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Gurpurbs and commemorations: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Gurpurbs and commemorations, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3(b)

    June 2025 · Spec B Paper 1G

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  2. Q3(a)

    June 2024 · Spec B Paper 2G

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  3. Q3(d)

    June 2024 · Spec B Paper 3G

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  4. Q3(d)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 2G

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  5. Q3(b)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 3G

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  6. Q3(b)

    June 2022 · Spec B Paper 1G

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  7. Q3(b)

    June 2022 · Spec B Paper 2G

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  8. Q2(c)

    November 2020 · Spec A Paper 2G

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  9. Q3(d)

    June 2019 · Spec B Paper 1G

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  10. Q3(c)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 1G

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  11. Q3(a)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 2G

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All 11 questions on Gurpurbs and commemorations, as a list
  1. June 2025, Spec B Paper 1G, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two historical events celebrated in the Sikh festival of Divali.
  2. June 2024, Spec B Paper 2G, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three reasons why Sikhs remember the martyrdom of Guru Arjan.
  3. June 2024, Spec B Paper 3G, Q3(d) (15 marks): “Divali is not as important as other Sikh festivals.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Sikh te
  4. June 2023, Spec B Paper 2G, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “It is important for Sikhs to celebrate all of the gurpurbs.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: r
  5. June 2023, Spec B Paper 3G, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways the martyrdom of Guru Arjan is remembered.
  6. June 2022, Spec B Paper 1G, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways Vaisakhi is celebrated by Sikhs.
  7. June 2022, Spec B Paper 2G, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why gurpurbs may be important for Sikhs.
  8. November 2020, Spec A Paper 2G, Q2(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why most Sikhs celebrate Divali. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  9. June 2019, Spec B Paper 1G, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Sikhs should celebrate all of the gurpurbs.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Sikh tea
  10. June 2018, Spec B Paper 1G, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why gurpurbs are important for Sikhs today. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  11. June 2018, Spec B Paper 2G, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three events celebrated by gurpurbs.

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