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The purpose of human life for Hindus: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on The purpose of human life for Hindus, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(c)

    June 2025 · Spec A Paper 2E

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  2. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · Spec B Paper 1E

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  3. Q1(a)

    June 2024 · Spec A Paper 2E

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  4. Q1(a)

    June 2024 · Spec B Paper 2E

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  5. Q1(d)

    June 2023 · Spec A Paper 2E

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  6. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 1E

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  8. Q1(b)

    June 2022 · Spec B Paper 1E

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  9. Q1(c)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 1E

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  10. Q1(b)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 2E

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All 11 questions on The purpose of human life for Hindus, as a list
  1. June 2025, Spec A Paper 2E, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two Hindu beliefs about the nature of varnashrama dharma. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  2. June 2025, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three features of varnashrama dharma.
  3. June 2024, Spec A Paper 2E, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Hindu beliefs about the four aims of life.
  4. June 2024, Spec B Paper 2E, Q1(a) (3 marks): Outline three Hindu beliefs about kama.
  5. June 2023, Spec A Paper 2E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Hindus should follow the purusharthas.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Hindu teachin
  6. June 2023, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two teachings about the importance of sanatana dharma.
  7. 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
  8. June 2022, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why varnashrama dharma may be important for Hindus.
  9. June 2018, Spec B Paper 1E, Q1(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why artha is important for Hindus today. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  10. June 2018, Spec B Paper 2E, Q1(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why kama is important for Hindus.
  11. June 2018, Spec B Paper 2E, Q1(d) (15 marks): *(d) “Moksha is the most important aim in life.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you should: refer to Hindu teac

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