BANE-141 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BANE-141 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
Physiological Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANE-141, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 4
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(HONOURS) ANTHROPOLOGY
(BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BANE-141 : PHYSIOLOGICAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) There are three Sections—A, B and C.
(ii) Attempt two questions each from
Section A and Section B.
(iii) Section—C is compulsory.
(iv) The word limit for 20 marks question
is 400 words and for 10 marks
question it is 200 words.
(v) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Define nutrition. Discuss the role of nutrition in physical performance.
Q2.How does exercise and training enhance ageing process ? Explain with suitable examples.
Q3.Write an essay on respiratory functions, age and body size.
Q4.What are the variables for physical fitness ?
Q5.Elaborate with suitable examples.
Section—B
Q6.What do you mean_ by physical performance ? Discuss the factors affecting physical performance with relevant examples.
Q7.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Obesity and lung functions
(b) Physical conditioning
(c) Physical fitness
(d) Oxygen deficit
Q8.Discuss with examples, effect of exercise and training on health.
Q9.Define body composition. Discuss the association of body composition with physical performance.
Section—C
(Compulsory)
Q10.Discuss oxygen transport system with special emphasis on _ cardiorespiratory endurance.
Q11.Discuss with example the physiological response to submaximal and maximal exercise.