BANC-134 · December 2021 · English
IGNOU BANC-134 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Archaeological Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-134, December 2021 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2021
BANC-134 : FUNDAMENTALS OF
ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt any 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 10 marks questions
is 200 words.
SECTION A
Q1.What is Archaeological Anthropology ? Briefly discuss the relationship of Archaeological Anthropology with other sciences.
Q2.What is Excavation ? Briefly discuss the various methods of excavation.
Q3.What are the various tools of Lower Palaeolithic Culture ? Briefly discuss the tool-making techniques of Lower Palaeolithic Culture.
Q4.Write short notes on any éwo of the following: 10+10
(a) Archaeological Site
(b) Three-age System
(c) Ethnoarchaeology
SECTION B
Q5.Briefly discuss the importance of Cenozoic era with reference to human evolution.
Q6.Briefly elucidate the Mesolithic and Neolithic stone tools with the help of suitable diagrams.
Q7.What is Mesolithic culture ? Discuss various phases of Mesolithic culture of Europe.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
(a) Pluvials and Interpluvials
(b) Blade Tool and its Making Techniques
(c) Dendrochronology