2025GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies J625/09 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a Buddhist perspective (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined June 2025)

21 May 2025 – Afternoon GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies J625/09 Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern world from a BuWednesday ddhist perspective Time allowed: 2 hours (Verified Question Paper With Mark Scheme Combined June 2025) INSTRUCTIONS •Use black ink. •Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown. •Answer all the questions. INFORMATION •The total mark for this paper is 126. •The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ]. •Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*). •Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be assessed in questions marked with a pencil (). •This document has 20 pages. ADVICE •Read each question carefully before you start your answer. © OCR 2023 [601/8594/6] DC (PQ) 329108/3 OCR is an exempt Charity Turn over 1 Relationships and families (a)Outline one Buddhist belief about sexuality. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... . [3] (b)Describe how the rules for Buddhist nuns are different to the rules for Buddhist monks. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... . [6] (c)Explain why Buddhists might have different attitudes towards discrimination on the basis of gender. You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... . [6] (d)‘Pre-marital sex is always wrong.’