IGNOU MEV-001 Assignment 2026
Introduction to Environmental Health
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 23 Oct 2026, 04:23 pm.
About the MEV-001 assignment
The MEV-001 assignment covers human impacts on the environment, sustainability, ecosystem functions and ecological succession. It also examines waste-related pollution, environmental water monitoring, and the sources and harmful effects of radioactive radiation.
This tutor-marked assignment is listed as Assignment 3 in the MSCIDS second-semester booklet. Students must attempt any five of the seven questions. Each question carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks. The assignment contributes 30% to continuous evaluation, and students must score at least 40 out of 100.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain major human impacts on the environment and the concept of environmental sustainability. |
| Q2 | 20 | Describe the main functions performed by an ecosystem. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss how solid waste pollution affects human health and aquatic life. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain ecological succession using suitable examples. |
| Q5 | 20 | Describe how agricultural, industrial, urban and nuclear waste contribute to soil pollution. |
| Q6 | 20 | Explain environmental water monitoring systems with relevant examples. |
| Q7 | 20 | Discuss the sources of radioactive radiation and explain their harmful effects in detail. |
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
- Study the relevant course material before attempting the assignment, and answer any five questions.
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