BANC-101 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU BANC-101 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
Introduction To Biological Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-101, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 3
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR IN SCIENCE (HONS.)
ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANTH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2020
BANC-101 : INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : There are three Sections A, B and C. Attempt
any two questions each from Section A and
B. Section C is compulsory. Word limit for
20 marks questions is 400 words, for 10
marks is 200 words and for 5 marks it is 100
words.
Section—A
Q1.Define Anthropology. Discuss the relationship of Biological Anthropology with Earth Sciences and Chemical Sciences.
Q2.What do you understand by Human Growth and Development ? Describe.
Q3.Who are primates and what are their characteristics ?
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10 each @ Anthropology : A _ Holistic/Integrated Discipline
(ii) Parallelism and Convergence Gii) Primate Evolutionary Trends
Section—B
Q5.Discuss Lamarckism and Neo-Lamarckism.
Q6.Briefly describe the classification of major races.
Q7.Discuss the application of biological anthropology.
Q8.Write short notes on the following : 5 each
(6). Race and Ethnicity Gi) Dermatoglyphics
(iii) Primate Behaviour
(iv) Human Variation and Adaptation
Section—C
Q9.Define Somatometry. Discuss the instruments and techniques used in Somatometry.