IGNOU BANC-111 Assignment 2026-27
Human Population Genetics
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 11 Nov 2026, 08:56 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Fri, 18 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BANC-111 assignment front page →| Course code | BANC-111 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Human Population Genetics |
| Programme | Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH)BSCANH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANC 111/ASST/TMA/ July 2026 and January 2027 |
| 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) | Fri, 18 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BANC-111 assignment
The BANC-111 assignment covers inheritance, population genetics, genetic variation, diseases and practical testing methods.
It has three assignments worth 100 marks in total. Assignment I has two 500-word questions. Assignment II has a choice of two 250-word questions and five 50-word questions. Assignment III has three practical questions of about 250 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Examine Mendel’s inheritance laws using examples. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Explain complex diseases and the environmental factors affecting them. |
| Assignment II, 250-word questions (a) | 10 | Define the Hardy-Weinberg law and discuss evolutionary forces. |
| Assignment II, 250-word questions (b) | 10 | Explain genetic polymorphism and molecular markers that show it. |
| Assignment II, 250-word questions (c) | 10 | Discuss the biological consequences of parental consanguinity. |
| Assignment II, 50-word questions (a) | 2 | Write briefly about negative assortative mating. |
| Assignment II, 50-word questions (b) | 2 | Write briefly about diabetes. |
| Assignment II, 50-word questions (c) | 2 | Write briefly about inbreeding. |
| Assignment II, 50-word questions (d) | 2 | Write briefly about the Pongidae. |
| Assignment II, 50-word questions (e) | 2 | Write briefly about thalassemias. |
| Assignment III (a) | 10 | Describe ABO and Rh blood-group phenotyping with diagrams. |
| Assignment III (b) | 10 | Describe how Ishihara test plates are used to detect colour blindness. |
| Assignment III (c) | 10 | Describe methods used to diagnose G6PD deficiency. |
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 the assignments by hand and use your own words.
- Follow the approximate word limits given for each group of questions.
- Answer both Assignment I questions, any two of the three longer Assignment II questions, all five short questions, and all three Assignment III questions.
- Give essay-type answers an introduction and conclusion, and organise responses logically.
- Submit the completed assignments to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre within the applicable deadline.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy if possible.
- Ask the Learner Support Centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
How many marks and what weightage does BANC-111 carry?
The assignment totals 100 marks and carries 30% weightage in the course result.
How many questions must I answer in Assignment II?
Answer any two of the three 250-word questions and all five 50-word questions.
What is included in Assignment III?
It has three practical questions on blood-group phenotyping, colour-blindness testing and G6PD deficiency diagnosis.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your Learner Support Centre and retain the receipt.
What are the submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF lists different dates by admission batch, so dates can differ by session.
Other IGNOU BSCANH assignments
- BANC-101: Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- BANC-102: Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- BANC-103: Archaeological Anthropology
- BANC-104: Human Origin and Evolution
- BANC-105: Tribes and Peasants in India
- BANC-106: Human Ecology: Biological and Cultural Dimensions
- BANC-107: Biological Diversity in Human Populations
- BANC-108: Theories of Culture and Society
- BANC-109: Human Growth and Development
- BANC-110: Research Methods
- BANC-112: Anthropology in Practice
- BANC-113: Forensic Anthropology
- BANC-114: Anthropology of India
- BANE-141: Physiological Anthropology
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