IGNOU BPVI-004 Assignment 2026-27
Food Processing and Engineering-I
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:59 pm.
| Course code | BPVI-004 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Food Processing and Engineering-I |
| 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-004 assignment
The BPVI-004 assignment covers evaporation equipment, moisture measurement, storage and material handling in food processing. It also examines tomato juice and puree production and the factors involved in selecting a fruit and vegetable processing plant site.
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 evaporation and discuss how different food-processing evaporators work and where they are used. |
| Q2 | — | Explain equilibrium moisture content and compare methods for measuring moisture in food materials. |
| Q3 | — | Discuss the importance and benefits of storage and describe equipment used to handle materials in food-processing industries. |
| Q4 | — | Outline the production processes for tomato juice and tomato puree and explain their main differences. |
| Q5 | — | Identify and assess the factors that influence site selection for a fruit and vegetable processing plant. |
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.
- Write the assignment by hand on foolscap-size paper; typed submissions are not accepted.
- Leave a 3-inch left margin and at least four lines between answers, and 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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