BANC-134 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BANC-134 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Archaeological Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-134, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BANC-134 : FUNDAMENTALS OF
ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt five questions in all. Attempt at
least two questions from each Section. All
questions carry equal marks. The word
limit for 20 marks question is 400 words
and for 10 marks question it is
200 words.
Section—A
Q1.Define and discuss the scope of Archaeological Anthropology.
Q2.Briefly examine various types of exploratory methods in archaeology.
Q3.Elucidate the importance of Cenozoic era in understanding human evolution.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the
(a) Relationship of Archaeological Anthropology with Physical and Natural Sciences
(b) Tools of Neolithic Culture
(c) Types of Archeological Sites
Section—B
Q5.Describe the stone tools and techniques of upper Paleolithic culture with suitable diagrams.
Q6.Write an essay on the Chalcolithic Bronze age cultures in India.
Q7.Give an account of the ‘Olduvai Gorge’.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the
(a) Radiocarbon dating
(b) Mesolithic culture
(c) Painted Grey Ware (PGW) and Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW)