BANC-133 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BANC-133 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Social And Cultural Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-133, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BANC -133 : FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCAL AND
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Attempt five questions in all.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Attempt at least two questions from
each Section.
(iv) The word limit for the answers of
20 marks question is 400 words and for
10 marks question it is 200 words.
Section—A
Q1.Define the concept of Social and Cultural Anthropology. Discuss its scope.
Q2.Define culture. Is culture a social construct ?
Q3.Discuss with examples. 20 [2] BANC -1
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Q4.Define family. Discuss the different types of families and the functions of a family.
Q5.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Acculturation and assimilation
(b) Marriage
(c) Status and role
Section—B
Q6.Discuss fieldwork tradition in Anthropology.
Q7.Discuss feminism within the context of Anthropology.
Q8.Discuss the tools and techniques used in field- work. Differentiate between questionnaire and interview schedule.
Q9.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Survey method
(b) Genealogy
(c) Gender and society [3] BANC -133 200 37%! [4] BANC