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