BANC-101 · December 2024 · English

IGNOU BANC-101 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

Introduction To Biological Anthropology

Structured previous year question paper for BANC-101, December 2024 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 3

Verified: 29 Jul 2026

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)

IN ANTHROPOLOGY

(BSCANH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2024

BANC-101 : INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL

ANTHROPOLOGY

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :

(i) There are three Sections A, B and C.

(ii) Attempt two questions each from

Sections A and B. Section C is

compulsory.

(iii) Word limit for 20 marks questions is

400 words and 10 marks questions is

200 words.

(iv) All questions carry equal marks.

Section—A

Q1.Define Anthropology. Discuss the relationship and application of Biological Anthropology with Medical Science and Forensic Science.

Q2.Describe primate characteristics.

Q3.What are the various methods to study human variation ? Discuss.

Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : @) Convergence

(i) Scope of Anthropology

(ii) Caucasoid

(iv) Somatoscopy

Section—B

Q5.Critically discuss Darwinism.

Q6.Discuss in brief Human Growth and Development.

Q7.Briefly discuss UNESCO statement on Race.

Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : @) Speciation Gi) Anthropometry Gii) Traditional and modern approaches in Biological Anthropology

(iv) Primate Behaviour

Section—C

Q9.Discuss the instruments used in somatometry. Gi) Wart