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