BANC-134 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BANC-134 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Archaeological Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-134, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
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 the word limit for
10 marks questions is 200 words.
SECTION A
Q1.What is Archaeological Anthropology ? Briefly describe the history of development of Prehistoric Archaeology in India.
Q2.What is exploration in Archaeological Studies ?
Q3.Briefly discuss various methods of exploration.
Q4.What is dating method ? What are its different methods ? Briefly comment on any two methods of relative dating.
Q5.Write short notes on any éwo of the following: 10+10
(a) Three-age System
(b) Anthropology and Archaeological Anthropology
(c) Pluvials and Interpluvials
SECTION B
Q6.Briefly comment on various types of stone tools of Lower Palaeolithic Culture with the help of suitable diagrams.
Q7.Briefly discuss the Megalithic Culture of South India.
Q8.Briefly discuss the archaeological site of Attirampakkam and its importance in Indian archaeology.
Q9.Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
(a) Indus Valley Civilization
(b) Blade Tool and its making techniques
(c) Dendrochronology BANC-134 4 wea