BANC-132 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BANC-132 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Biological Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-132, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BANC-132 : FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGICAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :There are two Sections—A and B. Attempt
five questions in all, selecting at least two
questions from each Section. Word limit for
20 marks question is 400 words and for 10
marks it is 200 words. All questions carry
equal marks.
Section-A
Q1.Discuss the contemporary areas in Biological Anthropology.
Q2.Discuss primate characteristics.
Q3.Briefly discuss Darwinism.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Modern synthetic theory
(b) Dermatoglyphics (©) Adaptation to High Altitude
(d) Applications of Biological Anthropology
Section—B
Q5.Discuss the history and development of Biological Anthropology.
Q6.Briefly discuss morphological criteria of racial classification.
Q7.Discuss Molecular Anthropology.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Allen’s rule
(b) Concept of human — growth and development (©) Scope of genetics
(d) Major races of the world