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Religious Studies A · Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 2E · June 2025

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2E June 2025 question paper

Edexcel 1RA0 · Paper 2E

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Question 1

(a)

Outline three beliefs about the tri-guna.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two reasons why samsara is important for Hindus.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two Hindu beliefs about the nature of varnashrama dharma.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

(5)

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(d)

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

* (d) “Brahman is only spirit.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Hindu teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

(15)

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Question 2

(a)

Outline three reasons Hindus care for the environment.

(3)

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(b)

Explain two beliefs about the origins of Raksha Bandhan.

(4)

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(c)

Explain two purposes of meditation for Hindus.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

(5)

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(d)

“Pilgrimage is an essential part of Hinduism.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Hindu teachings

• refer to different Hindu points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

(12)

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