BANC-131 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BANC-131 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Anthropology And Research Methods
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-131, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BANC-131 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND RESEARCH
METHODS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt five questions in all. Attempt at least
two questions from each section. All questions
carry equal marks. The word limit for 20 marks
questions is 400 words and the word limit for
10 marks questions is 200 words.
SECTION A
Q1.Define Anthropology. Briefly discuss the aims and objectives of Anthropology.
Q2.Describe history and development of physical
Q3.Discuss the relationship of social anthropology with other social sciences.
Q4.Write short notes on any éwo of the following: 10+10
(a) Excavation
(b) Linguistic Anthropology
(c) Comparative Method
(d) The French School
SECTION B
Q5.Briefly discuss the growth of archaeological anthropology in India.
Q6.Describe the importance of fieldwork in
Q7.Discuss the methods of data collection in social
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
(a) Anthropometry
(b) Cultural Relativism
(c) Descriptive Research Design
(d) Holistic Approach