IGNOU MGGE-004 Assignment 2026-27
Hydrology and Water Resources
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 10 Nov 2026, 08:57 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Thu, 10 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 MGGE-004 assignment front page →| Course code | MGGE-004 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Hydrology and Water Resources |
| Programme | MSc Programme in Geography (MSCGG)MSCGG |
| School | School of Sciences |
| Assignment code | MGGE-004/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) | Thu, 10 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MGGE-004 assignment
The MGGE-004 assignment covers water in human civilizations, drainage, runoff, the cryosphere, water valuation and pollution, and sustainable water management.
It has three parts 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 | Explain the importance of water in three major human civilizations. |
| Q2 | 10 | Describe a drainage basin and illustrate five drainage patterns. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain runoff and the direct and indirect methods used to measure it. |
| Q4 | 10 | Discuss the role of the cryosphere in the climate system. |
| Q5 | 10 | Explain water valuation and distinguish its use and non-use values. |
| Q6 | 10 | Discuss water pollutants and their effects on the environment and human health. |
| Q7 | 10 | Explain the Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on SDG 6 for clean water and sanitation. |
| Q8 (a) | 5 | Write a short note on measuring water balance. |
| Q8 (b) | 5 | Write a short note on the effects of droughts. |
| Q8 (c) | 5 | Write a short note on groundwater. |
| Q8 (d) | 5 | Write a short note on National Water Policy-2020. |
| Q8 (e) | 5 | Write a short note on water demand and use. |
| Q8 (f) | 5 | Write a short note on the National Mission for Clean Ganga. |
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.
- 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; 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 MGGE-004?
The printed assignment code is MGGE-004/TMA/2026.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
It carries 100 marks and has a 30% weightage in continuous evaluation.
How is the assignment structured?
It has three parts: four 10-mark questions in Part A, three 10-mark questions in Part B and six 5-mark short notes in Part C.
What is the passing requirement?
The booklet says 35% is needed to pass the assignment.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit all three parts together at your study centre.
What are the submission deadlines?
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.
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-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
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.