BANC-132 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BANC-132 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Biological Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-132, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BANC-132 : FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGICAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt five questions. Attempt at least
two questions from each section. All questions
carry equal marks. The word limit for 20 marks
questions is 400 words and the word limit for
10 marks questions is 200 words.
SECTION A
Q1.What is Biological Anthropology ? Briefly discuss its sub-fields.
Q2.Briefly comment on the relationship of Biological Anthropology with other Sciences.
Q3.Define Anthropometry and Serology. Discuss the use of Anthropometry and Serology in understanding human variation.
Q4.Write short notes on any éwo of the following: 10+10
(a) Physical Anthropology versus Biological Anthropology
(b) Dermatoglyphics
(c) Anthropological Epidemiology
(d) Speciation
SECTION B
Q5.What are the major races of the world ? Briefly describe the characteristic features of any two major races.
Q6.What is adaptation ? Briefly comment on the ecological adaptation of human to heat andcold.
Q7.What are the different methods of studying human growth ? Discuss.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
(a) Molecular Anthropology
(b) Primates
(c) Human Genome Project
(d) Serology