BANC-101 · December 2021 · English

IGNOU BANC-101 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper

Introduction To Biological Anthropology

Structured previous year question paper for BANC-101, December 2021 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 3 · Sections: 2

Verified: 29 Jul 2026

Q1.What are the different methods for studying human evolution ? Discuss.

Q2.Discuss the social behaviour of non-human BACHELOR IN SCIENCE (HONS.) . primates. 20 ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH) E 4. Write short notes on any two of the following : Term-End Examination 10+10 December, 2021 (Scope of Anthropology BANC-101 : INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Gi) Extinction Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

(ii) Mongoloids Note : There are three Sections A, B and C. Attempt Section—B any two questions each from Section A and 5. Critically evaluate Darwinism in the context of B. Section C is compulsory. Word limit for . natural selection. 20 20 marks questions is 400 words, for 10 marks questions is 200 words and for 6. Discuss the contribution of Risley/Guha. 20 5 marks questions it is 100 words. 7. What are the different branches of

Section—A anthropology ? Discuss. 20

Q3.Define Anthropology. Discuss the relationship 8. Write short notes on the following : 5 each of Biological Anthropology with Biomedical (@) Criticism of various classifications of races Research and Nutrition. 20 a oT : .

(ii) Theory of organic evolution

(iii) Primate origin

Section—C

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