IGNOU MGY-001 Assignment 2026
Introduction to Geoinformatics
Last updated by IGNOU: 25 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 02:57 pm.
| Course code | MGY-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Introduction to Geoinformatics |
| Programme | Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Geoinformatics (PGCGI)MAENOH |
| School | School of Sciences |
| Assignment code | MGY-001/TMA/2026 |
| Session | January 2026 and July 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MGY-001 assignment
The MGY-001 assignment covers geoinformatics concepts, raster data, spatial analysis tools, map interpretation and geospatial applications. It also explores natural resource management, climate studies, disaster management, and urban and regional planning.
The question paper has two parts, each containing three 10-mark questions and one short-note question with four 5-mark topics. All questions are compulsory, making a total of 100 marks. Answers should be in your own words, with about 300 words for each short note and 600 words for each long answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Part A, Q1 | 10 | Discuss recent developments and emerging trends in geoinformatics. |
| Part A, Q2 | 10 | Describe where raster data comes from and explain its advantages. |
| Part A, Q3 | 10 | Compare the key features of COTS and FOS tools used for spatial data analysis. |
| Part A, Q4 (a) | 5 | Outline geoinformatics and its main components. |
| Part A, Q4 (b) | 5 | Explain how geoinformatics draws on multiple disciplines. |
| Part A, Q4 (c) | 5 | Describe national agencies involved in geospatial data. |
| Part A, Q4 (d) | 5 | Write a brief account of mobile GIS. |
| Part B, Q1 | 10 | Explain the main steps involved in interpreting SOI topographical maps. |
| Part B, Q2 | 10 | Discuss how geoinformatics supports natural resource management, using examples from India. |
| Part B, Q3 | 10 | Describe the potential uses of geoinformatics in climate-related research. |
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