IGNOU MPA-018 Assignment 2026-27
Disaster Management
Last updated by IGNOU: 30 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 08 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 18 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MPA-018 assignment front page →| Course code | MPA-018 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Disaster Management |
| Programme | M.A. (Public Administration)MPA |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPA-18/Asst/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 50 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Fri, 18 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MPA-018 assignment
The MPA-018 assignment covers disaster concepts and management, vulnerability, community-based approaches, search and rescue, mitigation, damage assessment, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
The tutor-marked assignment has two sections with five questions each. Answer five questions in total, including at least two from each section. Each answer should be about 400 words, and each question carries 10 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Define disasters and discuss their global dimensions. |
| Q2 | 10 | Describe the disaster cycle. |
| Q3 | 10 | Discuss recent trends in disaster management. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain how vulnerability analysis is carried out. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss the requirements for community-based disaster management. |
| Q6 | 10 | Explain search and rescue and its significance. |
| Q7 | 10 | Discuss disaster mitigation measures briefly. |
| Q8 | 10 | Explain the features of an emergency operations centre. |
| Q9 | 10 | Define damage assessment and discuss its essential features. |
| Q10 | 10 | Describe the guiding principles of rehabilitation and reconstruction. |
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
- Read the assignment instructions and the relevant units before preparing your answers.
- Write answers in your own words and keep each one to approximately 400 words.
- Answer five questions, choosing at least two from each section.
- Write the assignment neatly in your own handwriting.
- Submit it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre.
- Obtain and retain a receipt for your submission; keeping a photocopy is also recommended.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June 2027 term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December 2027 term-end exam). Dates differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I answer in the MPA-018 assignment?
Answer five questions in total, with at least two from each of the two sections.
What is the word limit for each answer?
Each answer should be approximately 400 words.
How many marks does the assignment carry?
The assignment PDF states 50 marks, with 10 marks per question. The listing gives 100 as the maximum marks and a weightage of 30%.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your allotted study centre and keep the submission receipt.
When is the MPA-018 assignment due?
The listed deadlines are 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates differ by session.
Is the assignment available in Hindi and English?
The official listing gives English and Hindi as available mediums.
Other IGNOU MPA assignments
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- MPA-012: Administrative Theory
- MPA-013: Public Systems Management
- MPA-014: Human Resource Management
- MPA-016: Decentralisation and Local Governance
- MPA-017: E-Governance
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.