BANC-133 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BANC-133 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Fundamentals Of Social And Cultural Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANC-133, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
BANC-133 : FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL AND
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
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 400 words and the word limit for
10 marks questions is 200 words.
SECTION A
Q1.Explain the historical context of the development of social and cultural anthropology.
Q2.Define society. Are society and culture human constructs ? Explain.
Q3.What is kinship ? Analyse incest taboos and kinship affiliations.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
(a) Status and Role
(b) Relationship of Anthropology with Biological Sciences
(c) Family
SECTION B
Q5.Evaluate fieldwork as a method.
Q6.Discuss Evolutionary theory. What are the basic premises of classical evolutionism ?
Q7.What is an interview ? Explain the various types of interviews with the help of examples.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following: 10+10
(a) Rapport Building
(b) Genealogy
(c) Participant Observation