BANC-102 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BANC-102 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Introduction To Social And Cultural Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-102, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 3
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
IN ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BANC-102 : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt five questions in all. All questions
carry equal marks. There are three Sections.
Attempt two questions each from Sections A
and B. Section C is compulsory. Word limit
for 20 marks question is 400 words and for
10 marks question it is 200 words.
Section—A
Q1.Discuss the growth of social and cultural anthropology in Britain and America.
Q2.Discuss the relationship of social and cultural anthropology with
(a) Sociology and
(b) Economics.
Q3.Define society. Discuss the relationship between society and culture.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Family
(b) Social stratification
(c) Lineage societies
Section—B
Q5.Discuss the following : 10+10
(a) Marxism
(b) Feminism
Q6.Discuss the methods of data collection.
Q7.Describe the steps a researcher has to follow after the completion of fieldwork.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Rapport building
(b) Conflict theories
(c) Questionnaire and Interview schedule
Section—C (Compulsory)
Q9.Select a topic and discuss the steps in preparing a synopsis.
Q10.1. 0.