BANC-134 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BANC-134 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Archaeological Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-134, 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 -134 : FUNDAMENTALS OF
ARCHAEOLOG TAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Attempt five questions in all.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Choose at least two questions from each
Section.
(iv) The word limit for the answers of
20 marks question is 400 words and for
10 marks question is 200 words.
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Section—A
Q1.What is Archaeological Anthropology ? Discuss the history and development of prehistoric archaeology in India.
Q2.Define excavation in prehistoric studies. Briefly discuss different methods of excavation.
Q3.What is dating method ? Briefly comment on any two methods of relative dating.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Three age system
(b) Conservation and preservation of Archaeological Artifacts
(c) Environmental Archaeology
Section—B
Q5.Briefly discuss the importnace of Cenozoic era in Geological time scale in understanding human evolution. 20 [3] BANC -1
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Q6.What are the stone tools of middle and upper palaeolithic culture ? Discuss the tool making techniques.
Q7.What is chalcolithic culture ? Discuss the Indian chalcolithic cultures.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Attirampakkam
(b) Indus valley civilization
(c) Megalithic culture [4] BANC -134 [6] BANC