BANC-132 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BANC-132 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Biological Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-132, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
BANC-132 : FUNDAMENTS OF BIOLOGICAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: There are two sections, Aand B. Attempt any five
questions, selecting at least two questions from
each section. All questions carry equal marks. The
word limit for 20 marks questions is 500 words and
the word limit for 10 marks questions is 250 words.
SECTION A
Q1.Discuss theories of evolution in brief.
Q2.Describe various primate characteristics.
Q3.Define evolution. Discuss Lamarckism.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
(a) Mongoloids
(b) | Opposable Thumb and Dexterity
(c) Similarities Between Chimpanzees and Australopithecines
(d) Morphological Criteria of Racial Classification
SECTION B
Q5.Discuss the history and development of physical/biological anthropology.
Q6.Discuss nutritional anthropology.
Q7.Briefly discuss the history and development of human genetics.
Q8.Describe the concepts of human growth and development.