Hindu responses to suffering, knowledge and ignorance: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Hindu responses to suffering, knowledge and ignorance, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 11 questions on Hindu responses to suffering, knowledge and ignorance, as a list
June 2025, Spec B Paper 2E, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two Hindu beliefs about ahimsa.
June 2024, Spec A Paper 2E, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two Hindu teachings about knowledge. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Hindu teachings about suffering.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Ignorance is why people do not attain moksha.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Hindu
June 2022, Spec A Paper 2E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Human action is the main cause of suffering in the world.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: • r
November 2020, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Hindus may say people suffer. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2019, Spec A Paper 2E, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Hindu beliefs about ahimsa.
June 2019, Spec A Paper 2E, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways a Hindu might respond to suffering. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2019, Spec B Paper 3E, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three teachings about ahimsa.
June 2018, Spec A Paper 2E, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two ways Hindus respond to suffering. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2018, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “If a person suffers, it is their own fault.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Hindu te