IGNOU MANI-002 Assignment 2026-27
Physical Anthropology
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 10 Nov 2026, 08:56 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Thu, 03 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MANI-002 assignment front page →| Course code | MANI-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Physical Anthropology |
| Programme | Master of Arts in AnthropologyMAAN |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MANI 002/AST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Thu, 03 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MANI-002 assignment
The MANI-002 assignment covers physical anthropology, human variation, evolution, adaptation, genetics and applications of the subject.
It has two sections and ten questions. Attempt five questions, including at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks; some contain two 10-mark parts. The word limits are 500 words for 20 marks and 250 words for 10 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the meaning, aims and scope of physical anthropology. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the major racial classifications of the world. |
| Q3 | 20 | Examine the Heath-Carter somatotyping method, including its strengths and limitations. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss skeletal changes associated with erect posture and their implications. |
| Q5 | 10+10 | Choose two topics and explain the relevance of menarche and menopause or distinguish between the specified types of marriage and disease. |
| Q6 | 20 | Critically examine Lamarckism. |
| Q7 | 20 | Explain applied physical anthropology and its uses in equipment design and forensic anthropology. |
| Q8 | 20 | Describe human acclimatory adjustments to extreme heat. |
| Q9 | 20 | Discuss methods used to study human genetics. |
| Q10 | 10+10 | Write short notes on two of the following: branches of physical anthropology, kinanthropometry or the UNESCO statement on racial classification. |
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
- Attempt five questions in total, with at least two from each section.
- Keep answers within 500 words for 20-mark questions and 250 words for 10-mark questions.
- Write answers in your own words and present them neatly; underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre before the term-end examination.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted assignment and retain the acknowledgement receipt.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MANI-002 assignment code for 2026-27?
The assignment code is MANI 002/AST/TMA/2026-27.
How many MANI-002 questions must I attempt?
Attempt five questions in total, with at least two from each section.
What are the marks and weightage for MANI-002?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
What are the word limits for the assignment?
The limit is 500 words for a 20-mark question and 250 words for a 10-mark question.
Where should I submit the MANI-002 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre.
When is the assignment due?
The listed dates are 30 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates differ by session.
Other IGNOU MAAN assignments
- MAN-001: Social Anthropology
- MAN-002: Archaeological Anthropology
- MAN-101: Introducing Anthropology
- MAN-102: Physical/Biological Anthropology
- MAN-103: Social and Cultural Anthropology
- MAN-104: Archaeological Anthropology
- MAN-105: Tribes in India
- MANE-001: Human Genetics
- MANE-002: Human Growth and Development
- MANE-003: Comparative Ethnography
- MANE-004: Gender and Society
- MANE-005: Environmental Anthropology
- MANE-006: Social Stratification
- MANE-007: Tribes in India
- MANI-001: Anthropology and Methods of Research
- MANI-003: Practicing Anthropology
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.