AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 1 Option 4: Hinduism June 2025 question paper 8062/14

Hinduism: Beliefs

Which one of the following is an avatar of Vishnu?

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Give two Hindu beliefs about free will.

Explain two ways in which belief in illusion (maya) influences Hindus today.

Explain two Hindu beliefs about Brahman.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Hindus, Dharma is the most important of the four aims of life.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Hindu teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Hinduism: Practices

Which one of the following is a tradition within Hinduism in which Shiva is worshipped?

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Give two reasons why worship at a temple is important in Hinduism.

Explain two contrasting reasons why holy land, hills and rivers can be important places of worship for Hindus.

Explain two reasons why pilgrimage is important for Hindus.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Hindus, devotion (bhakti yoga) is the best way to gain freedom from rebirth (moksha).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Hindu teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.