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Varnashramadharma: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

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

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  1. Q4(a)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1E

    25 marks2D Varnashramadharma
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    June 2025 AS Component 1E, question 4(a): Explain how the varna system defines individual duties within Hindu society.

  2. Q4(b)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1E

    25 marks2D Varnashramadharma
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    June 2025 AS Component 1E, question 4(b): ‘The varna system has been unfairly criticised.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Hinduism.

  3. Q5(b)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1E

    25 marks2D Varnashramadharma
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    June 2025 AS Component 1E, question 5(b): ‘Hinduism is nothing more than a religion of duty.’ Evaluate this view.

  4. Q1(a)

    June 2024 · Component 1E

    20 marks2D Varnashramadharma
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    June 2024 Component 1E, question 1(a): Examine the Hindu concept of ashrama. 0 1

  5. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · Component 1E

    30 marks2D Varnashramadharma
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    June 2024 Component 1E, question 1(b): ‘Hinduism is nothing more than a religion of duty.’ Evaluate this view.

  6. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1E

    25 marks2D Varnashramadharma
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    June 2024 AS Component 1E, question 1(b): ‘Varna is not practical in today’s world.’ Evaluate this view.

  7. Q2(a)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1E

    25 marks2D Varnashramadharma
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    June 2024 AS Component 1E, question 2(a): Explain the importance of the four ashramas.

  8. Q2(b)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1E

    25 marks2D Varnashramadharma
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    June 2024 AS Component 1E, question 2(b): ‘The ashramas are relevant to Hindus today.’ Evaluate this view. 3

  9. Q3(b)

    June 2022 · Component 1E

    30 marks2D Varnashramadharma
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    June 2022 Component 1E, question 3(b): ‘Varna creates a just society.’ Evaluate this view.

  10. Q1(b)

    June 2018 · Component 1E

    30 marks2D Varnashramadharma
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2018 Component 1E, question 1(b): ‘The varna system can be justified.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Hinduism.

  11. Q1(a)

    June 2017 · AS Component 1E

    25 marks2D Varnashramadharma
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Component 1E, question 1(a): Examine the concept of varnashramadharma in Hinduism.

  12. Q1(b)

    June 2017 · AS Component 1E

    25 marks2D Varnashramadharma
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Component 1E, question 1(b): ‘Duty is the most important part of Hinduism.’ Evaluate this view.

  13. Q2(b)

    June 2017 · AS Component 1E

    25 marks2D Varnashramadharma
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Component 1E, question 2(b): ‘Varna is not relevant today.’ Evaluate this view.
All 13 questions on Varnashramadharma, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Component 1E, Q4(a) (25 marks): Explain how the varna system defines individual duties within Hindu society.
  2. June 2025, AS Component 1E, Q4(b) (25 marks): ‘The varna system has been unfairly criticised.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Hinduism.
  3. June 2025, AS Component 1E, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘Hinduism is nothing more than a religion of duty.’ Evaluate this view.
  4. June 2024, Component 1E, Q1(a) (20 marks): Examine the Hindu concept of ashrama. 0 1
  5. June 2024, Component 1E, Q1(b) (30 marks): ‘Hinduism is nothing more than a religion of duty.’ Evaluate this view.
  6. June 2024, AS Component 1E, Q1(b) (25 marks): ‘Varna is not practical in today’s world.’ Evaluate this view.
  7. June 2024, AS Component 1E, Q2(a) (25 marks): Explain the importance of the four ashramas.
  8. June 2024, AS Component 1E, Q2(b) (25 marks): ‘The ashramas are relevant to Hindus today.’ Evaluate this view. 3
  9. June 2022, Component 1E, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘Varna creates a just society.’ Evaluate this view.
  10. June 2018, Component 1E, Q1(b) (30 marks): ‘The varna system can be justified.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Hinduism.
  11. June 2017, AS Component 1E, Q1(a) (25 marks): Examine the concept of varnashramadharma in Hinduism.
  12. June 2017, AS Component 1E, Q1(b) (25 marks): ‘Duty is the most important part of Hinduism.’ Evaluate this view.
  13. June 2017, AS Component 1E, Q2(b) (25 marks): ‘Varna is not relevant today.’ Evaluate this view.

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