IGNOU MGG-007 Assignment 2026-27
Environmental 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
Tue, 01 Dec 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-007 assignment front page →| Course code | MGG-007 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Environmental Geography |
| Programme | M.Sc. in Geography Programme (MSCGG)MSCGG |
| School | School of Sciences |
| Assignment code | MGG-007/TMA/2026-2027 |
| 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) | Tue, 01 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MGG-007 assignment
The MGG-007 assignment covers environmental geography, ecosystems, biodiversity, disasters, health risks and environmental assessment. It also includes short notes on environmental policies and approaches.
The assignment has three parts and eight questions worth 100 marks. Parts A and B contain 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 | Describe the scope of environmental geography and the geographer’s role in environmental study. |
| Q2 | 10 | Discuss global warming and ozone depletion. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain ecosystem functions using diagrams. |
| Q4 | 10 | Discuss the principles, components, operational steps and challenges of community-based disaster management. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss biodiversity in India with examples. |
| Q6 | 10 | Explain health risks and vulnerabilities across India’s geographical regions. |
| Q7 | 10 | Explain the meaning, scope and framework of Social Impact Assessment. |
| Q8 (a) | 5 | Write a short note on possibilism. |
| Q8 (b) | 5 | Write a short note on the Green Accounts approach. |
| Q8 (c) | 5 | Write a short note on landslides. |
| Q8 (d) | 5 | Write a short note on tropical cyclone management. |
| Q8 (e) | 5 | Write a short note on climate change and human health. |
| Q8 (f) | 5 | Write a short note on the National Environment Policy, 2006. |
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 your answers precise.
- Complete Parts A, B and C separately, but submit them together.
- Submit the answer sheets to your Study Centre by the due date and retain a copy.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam; 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session; the PDF gives admission-cycle dates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MGG-007?
The assignment code is MGG-007/TMA/2026-2027.
How many marks is the MGG-007 assignment worth?
It is worth 100 marks and carries 30% weightage for continuous evaluation.
How many questions are in the assignment?
There are eight questions across three parts. Question 8 has six short-note items.
What is the passing requirement?
The PDF states that 35% is needed to pass the assignment.
When is the assignment due?
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 instead gives 30 September 2026 for the July admission cycle and 31 March 2027 for the January admission cycle. Dates can differ by session.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit Parts A, B and C together at your Study Centre.
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-006: Economic 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.