IGNOU BPVI-002 Assignment 2026-27
Principles of Post Harvest Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:59 pm.
| Course code | BPVI-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Principles of Post Harvest Management |
| Programme | Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)DVAPFV |
| 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 BPVI-002 assignment
The BPVI-002 assignment covers post-harvest management of fruits and vegetables. Its topics include maturity assessment, transportation of fresh horticultural produce, pre-cooling, storage, dehydration and drying. Students are asked to explain principles, analyse influencing factors and compare methods or facilities.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions carrying equal marks, with each answer expected to be about 500 words. It carries 50 marks and contributes 20% of the theory component assessment for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | — | Explain maturity, distinguish physical maturity from commercial maturity, and evaluate methods for assessing maturity in fruits and vegetables. |
| Q2 | — | Analyse transport options for fresh horticultural produce and the factors that determine transportation efficiency. |
| Q3 | — | Explain the role of pre-cooling in post-harvest management and compare the effectiveness of different pre-cooling methods. |
| Q4 | — | Discuss storage principles, factors affecting storage life, and the effectiveness of inexpensive rural storage structures. |
| Q5 | — | Explain dehydration principles and drying theories, describe their advantages, and compare commonly used fruit and vegetable driers. |
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.
- Submit handwritten answers on foolscap-size ordinary writing paper; typed assignments are not accepted.
- Leave a three-inch margin on the left and at least four lines between answers, and clearly identify each question number.
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