BANC-102 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BANC-102 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Introduction To Social And Cultural Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-102, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 3
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN
ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BANC-102 : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL
AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 100
Note: Attempt five questions. All questions carry equal
marks. This question paper has three sections,
A, B and C. Attempt two questions each from
Sections A and B. Section C is compulsory. Word
limit for 20 marks questions is 400 words and word
limit for 10 marks questions is 200 words.
SECTION A
Q1.Discuss the scope and relevance of social and cultural anthropology.
Q2.Discuss the relationship of anthropology with Sociology and Biological Sciences.
Q3.Define culture and discuss the various mechanisms of culture change.
Q4.Write short notes on any éwo of the following: 10+10
(a) Ascribed and Achieved Status
(b) Patterns of Culture
(c) Genealogy
SECTION B
Q5.Define the following theories and approaches: 10+10
(a) Evolutionism
(b) Structural-Functionalism
Q6.Write a note on the fieldwork tradition in anthropology.
Q7.Define marriage. Discuss the different types of marriages prevalent in various societies.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
(a) Interview
(b) Observation
(c) Rapport Building
SECTION C
Q9.Using migration as a topic, discuss the steps in preparing a synopsis. 20 BANC-102 4 BANC-102 6 wea