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