GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/05 Hinduism
Beliefs and teachings & Practices
Time allowed: 1 hour
No extra materials are needed.
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Centre number
Write your Candidate
answer to each question in the space number
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.
First name(s)
INFORMATION
• Last
Thename
total mark for this paper is 63.
• 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 12 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR GCSE Religious Studies Hinduism Beliefs and
teachings & Practices (J625/05) Question Paper
and Mark Scheme 2026
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(a) Outline what is meant by the term trigunas.
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(b) Outline the concept of Nirguna Brahman.
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(c) Outline one custom associated with Diwali.
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(d) Describe how detachment might lead to freedom from samsara.
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(e) ‘Men and women are equal according to Hindu teachings.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Hinduism
• refer to sources of wisdom and authority. [15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
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© OCR 2025
J625/05 Hinduism
Beliefs and teachings & Practices
Time allowed: 1 hour
No extra materials are needed.
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Centre number
Write your Candidate
answer to each question in the space number
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.
First name(s)
INFORMATION
• Last
Thename
total mark for this paper is 63.
• 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 12 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR GCSE Religious Studies Hinduism Beliefs and
teachings & Practices (J625/05) Question Paper
and Mark Scheme 2026
, 2
1
(a) Outline what is meant by the term trigunas.
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. ................................................................................................................................................. [3]
(b) Outline the concept of Nirguna Brahman.
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. ................................................................................................................................................. [3]
(c) Outline one custom associated with Diwali.
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(d) Describe how detachment might lead to freedom from samsara.
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(e) ‘Men and women are equal according to Hindu teachings.’
Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:
• analyse and evaluate the importance of points of view, referring to common and divergent
views within Hinduism
• refer to sources of wisdom and authority. [15]
Spelling, punctuation and grammar [3]
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