BANC-102 · June 2023 · English

IGNOU BANC-102 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

Introduction To Social And Cultural Anthropology

Structured previous year question paper for BANC-102, June 2023 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9

Verified: 29 Jul 2026

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)

IN ANTHROPOLOGY (BSCANH)

Term-End Examination

June, 2023

BANC-102 : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :

(i) Attempt five questions. All questions

carry equal marks.

(ii) There are three Sections. Attempt two

questions each from Sections A and B.

(iii) Section C is compulsory.

(iv) Word limit for a 20 marks question is

400 words and for a 10 marks question

it is 200 words.

Section&A

Q1.Discuss why British and American Anthropology began differently with focus on Society and Culture, respectively.

Q2.Discuss the rel ationship of anthropology with History and Demography. 20 [ 2 ]

Q3.Define culture and discuss the characteristics of culture.

Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following :

(a) Status and role

(b) Kinship

(c) Marxism Section&B

Q5.Define the following theories and approaches :

(a) Diffusionsim

(b) Functionalism

Q6.Discuss the tools and techniques used in anthropological fieldwork.

Q7.Define marriage. Discuss the different ways of acquiring a mate.

Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following :

(a) Family and household

(b) Geneaology

(c) Fieldwork tradition Section&C (Compulsory)

Q9.Using rituals as a topic , discuss the steps in preparing a synopsis. 20 2023 -102 [ 5 ]