IGNOU BANC-107 Assignment 2026-27
Biological Diversity in Human Populations
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 11 Nov 2026, 08:55 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Thu, 10 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the BANC-107 assignment front page →| Course code | BANC-107 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Biological Diversity in Human Populations |
| Programme | Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH)BSCANH, BSCFAN |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANC 107/ASST/TMA/ 2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Thu, 10 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BANC-107 assignment
The BANC-107 assignment covers human biological variation, demographic processes, disease, genetics and practical anthropological techniques.
The assignment has three parts worth 100 marks. Assignment I has two essay questions; Assignment II has medium and short questions; Assignment III has three practical questions. Word limits range from about 50 to 500 words.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Explain human biological variation and the morphological traits used to study it. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Identify the major human races and discuss the characteristics of one. |
| Assignment II, 250-word questions (a) | 10 | Discuss how biocultural factors influence disease. |
| Assignment II, 250-word questions (b) | 10 | Define demography and discuss measures of mortality. |
| Assignment II, 250-word questions (c) | 10 | Comment on fertility, mortality and migration as demographic processes. |
| Assignment II, 50-word questions (a) | 2 | Write briefly about genetic drift. |
| Assignment II, 50-word questions (b) | 2 | Write briefly about mitochondrial DNA. |
| Assignment II, 50-word questions (c) | 2 | Write briefly about phenotype and genotype. |
| Assignment II, 50-word questions (d) | 2 | Write briefly about ethnicity and race. |
| Assignment II, 50-word questions (e) | 2 | Write briefly about the national census. |
| Assignment III (a) | 10 | Describe the human appendicular skeleton with suitable diagrams. |
| Assignment III (b) | 10 | Describe the landmarks and procedures for measuring bizygomatic breadth and upper facial height. |
| Assignment III (c) | 10 | Explain dermatoglyphics and comment on fingerprint classification with suitable diagrams. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Write and submit all assignments by hand, using your own words.
- Answer both Assignment I questions in about 500 words each.
- In Assignment II, answer any two of the three longer questions in about 250 words each and all five short questions in about 50 words each.
- Answer all three Assignment III questions in about 250 words each, using diagrams where requested.
- Submit the completed assignments to the Learner Support Centre coordinator and retain the receipt.
- Keep a photocopy if possible, and ask the Learner Support Centre to return the assignments after evaluation.
- Organise answers logically, with attention to introductions and conclusions, and stay within the approximate word limits.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June TEE); 31 October 2027 (December TEE). Dates can differ by session: the PDF gives different admission-batch deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BANC-107 assignment code?
The printed code is BANC 107/ASST/TMA/ 2026-27.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
The three assignments total 100 marks and carry 30% weightage.
Do I have to answer every question?
Answer both Assignment I questions, any two of the three longer Assignment II questions, all five short Assignment II questions and all three Assignment III questions.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre and keep the receipt.
What are the submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June TEE and 31 October 2027 for the December TEE. The PDF gives different deadlines by admission batch, so dates can differ by session.
Is the assignment available in Hindi and English?
The listing records both English and Hindi as available mediums.
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- BANC-106: Human Ecology: Biological and Cultural Dimensions
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- BANC-109: Human Growth and Development
- BANC-110: Research Methods
- BANC-111: Human Population Genetics
- BANC-112: Anthropology in Practice
- BANC-113: Forensic Anthropology
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