The nature of the individual and life within Hinduism: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The nature of the individual and life within Hinduism, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 16 questions on The nature of the individual and life within Hinduism, as a list

June 2025, Spec A Paper 2E, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why samsara is important for Hindus.
June 2025, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The material world stops people attaining moksha.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you must: refer to Hind
June 2025, Spec B Paper 2E, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two Hindu teachings about the nature of life. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2024, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why belief in moksha is important for Hindus today. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
June 2023, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Hindu beliefs about karma.
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 2023, Spec B Paper 2E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Moksha gives meaning to a Hindu’s life.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Hindu teachi
June 2022, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “To attain moksha, a person cannot rely on their instincts.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: re
June 2022, Spec B Paper 2E, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two Hindu teachings about the cycle of samsara. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
November 2020, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The atman cannot be described.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Hindu teachings reach
June 2019, Spec A Paper 2E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The idea of samsara is important to Hindus today.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Hi
June 2019, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two Hindu beliefs about the atman.
June 2019, Spec B Paper 2E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “A Hindu cannot control what happens after this life.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to
June 2019, Spec B Paper 3E, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Hindus believe in the cycle of samsara.
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
June 2018, Spec B Paper 3E, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why moksha is important for Hindus.

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