IGNOU MGG-002 Assignment 2026-27
Geomorphology
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 10 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 27 Nov 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the MGG-002 assignment front page →| Course code | MGG-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Geomorphology |
| Programme | MSc Programme in Geography (MSCGG)MSCGG |
| School | School of Sciences |
| Assignment code | MGG-002/TMA/2026 |
| 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 |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Fri, 27 Nov 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MGG-002 assignment
The MGG-002 assignment covers geomorphological concepts, landforms and processes, including volcanoes, weathering, coastal zones, continental drift and slope development.
The assignment has three parts and eight questions worth 100 marks. Parts A and B contain seven compulsory 10-mark questions; Part C asks for six short notes worth 5 marks each. A score of 35% is needed to pass.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Explain the scope and nature of geomorphology and its principal approaches. |
| Q2 | 10 | Describe volcanic extrusive landforms using examples. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain the types of physical and chemical weathering with examples. |
| Q4 | 10 | Discuss coastal zone profiles with diagrams. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss the ten fundamental concepts of geomorphology. |
| Q6 | 10 | Explain continental drift, its supporting evidence and criticisms. |
| Q7 | 10 | Discuss slope development models with diagrams. |
| Q8 | 5 each | Write short notes on streamflow, desertification, abrasion and attrition, cirque glaciers and ice caps, blind and karst valleys, and saltation. |
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
- Put your enrolment number, name, address, course code and title, assignment number, study centre and date at the top of the first page.
- Use foolscap-size writing paper that is not very thin.
- Leave a 4 cm margin on the left, top and bottom of each answer sheet.
- Keep answers precise and complete Parts A, B and C separately, then submit them together.
- Submit the answer sheets to your study centre by the due date; late submissions will not be accepted.
- Keep a copy of your answer sheets. You must submit the assignment before filling in the exam form for this course.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MGG-002?
The printed assignment code is MGG-002/TMA/2026.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a 30% weightage in continuous evaluation.
What score is needed to pass the MGG-002 assignment?
The booklet states that 35% is needed to pass.
When should I submit the assignment?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF gives different dates for some admission cycles, so dates can differ by session.
Where should I submit my MGG-002 assignment?
Submit the answer sheets for all three parts together to your study centre.
Is there a word limit for the answers?
The booklet does not specify a word limit, but it asks students to keep their answers precise.
Other IGNOU MSCGG assignments
- MGG-001: Introduction to Geographical Thought
- MGG-003: Regional Geography of India
- MGG-004: Population and Settlement Geography
- MGG-005: Climatology
- MGG-006: Economic Geography
- MGG-007: Environmental Geography
- MGG-008: Advances in Geographical Thought
- MGG-009: Social Geography
- MGG-010: Urban Geography
- MGG-011: Geographical Information System (GIS)
- MGG-012: Introduction to Remote Sensing
- MGG-013: Oceanography
- MGGE-002: Natural Resource Management
- MGGE-003: Natural Hazards and Disaster Management
- MGGE-004: Hydrology and Water Resources
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.