BANC-102 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BANC-102 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
Introduction To Social And Cultural Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-102, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 3
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
IN ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
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. The words
limit for 20 marks question is 400 words,
for10 marks question it is 200 words and for
5 marks questions it is 100 words.
Section—A
Q1.Write a note on the development of Anthropology in India.
Q2.What is culture ? Discuss the mechanisms of culture change.
Q3.Discuss in brief the contemporary theories.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Social Anthropology and Cultural studies
(b) Genealogy
(c) Chiefdoms
Section—B
Q5.Write a note on the feminist approach in anthropological discourse.
Q6.Define political institutions with suitable examples.
Q7.Discuss fieldwork tradition in Anthropology.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Historical Particularism
(b) Literature review
(c) Rapport building
Section—C
Q9.(a) Discuss the steps in formulating a research design. 10
(b) Write short notes on the following : 5+5 @) Focus group discussion Gi) Report writing