BANC-133 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BANC-133 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Social And Cultural Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-133, 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-133 : FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL 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.Discuss the historical background of the development of social and cultural anthropology in India.
Q2.What is culture change ? Discuss the various mechanisms of culture change.
Q3.Define marriage. Discuss the different types of matriages.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Relationship of social and _ cultural anthropology with demography
(b) Tribes and Caste
(c) Household and Family
Section—B
Q5.Discuss the political institutions in societies.
Q6.Write a note on structuralism.
Q7.Discuss various tools and techniques used in data collection.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Historical Particularism
(b) Fieldwork in the twenty first century
(c) Armchair anthropology