BANC-101 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BANC-101 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Introduction To Biological Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-101, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 3
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS.)
ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BANC-101 : INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) There are three Sections A, B and C.
(ii) Attempt any two questions each from
Sections A and B and Section C is
compulsory.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iv) Word limit for 20 marks question s is
400 words and for10 marks question s it
is 200 words.
Section—A
Q1.Define Anthropology. Discuss in brief methods to study human variation.
Q2.Critically discuss Darwinism.
Q3.Discuss the traditional and modern approaches in biological anthropology. 20 [ 2 ]
Q4.Write short note s on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Relationship of Biological Anthropology with Earth Science
(b) Convergence
(c) Taxonomy and Classification of Race
(d) Negroid.
Section—B
Q5.Describe briefly primate characteristics.
Q6.Discuss human growth and development in brief.
Q7.Discuss Racism as social diseases.
Q8.Write short note s on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Race and Ethnicity
(b) Primate Behaviour
(c) Aim and scope of Biological Anthropology
(d) Criticism of Lamarckism.
Section—C
Q9.Define Somatometry. Describe various instruments used in it. 20 2023 -101
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