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Arhat and bodhisattva: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 2C Arhat and bodhisattva, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(a)

    June 2025 · Component 1D

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    June 2025 Component 1D, question 4(a): Explain the characteristics of bodhisattvas in Buddhism.
  2. Q4(b)

    June 2025 · Component 1D

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    June 2025 Component 1D, question 4(b): ‘The concept of bodhisattva is an essential feature of Buddhism’. Evaluate this view.
  3. Q3(a)

    June 2023 · Component 1D

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    June 2023 Component 1D, question 3(a): Examine the concept of arhat (worthy one).
  4. Q3(b)

    June 2023 · Component 1D

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    June 2023 Component 1D, question 3(b): ‘In Buddhism, the concept of bodhisattva is superior to that of arhat.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. Q2(a)

    June 2018 · AS Component 1D

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    June 2018 AS Component 1D, question 2(a): Examine the characteristics of bodhisattvas.
  6. Q2(b)

    June 2018 · AS Component 1D

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    June 2018 AS Component 1D, question 2(b): ‘All Buddhists should aspire to be bodhisattvas.’ Evaluate this view.
All 6 questions on Arhat and bodhisattva, as a list
  1. June 2025, Component 1D, Q4(a) (20 marks): Explain the characteristics of bodhisattvas in Buddhism.
  2. June 2025, Component 1D, Q4(b) (30 marks): ‘The concept of bodhisattva is an essential feature of Buddhism’. Evaluate this view.
  3. June 2023, Component 1D, Q3(a) (20 marks): Examine the concept of arhat (worthy one).
  4. June 2023, Component 1D, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘In Buddhism, the concept of bodhisattva is superior to that of arhat.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. June 2018, AS Component 1D, Q2(a) (25 marks): Examine the characteristics of bodhisattvas.
  6. June 2018, AS Component 1D, Q2(b) (25 marks): ‘All Buddhists should aspire to be bodhisattvas.’ Evaluate this view.

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