Pearson Edexcel Level 1 /Level 2 GCSE (9-1 ) Time 1 hour 45 minutes Paper reference 1 RBO/IE Religious Studies B PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 — Religion and Ethics Option IE — Hinduism

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Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer all questions. • Answer the quest... ions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 102. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed – you should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Try to answer every question. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. Religious Studies B PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1E – Hinduism *P70901A0220* 2  Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Hindu Beliefs 1 (a) Outline three beliefs about the gunas. 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(b) Explain two reasons why varnashrama dharma may be important for Hindus. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Hindu teachings • reach a justified conclusion. 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.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... *P70901A0520* Turn over 5  .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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(Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) *P70901A0620* 6  Question 2: Marriage and the Family 2 (a) Outline three purposes of the family for Hindus. 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(b) Explain two Hindu responses to non-religious attitudes towards family planning. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Hindu teachings • reach a justified conclusion. 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.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... *P70901A0920* Turn over 9  .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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(Total for Question 2 = 24 marks) *P70901A01020* 10  Question 3: Living the Hindu Life 3 (a) Outline three ways Holi is celebrated. 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(b) Explain two reasons why shrines are important for Hindus. 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In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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In your response you should: • refer to Hindu teachings • reach a justified conclusi [Show More]

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