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Summer 2026
Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Religious Studies
Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion
Option 2D – Buddhism
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Summer 2026
Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Religious Studies
Paper 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion
Option 2D – Buddhism
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Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest
awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including
academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers.
For further information visit our qualifications websites at www.edexcel.com
or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the
details on our contact us page at www.edexcel.com/contactus
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
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everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning,
for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in
education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we
have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising
achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help
you and your students at: www.pearson.com/uk
Summer 2026
Question Paper Log Number P79668A
Publication Code 1RA0_2D_2606_MS
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