BANC-102 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BANC-102 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
Introduction To Social And Cultural Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-102, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 3
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(HONOURS) ANTHROPOLOGY
(BSCANH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BANC-102 : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions. All questions
carry equal marks. There are three
Sections. Attempt two questions from
Sections A and B each. Section C is
compulsory. Word limit for 20 marks
questions is 400 words and_ for
10 marks questions it is 200 words.
Section-A
Q1.Discuss the scope of Social and Cultural
Q2.Write a note on the development of Anthropology in India.
Q3.Discuss the various types of economic institutions found in societies.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+ 10
(a) Tribes and caste
(b) Culture trait, culture complex and culture area
(c) Family
Section-B
Q5.Write a note on the feminist critique.
Q6.Define culture. Discuss the mechanisms of culture change.
Q7.Discuss the history of fieldwork in
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+ 10
(a) Endogamy and exogamy
(b) Chiefdoms
(c) Historical Particularisim
Section—C
(Compulsory)
Q9.For a project on Marriage, discuss the tools and techniques to be used for fieldwork.