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.