BANS-183 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BANS-183 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
Tourism Anthropology
Structured previous year question paper for BANS-183, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP/HONOURS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BANS-183 : TOURISM ANTHROPOLOGY
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note:
(i) Attempt five questions in ail.
(ii) Attempt at least two questions from
each Section.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iv) The word limit for 10 marks question
is 300 words and for 5 marks
question it is 150 words.
Section—A
Q1.Discuss the history of Tourism Anthropology.
Q2.Write a note on the different types of tourism.
Q3.What is commodification ? Discuss commodification of heritage sites with suitable examples.
Q4.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Tourist spot
(b) Pilgrimage
(c) Image formation
Section—B
Q5.Discuss the constraints of political economy.
Q6.“Tourism affects the local environment.” Discuss the statement with suitable examples.
Q7.Discuss how museums are a part of cultural heritage.
Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Community-based tourism
(b) Tourism planning and management
(c) Alternative tourism