IGNOU MGG-010 Assignment 2026-27
Urban Geography
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 10 Nov 2026, 08:56 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 12 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-010 assignment front page →| Course code | MGG-010 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Urban Geography |
| Programme | M.Sc. in Geography Programme (MSCGG)MSCGG |
| School | School of Sciences |
| Assignment code | MGG-010/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026, 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, 12 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MGG-010 assignment
The MGG-010 assignment covers approaches to urban geography, city classification and distribution, the urban economy, land use, urban morphology and urban issues.
The assignment has three compulsory parts worth 100 marks. Parts A and B contain seven questions worth 10 marks each. Part C has six short notes worth 5 marks each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Define urban geography and examine how approaches to studying it have changed. |
| Q2 | 10 | Discuss Indian geographers’ contributions to the development of urban geography. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain the statistical method used to classify cities by function. |
| Q4 | 10 | Describe the primate city pattern in relation to city size and distribution. |
| Q5 | 10 | Define the urban informal sector and describe its main features. |
| Q6 | 10 | Critically examine the concentric zone theory of urban land use. |
| Q7 | 10 | Discuss the different schools of thought on urban morphology. |
| Q8 (a) | 5 | Write a short note on a city’s sphere of influence. |
| Q8 (b) | 5 | Write a short note on push and pull factors. |
| Q8 (c) | 5 | Write a short note on urban poverty. |
| Q8 (d) | 5 | Write a short note on urban flooding. |
| Q8 (e) | 5 | Write a short note on urban planning. |
| Q8 (f) | 5 | Write a short note on sustainable urbanisation. |
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
- On the first page, include your enrolment number, name, address, course code, course title, assignment number, study centre and date in the specified format.
- Use foolscap-size writing paper that is not very thin, and leave a 4 cm margin on the left, top and bottom.
- Keep answers precise and draw figures where necessary.
- Complete Parts A, B and C separately, then submit them together.
- Submit the answer sheets to your study centre by the due date and retain a copy.
- Submit the assignment before filling in the examination 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 also lists 30 September 2026 for the January 2026 admission cycle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MGG-010?
The printed assignment code is MGG-010/TMA/2026-27.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
It carries 100 marks and has a 30% weightage in continuous evaluation.
Are all MGG-010 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. All questions in Parts A and B and all six short notes in Part C are compulsory.
What is the passing requirement for the assignment?
The booklet states that 35% of the total marks are needed to pass.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit the answer sheets for all three parts together at your study centre.
What are the submission dates?
The current 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; the PDF also lists 30 September 2026 for the January 2026 admission cycle.
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-007: Environmental Geography
- MGG-008: Advances in Geographical Thought
- MGG-009: Social 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.