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2025 OCR A Level Religious Studies
H573/07 Developments in Hindu thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 20 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Religious Studies
H573/07 Developments in Hindu thought
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer any three questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Answer any three questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their significance,
influence and study.
1* Assess the claim that traditional Hinduism has always supported women’s rights. [40]
2* To what extent can varnashramadharma be described as the path to moksha? [40]
3* Assess the claim that all Hindu scriptures are of equal importance to Hindu life. [40]
4* ‘The cat analogy is the best way to describe the relationship between a devotee and God.’ Discuss.
[40]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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2025 OCR A Level Religious Studies
H573/07 Developments in Hindu thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 20 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Religious Studies
H573/07 Developments in Hindu thought
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer any three questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8868/6] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ) 339180/2 Turn over
2025
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A Level Religious
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Developments in Hindu thought Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.pdf
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Answer any three questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their significance,
influence and study.
1* Assess the claim that traditional Hinduism has always supported women’s rights. [40]
2* To what extent can varnashramadharma be described as the path to moksha? [40]
3* Assess the claim that all Hindu scriptures are of equal importance to Hindu life. [40]
4* ‘The cat analogy is the best way to describe the relationship between a devotee and God.’ Discuss.
[40]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 H573/07 Jun25
2025
3 ofOCR
25__#Official
A Level Religious
| Exam Review:
Studies2025
H573-07
| OCR/AS/A-Level
Developments in Hindu thought Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached.pdf
