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2026 Update OCR AS Level Religious Studies H173-07 Developments in Hindu Thought Verified Question Paper

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The OCR AS Level Religious Studies H173-07 Developments in Hindu Thought Verified Question Paper is part of the OCR 9–1 Religious Studies qualification. It assesses students on Hindu beliefs, philosophy, and practices, including concepts such as dharma, karma, samsara, and moksha, as well as modern interpretations and developments in Hindu thought. This paper supports AS Level revision and exam preparation.

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2025 OCR AS Level Religious Studies
H173/07 Developments in Hindu thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached



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Friday 6 June 2025 – Morning
AS Level Religious Studies
H173/07 Developments in Hindu thought
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes


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 two questions.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• 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 two 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* ‘Vaishnavism is completely different to other Hindu theistic traditions.’ Discuss. [30]


2* Evaluate the claim that self-restraint is the most important virtue for all the ashramas. [30]


3* Evaluate the claim that thinking about karma will prevent a person achieving liberation from
samsara. [30]



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