BANC-102 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU BANC-102 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
Introduction To Social And Cultural Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-102, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 3
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN
ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
February, 2021
BANC-102 : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
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. Word limit for 20 marks question is
400 words, 10 marks question is 200 words and
5 marks question is 100 words.
SECTION A
Q1.Discuss the scope of social and cultural anthropology. What is the relationship of anthropology with history ?
Q2.What is culture ? Discuss the various mechanisms of culture change.
Q3.Reflect on the importance of fieldwork in anthropology.
Q4.Write short notes on any éwo of the following: 10+10
(a) Acculturation and Assimilation
(b) Status and Role
(c) Cultural Relativism
SECTION B
Q5.Describe classical evolutionary theory. State the basic premises of the evolutionary school.
Q6.Define marriage. Discuss the different types of marriages prevalent in societies.
Q7.Define economic institutions with emphasis on production, consumption and exchange in simple societies.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
(a) Real versus Fictive kinship
(b) Functions of a Family
(c) Conflict Theories
SECTION C
Q9.(a) What is observation ? Describe the various types of observations used in anthropological research. 10
(b) Write short notes on the following : 545 Literature Review
(ii) Case Study