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The three lakshanas: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

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

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  1. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2025 AS Component 1D, question 1(a): Explain the Buddhist concepts of anicca and anatta.

  2. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2025 AS Component 1D, question 1(b): ‘Anicca is the most important teaching in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.

  3. Q3(a)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2024 AS Component 1D, question 3(a): Examine the concepts of dukkha and anicca, with reference to the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.

  4. Q3(b)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2024 AS Component 1D, question 3(b): ‘The three lakshanas are the most important teachings of Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.

  5. Q5(b)

    June 2023 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2023 AS Component 1D, question 5(b): ‘The three lakshanas are the most important concepts in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.

  6. Q4(a)

    June 2022 · Component 1D

    20 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2022 Component 1D, question 4(a): Examine the concept of anatta with reference to the Chariot Passage in the ‘Questions of King Milinda’.

  7. Q4(b)

    June 2022 · Component 1D

    30 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2022 Component 1D, question 4(b): ‘The three lakshanas (three marks of existence) accurately represent reality.’ Evaluate this view.

  8. Q4(a)

    June 2019 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2019 AS Component 1D, question 4(a): Explain the three lakshanas (three marks of existence).

  9. Q4(b)

    June 2019 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2019 AS Component 1D, question 4(b): ‘Dukkha is the most important concept in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.

  10. Q4(a)

    June 2018 · Component 1D

    20 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2018 Component 1D, question 4(a): Explain the three lakshanas (marks of existence).

  11. Q4(b)

    June 2018 · Component 1D

    30 marks2A The three lakshanas
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    June 2018 Component 1D, question 4(b): ‘The three lakshanas are the most important teachings in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.
All 11 questions on The three lakshanas, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Component 1D, Q1(a) (25 marks): Explain the Buddhist concepts of anicca and anatta.
  2. June 2025, AS Component 1D, Q1(b) (25 marks): ‘Anicca is the most important teaching in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.
  3. June 2024, AS Component 1D, Q3(a) (25 marks): Examine the concepts of dukkha and anicca, with reference to the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.
  4. June 2024, AS Component 1D, Q3(b) (25 marks): ‘The three lakshanas are the most important teachings of Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. June 2023, AS Component 1D, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘The three lakshanas are the most important concepts in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.
  6. June 2022, Component 1D, Q4(a) (20 marks): Examine the concept of anatta with reference to the Chariot Passage in the ‘Questions of King Milinda’.
  7. June 2022, Component 1D, Q4(b) (30 marks): ‘The three lakshanas (three marks of existence) accurately represent reality.’ Evaluate this view.
  8. June 2019, AS Component 1D, Q4(a) (25 marks): Explain the three lakshanas (three marks of existence).
  9. June 2019, AS Component 1D, Q4(b) (25 marks): ‘Dukkha is the most important concept in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.
  10. June 2018, Component 1D, Q4(a) (20 marks): Explain the three lakshanas (marks of existence).
  11. June 2018, Component 1D, Q4(b) (30 marks): ‘The three lakshanas are the most important teachings in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.

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