BANC-102 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BANC-102 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
Introduction To Social And Cultural Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-102, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 4
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(HONOURS) ANTHROPOLOGY
(BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BANC-102 : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) Attempt five questions in all. All
questions carry equal marks.
(ii) There are three Sections—A, B and C.
Attempt two questions each from
Section A and Section B.
(iii) Section C is compulsory.
(iv) Word limit for 20 marks question is
400 words and for 10 marks question
it is 200 words.
Section—A
Q1.Discuss the relevance of Social and Cultural Anthropology.
Q2.Write a note on the British and the American Schools of Anthropology.
Q3.Discuss the various political institutions.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Social Stratification
(b) Mechanisms of Culture Change
(c) Kinship and Gender
Section—B
Q5.Discuss conflict theories.
Q6.Define culture. Discuss the characteristics of culture.
Q7.What is fieldwork ? Discuss the methods of data collection.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Neo-Diffusionism
(b) Interpretive Theory
(c) Society and Culture
Section—C
(Compulsory)
Q9.Using COVID-19 as a topic, discuss the steps in preparing a synopsis.