BANC-133 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BANC-133 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Social And Cultural Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-133, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BANC-133 : FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL AND
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt five questions in all. All questions
carry equal marks. Attempt at least two
questions from each Section. The word limit
for the answer of 20 marks question is
400 words and for 10 marks question it is
200 words.
Section-A
Q1.Discuss the growth and development of Social Anthropology.
Q2.What is culture ? Discuss the characteristics of culture change.
Q3.Define gender. Discuss gender and labour.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Socialization
(b) Kinship affiliations
(c) Ways of acquiring a mate
Section-B
Q5.Discuss the interpretative approach.
Q6.Write a note on the structural-functional approach.
Q7.What is fieldwork ? Discuss participant observation with suitable examples.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Research design
(b) Rapport building
(c) Life history
Q9.1. 0.