BANE-141 · December 2024 · English

IGNOU BANE-141 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

Physiological Anthropology

Structured previous year question paper for BANE-141, December 2024 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 3

Verified: 29 Jul 2026

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)

ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2024

BANE-141 : PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : There are three Sections—A, B and C in this

paper. Attempt any two questions each from

Sections A and B. Section C is compulsory.

Word limit for 20 marks questions is

400 words and for 10 marks questions it is

200 words.

Section—A

Q1.Discuss the impact of smoking on cardio- respiratory functions.

Q2.What is physical fitness ? Evaluate the response and adptation of the body to exercise stress.

Q3.Explain the concept of regulation of body weight, energy expenditure and _ physical activity.

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

(6) Physical working capacity

(ii) Ageing and exercise

(iii) Obesity and ethnicity

Section—B

Q5.Define various lung functions and_ their importance in anthropological studies.

Q6.Explain oxygen transport system with special emphasis on cardiovascular and respiratory endurance.

Q7.Explain with examples the five key components of physical fitness.

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

(a) Cardiac output and its determinants

(b) Core temperature responses to exercise

(c) Rockport one-mile walking test

Section—C

Q9.Discuss with relevant examples various factors affecting physical performances.