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Dana (giving) and punya (merit): Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 4C Dana (giving) and punya (merit), 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3(a)

    June 2023 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4C Dana (giving) and punya (merit)
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    June 2023 AS Component 1D, question 3(a): Examine the practices of dana (giving) and punya (merit) in Buddhism.

  2. Q3(b)

    June 2023 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4C Dana (giving) and punya (merit)
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    June 2023 AS Component 1D, question 3(b): ‘Dana is the most important teaching in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.

  3. Q1(a)

    June 2022 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4C Dana (giving) and punya (merit)
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    June 2022 AS Component 1D, question 1(a): Examine the concept of punya (merit) in Buddhism.

  4. Q1(b)

    June 2022 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4C Dana (giving) and punya (merit)
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    June 2022 AS Component 1D, question 1(b): ‘Punya is completely dependent on dana.’ Evaluate this view.

  5. Q3(a)

    Autumn 2021 · Component 1D

    20 marks4C Dana (giving) and punya (merit)
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    Autumn 2021 Component 1D, question 3(a): Examine the importance of dana (giving) and punya (merit) within Buddhism. 0 3

  6. Q3(b)

    Autumn 2021 · Component 1D

    30 marks4C Dana (giving) and punya (merit)
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    Autumn 2021 Component 1D, question 3(b): ‘Dana and punya are not important compared with other Buddhist teachings.’ Evaluate this view.

  7. Q5(a)

    June 2018 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4C Dana (giving) and punya (merit)
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    June 2018 AS Component 1D, question 5(a): Explain the role and importance of punya (merit) in Buddhism.

  8. Q5(b)

    June 2018 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4C Dana (giving) and punya (merit)
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    June 2018 AS Component 1D, question 5(b): ‘Punya should always be transferred.’ Evaluate this view.
All 8 questions on Dana (giving) and punya (merit), as a list
  1. June 2023, AS Component 1D, Q3(a) (25 marks): Examine the practices of dana (giving) and punya (merit) in Buddhism.
  2. June 2023, AS Component 1D, Q3(b) (25 marks): ‘Dana is the most important teaching in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.
  3. June 2022, AS Component 1D, Q1(a) (25 marks): Examine the concept of punya (merit) in Buddhism.
  4. June 2022, AS Component 1D, Q1(b) (25 marks): ‘Punya is completely dependent on dana.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. Autumn 2021, Component 1D, Q3(a) (20 marks): Examine the importance of dana (giving) and punya (merit) within Buddhism. 0 3
  6. Autumn 2021, Component 1D, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘Dana and punya are not important compared with other Buddhist teachings.’ Evaluate this view.
  7. June 2018, AS Component 1D, Q5(a) (25 marks): Explain the role and importance of punya (merit) in Buddhism.
  8. June 2018, AS Component 1D, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘Punya should always be transferred.’ Evaluate this view.

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