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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
IN ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANTH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BANC-104 : FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN ORIGIN
AND EVOLUTION
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : This question paper has three Sections : A, B
and C. Attempt two questions each from
Sections A and B. Section C is compulsory.
The number of marks carried by a question is
indicated against it. The word limit for
20 marks is 400 words and for 10 marks it is
200 words.

Section—A

1. What is Palaeoanthropology ? Briefly discuss

the importance of the study of fossils in human
evolution. 20

2. Briefly discuss the significance of cenozoic era

in understanding human evolution. 20

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3. What is dating method ? Briefly discuss any

two methods of relative dating. 20
4. Write short notes on any two of the following :
10+10
(a) Primates
(b) Bipedalism
(c) Fossils
Section—B
5. Briefly discuss the Homo erectus stage in
human evolution. 20
6. Is Neanderthal Homo sapien ? Discuss the
culture and stone tools of Neanderthal man. 20
7. Who are early Homo sapiens ? Discuss the
fossil evidences and geographical distribution of
Homo sapiens. 20
8. Write short notes on any two of the following :
10+10
(a) Gigantopithecus
(b) Pleistocoene
(c) Ramapithecus
Section—C

9. What is osteometry ? Describe any four

osteometric measurements. 20
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BANC-104 : FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN ORIGIN
AND EVOLUTION

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : There are three Sections—A, B and C.
Attempt two questions each from Sections A
and B. Section C is compulsory. The number
of marks carried by a question is indicated
against it. The word limit for 20 marks is
400 words, for 10 marks it is 200 words.

Section&A

1. What is organic evolution ? Briefly discuss the

significance of fossils in understanding organic
evolution. 20

2. What is dating methods ? Briefly discuss any

two methods of absolute dating. 20

3. Briefly discuss the anatomical changes taking

place during Bipedalism. 20

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4. Write short notes on any two of the following :

10+10
(a) Ramapithecus

(b) Palaeoanthropology

(c) Homo habilis

Section&B

5. What is your understanding about

Australopithecus stage in human evolution ?
Describe the stone tools and dietary pattern of
Australopithecus. 20

6. Who are Archaic Homo Sapiens ? Briefly

discuss the cultural behaviour of Archaic Homo
Sapiens. 20

7. Who are early Homo Sapiens ? Discuss its fossil

evidences and distribution. 20

8. Write short notes on any two of the following :

10+10
(a) Homo Erectus

(b) Neanderthal Man

(c) Stratigraphy
Section&C

9. What is Craniometry ? Describe any four

craniometric measurements. 20
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)

IN ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022

BANC-104 : FUNDAMENTALS OF
HUMAN ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 100

Note : There are three Sections A, B and C. Attempt two

questions each from Sections A and B. Section C is
compulsory. The number of marks carried by a
question is indicated against it. The word limit
for 20 marks questions is 400 words, the word limit
for 10 marks questions is 200 words.

SECTION A

1. What is palaeoanthropology ? Briefly comment

on fossils and their preservation. 20

2. Briefly discuss the importance of Cenozoic era

with reference to primate and human evolution. 20
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3. What are the characteristic features of
Ramapithecus ? Discuss its position in human
evolution. 20

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

(a) Radiocarbon Dating

(b) Opposable Thumb

(c) Early Homo Sapiens

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5. What is your understanding about

Australopithecus stage in human evolution ?
Briefly discuss its position in human evolution
with any two Australopithecus finds. 20

6. What is the importance of Homo Erectus stage

in human evolution ? Briefly discuss its
geographical distribution. 20

7. Is Neanderthal Homo Sapiens ? Discuss the

culture and stone tools used by Neanderthal
man. 20

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

(a) Archaic Homo Sapiens

(b) Homo Habilis

(c) Bipedalism

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9. What is Craniometry ? Describe any four

craniometric measurements. 20

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