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The OCR A Level Religious Studies H573-07 Developments in Hindu Thought Verified Question Paper is part of the OCR Religious Studies specification. It assesses students on Hindu philosophy, beliefs, ethics, and practices, including dharma, karma, samsara, moksha, and modern developments in Hindu thought. This paper supports A Level revision and exam preparation through structured analytical and evaluative questions.

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2025 OCR
2025 AOCR
2025
Level
AOCR
Religious
Level
A Religious
Level
Studies
Religious
Studies
H573-07
Studies
H573-07
Developments
H573-07
Developments
Developments
in Hindu
in Hindu
thought
in Hindu
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
paper
Question
paper
with Marking
paper
with Marking
with
Scheme
Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf




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 OCR
2025 AOCR
2025
Level
AOCR
Religious
Level
A Religious
Level
Studies
Religious
Studies
H573-07
Studies
H573-07
Developments
H573-07
Developments
Developments
in Hindu
in Hindu
thought
in Hindu
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
paper
Question
paper
with Marking
paper
with Marking
with
Scheme
Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf

,2025 OCR
2025 AOCR
2025
Level
AOCR
Religious
Level
A Religious
Level
Studies
Religious
Studies
H573-07
Studies
H573-07
Developments
H573-07
Developments
Developments
in Hindu
in Hindu
thought
in Hindu
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
paper
Question
paper
with Marking
paper
with Marking
with
Scheme
Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf


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© OCR 2025 H573/07 Jun25


2025 OCR
2025 AOCR
2025
Level
AOCR
Religious
Level
A Religious
Level
Studies
Religious
Studies
H573-07
Studies
H573-07
Developments
H573-07
Developments
Developments
in Hindu
in Hindu
thought
in Hindu
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
paper
Question
paper
with Marking
paper
with Marking
with
Scheme
Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf

, 2025 OCR
2025 AOCR
2025
Level
AOCR
Religious
Level
A Religious
Level
Studies
Religious
Studies
H573-07
Studies
H573-07
Developments
H573-07
Developments
Developments
in Hindu
in Hindu
thought
in Hindu
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
paper
Question
paper
with Marking
paper
with Marking
with
Scheme
Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
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 OCR
2025 AOCR
2025
Level
AOCR
Religious
Level
A Religious
Level
Studies
Religious
Studies
H573-07
Studies
H573-07
Developments
H573-07
Developments
Developments
in Hindu
in Hindu
thought
in Hindu
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
paper
Question
paper
with Marking
paper
with Marking
with
Scheme
Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf

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