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Festivals and Hindu identity: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 4B Festivals and Hindu identity, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1E

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    June 2025 AS Component 1E, question 1(a): Explain the role of Holi in shaping Hindu religious identity. 
  2. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1E

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    June 2025 AS Component 1E, question 1(b): ‘Festivals based on mythical events are still meaningful today.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Hinduism.
  3. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · Component 1E

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    June 2023 Component 1E, question 1(a): Examine the spiritual significance of the festival of Holi. 0 1
  4. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · Component 1E

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    June 2023 Component 1E, question 1(b): ‘Hindu festivals are only valuable as community occasions.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. Q5(a)

    June 2019 · AS Component 1E

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    June 2019 AS Component 1E, question 5(a): Explain the spiritual significance of events that take place during Holi.
  6. Q5(b)

    June 2019 · AS Component 1E

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    June 2019 AS Component 1E, question 5(b): ‘Festivals are not necessary to express Hindu identity.’ Evaluate this view.
  7. Q5(a)

    June 2017 · AS Component 1E

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    June 2017 AS Component 1E, question 5(a): Examine the importance of Holi to the Hindu community.
  8. Q5(b)

    June 2017 · AS Component 1E

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    June 2017 AS Component 1E, question 5(b): ‘Holi is more a social occasion than a religious celebration.’ Evaluate this view.
All 8 questions on Festivals and Hindu identity, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Component 1E, Q1(a) (25 marks): Explain the role of Holi in shaping Hindu religious identity. 
  2. June 2025, AS Component 1E, Q1(b) (25 marks): ‘Festivals based on mythical events are still meaningful today.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Hinduism.
  3. June 2023, Component 1E, Q1(a) (20 marks): Examine the spiritual significance of the festival of Holi. 0 1
  4. June 2023, Component 1E, Q1(b) (30 marks): ‘Hindu festivals are only valuable as community occasions.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. June 2019, AS Component 1E, Q5(a) (25 marks): Explain the spiritual significance of events that take place during Holi.
  6. June 2019, AS Component 1E, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘Festivals are not necessary to express Hindu identity.’ Evaluate this view.
  7. June 2017, AS Component 1E, Q5(a) (25 marks): Examine the importance of Holi to the Hindu community.
  8. June 2017, AS Component 1E, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘Holi is more a social occasion than a religious celebration.’ Evaluate this view.

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