June-2021
B.A (II Semester) Examination
ANTHROPOLOGY
Paper: BANT-202
(Socio Cultural Anthropology)
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Notes : (i) Answer all questions.
(ii) The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
1. Explain the following concepts: 2x5=10
(a) Innovation
(b) Enculturation
(c) Association
(d) Culture complex
(e) Animation
2. Answer any four of the following: 5x4=20
(a) Describe the concept and types of diffusion with suitable examples.
(b) Discuss the basic differences between animism and animatism.
(c) What are the main characteristics of state society?
(d) Discuss on the concept of kingship.
(e) Discuss the concept of culture.
3. Answer any five of the following: 10x5=50
(a) Elaborate the basic features of chiefdom.
(b) Elaborate on the magi co-religious functionaries of shaman.
(c) What do you understand by assimilation? Discuss its various types.
(d) Describe the concept of customary law.
(e) Discuss the historical development of Socio-Cultural Anthropology.
(f) Discuss on the difference between acculturation and enculturation.
(g) Explain what is Globalization.
