BANC-131 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BANC-131 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Anthropology And Research Methods
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-131, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
BANC-131 : ANTHROPOLOGY AND RESEARCH
METHODS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. Attempt at least
two questions from each section. All questions
carry equal marks. The word limit for 20 marks
questions is 500 words and the word limit for
10 marks questions is 250 words.
SECTION A
Q1.Explain what is Anthropology. Briefly discuss the relationship of Biological Anthropology with Health Sciences.
Q2.Briefly describe the rise of Socio-Cultural Anthropology in India.
Q3.Write a brief outline on the contribution of Alfred Radcliffe-Brown in Anthropology.
Q4.Write short notes on any éwo of the following: 10+10
(a) Historical Approach
(b) The French School
(c) Disaster Management
(d) History and Development of Biological Anthropology
SECTION B
Q5.What are the different methods of data collection in Social Anthropology ?
Q6.What do you understand by Research Method ?
Q7.Briefly discuss the types of Research Design.
Q8.Define Social Anthropology and its current fields.
Q9.Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
(a) Somatoscopy and Serology
(b) Holistic Approach
(c) Review of Literature
(d) Methods of Archaeological Anthropology