BANC-131 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BANC-131 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
Anthropology And Research Methods
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-131, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BANC-131 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND
RESEARCH METHODS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : There are two Sections A and B. Attempt five
questions in all, selecting at least two
questions from each Section. Word limit for
20 marks questions is 400 words and for 10
marks questions it is 200 words. All
questions carry equal marks.
Section-A
Q1.Define Anthropology. What are the objectives of Anthropology ?
Q2.What is Archaeological Anthropology ? Discuss its current fields of study.
Q3.Discuss the methods of data collection in Physical/Biological Anthropology.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Social Anthropology
(b) Relationship of Biological Anthropology with Health Science
(c) Excavation
Section—B
Q5.Discuss the growth of Physical/Biological Anthropology.
Q6.Discuss the British and American schools of Anthropology.
Q7.Discuss the methods of data collection in Archaeological Anthropology.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Post-colonial and Critical period
(b) Relationship of Archaeological Anthropology with Archaeology (©) Fieldwork aif