BANC-134 · December 2023 · English

IGNOU BANC-134 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

Fundamentals Of Archaeological Anthropology

Structured previous year question paper for BANC-134, December 2023 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2

Verified: 29 Jul 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)

(BAG)

Term-End Examination

December, 2023

BANC-134 : FUNDAMENTALS OF

ARCHAEOLOGICAL 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 it is 200 words.

Section—A

Q1.Briefly discuss the relationship of archaeological anthropology with other disciplines.

Q2.Discuss major tool types and techniques of Upper Paleolithic culture. 20 [ 2 ]

Q3.Comment on various types of exploration in archaeological studies.

Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10

(a) Conservation of Archaeological Objects

(b) Ethnoarchaeology

(c) Radio Carbon Dating

Section—B

Q5.Give an account of the a rcheological site ‘Attirampakkam’.

Q6.Discuss the Mesolithic cultures of Europe.

Q7.Discuss the main characteristic features of Indus Valley Civilization.

Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10

(a) Stratigraphy

(b) Neolithic stone tools

(c) Megalithic culture 2023 -134

(ii)

(iii)

(iv) [ 4 ]