IGNOU MGG-001 Assignment 2026-27
Introduction to Geographical Thought
Last updated by IGNOU: 08 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:11 pm.
| Course code | MGG-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Introduction to Geographical Thought |
| Programme | M.Sc. Programme in Geography (MSCGG)MSCGG |
| School | School of Sciences |
| Assignment code | MGG-001/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
About the MGG-001 assignment
This assignment explores the development of geography as an academic discipline, human–environment relationships and the contributions of major geographical thinkers. It also covers regions, space, gender and place, along with key geographical concepts and traditions.
The tutor-marked assignment has three parts worth 100 marks. Part A contains four compulsory questions worth 10 marks each, and Part B contains three compulsory questions worth 10 marks each. Part C asks for six short notes worth 5 marks each. The assignment contributes 30% to continuous evaluation, and the minimum passing requirement is 35%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Trace how geography became an academic discipline worldwide, including its development in India. |
| Q2 | 10 | Discuss geography's role in studying relationships between people and their environment. |
| Q3 | 10 | Describe the classical phase of modern geography, focusing on Immanuel Kant's contributions. |
| Q4 | 10 | Examine the integration phase of geography through the work of Ferdinand von Richthofen and Friedrich Ratzel. |
| Q5 | 10 | Critically examine how regions are defined and classified. |
| Q6 | 10 | Explain the concept and different types of space using appropriate examples. |
| Q7 | 10 | Discuss the connections between gender, space and place. |
| Q8 (a) | 5 | Write a short note on geography's role in integrating and synthesising knowledge. |
| Q8 (b) | 5 | Write a short note on neo-determinism. |
| Q8 (c) |
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