IGNOU MGG-006 Assignment 2026-27
Economic Geography
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 10 Nov 2026, 08:55 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 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-006 assignment front page →| Course code | MGG-006 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Economic Geography |
| Programme | MSc Programme in Geography (MSCGG)MSCGG |
| School | School of Sciences |
| Assignment code | MGG-006/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) | Sat, 28 Nov 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MGG-006 assignment
The MGG-006 assignment covers economic geography, industrial location, economic systems, globalisation and relationships between economic activity, culture and the environment.
The tutor-marked assignment has three parts worth 100 marks. Parts A and B have seven compulsory questions worth 10 marks each; Part C has six short notes worth 5 marks each. A score of 35% is needed to pass.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Trace the development of economic geography and explain new economic geography. |
| Q2 | 10 | Examine Weber’s theory of industrial location. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain how economic activities affect culture. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation in the Indian context. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss economic landscapes and economic systems. |
| Q6 | 10 | Describe post-industrial society, its features and India’s position in relation to it. |
| Q7 | 10 | Discuss the relationship between economic activities and the environment. |
| Q8 (a) | 5 | Write a short note on the flat world. |
| Q8 (b) | 5 | Write a short note on the gig economy. |
| Q8 (c) | 5 | Write a short note on rural tourism. |
| Q8 (d) | 5 | Write a short note on the fire and ice economy. |
| Q8 (e) | 5 | Write a short note on BRICS. |
| Q8 (f) | 5 | Write a short note on financial circuits. |
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 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 before submitting 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. The assignment must be submitted before you can fill 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; the PDF lists different admission-cycle dates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MGG-006?
The printed assignment code is MGG-006/TMA/2026.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
The assignment is worth 100 marks and carries 30% weightage.
What is the passing mark for the assignment?
The booklet says 35% is needed to pass.
How is the assignment structured?
Parts A and B contain seven compulsory questions worth 10 marks each. Part C contains six short notes worth 5 marks each.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit the answer sheets for all three parts together at your study centre.
What are the submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session, and the PDF lists different admission-cycle dates.
Other IGNOU MSCGG assignments
- MGG-001: Introduction to Geographical Thought
- MGG-002: Geomorphology
- MGG-003: Regional Geography of India
- MGG-004: Population and Settlement Geography
- MGG-005: Climatology
- 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.