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The dasa sila (ten precepts): Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 2F The dasa sila (ten precepts), 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(a)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1D

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    June 2025 AS Component 1D, question 5(a): Examine the dasa sila (ten precepts) as training aspirations rather than commandments for the community of believers.
  2. Q5(b)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1D

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    June 2025 AS Component 1D, question 5(b): ‘The precepts are no longer relevant to monastic life.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Buddhism.
  3. Q4(a)

    June 2023 · AS Component 1D

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    June 2023 AS Component 1D, question 4(a): Explain the application of the dasa sila (ten precepts) within the sangha.
  4. Q4(b)

    June 2023 · AS Component 1D

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    June 2023 AS Component 1D, question 4(b): ‘The dasa sila is the only way to regulate the sangha.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. Q3(a)

    June 2019 · Component 1D

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    June 2019 Component 1D, question 3(a): Explain how Buddhists apply the dasa sila (ten precepts). 0 3
  6. Q3(b)

    June 2019 · Component 1D

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    June 2019 Component 1D, question 3(b): ‘The dasa sila are essential for the sangha.’ Evaluate this view.
All 6 questions on The dasa sila (ten precepts), as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Component 1D, Q5(a) (25 marks): Examine the dasa sila (ten precepts) as training aspirations rather than commandments for the community of believers.
  2. June 2025, AS Component 1D, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘The precepts are no longer relevant to monastic life.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Buddhism.
  3. June 2023, AS Component 1D, Q4(a) (25 marks): Explain the application of the dasa sila (ten precepts) within the sangha.
  4. June 2023, AS Component 1D, Q4(b) (25 marks): ‘The dasa sila is the only way to regulate the sangha.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. June 2019, Component 1D, Q3(a) (20 marks): Explain how Buddhists apply the dasa sila (ten precepts). 0 3
  6. June 2019, Component 1D, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘The dasa sila are essential for the sangha.’ Evaluate this view.

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