, climate change, and community-based disaster management.
The booklet contains three tutor-marked assignments, organised as A, B, and C, with 10 compulsory questions worth 100 marks. Assignment A has two essay questions worth 20 marks each; B has three analytical questions worth 10 marks each; C has five short questions worth 6 marks each. The assignment contributes 30% to the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain risk and vulnerability and why both matter in disaster management. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine the institutional arrangements created under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005. |
| Q3 | 10 | Describe climatological disasters. |
| Q4 | 10 | Present the disaster management cycle and explain its main phases. |
| Q5 | 10 | Outline the frameworks and methods used to assess damage. |
| Q6 | 6 | Provide a short account of earthquakes and tsunamis. |
| Q7 | 6 | Discuss heat waves and cold waves. |
| Q8 | 6 | Explain why shelter is important during a disaster. |
| Q9 | 6 | Explain the meaning of climate change. |
| Q10 | 6 | Discuss the idea of community-based disaster 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 every question in Assignments A, B, and C in your own words.
- Read the Programme Guide instructions and the relevant course units before preparing your answers.
- Use an introduction and conclusion for essay answers, concise analysis for middle-category answers, and precise information for short answers.
- Arrange your points logically, connect sentences and paragraphs clearly, and follow any applicable word-limit guidance.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all completed assignments within the prescribed deadline to the Coordinator of your Study Centre; timely submission is required for term-end examination eligibility.
- Collect and retain a submission receipt from the Study Centre, and keep a photocopy of your work if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end examination); 30 September 2027 (December term-end examination). These are the current listing dates; the PDF gives different deadlines, and dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the BPAG-171 assignment cover?
It is for students enrolled in the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the total marks and weightage of the BPAG-171 assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final course result. The term-end examination contributes the remaining 70%.
How many questions must I answer?
All 10 questions are compulsory: two in Assignment A, three in Assignment B, and five in Assignment C.
What are the submission deadlines for BPAG-171?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end examination and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end examination. These differ from the PDF deadlines; dates can differ by session.
Where should I submit the completed assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it as proof of submission.
Is the BPAG-171 assignment available in English and Hindi?
Yes. The official listing shows both English and Hindi mediums.
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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.