2024 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE Religious Studies B PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1E – Hinduism. With Marking Scheme Merged Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Thursday 9 May 2024

2024 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE Religious Studies B PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1E – Hinduism. With Marking Scheme Merged Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Thursday 9 May 2024 reference Morning (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper Religious Studies B 1RB0/1E PAPER 1: Area of Study 1 – Religion and Ethics Option 1E – Hinduism You do not need any other materials.   Total Marks Instructions• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Answer all questions. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. centrenumberandcandidatenumber. Information• • The marks for each question are shown in brackets– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed– you should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the use of specialist terminology. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation and grammar are clearly indicated. Thetotalmarkforthispaperis102. Advice• • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. Try to answer every question. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. P75464A ©2024 Pearson Education Ltd. F:1/1/1 *P75464A0120* Turn over Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Question 1: Hindu Beliefs 1 (a) Outline three Hindu teachings about suffering. 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(b) Explain two Hindu beliefs about the Kali Yuga. 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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 2 *P75464A0220*  (c) Explain two reasons why belief in moksha is important for Hindus today. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority. 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(Total for Question 1 = 27 marks) *P75464A0520* 5 Turn over  Question 2: Marriage and the Family 2 (a) Outline three ways the local Hindu community supports families. 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(b) Explain two reasons why Hindus are opposed to gender prejudice and discrimination. 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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 6 *P75464A0620*  (c) Explain two Hindu responses to the different types of family that exist in the 21st century. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA In your answer you must refer to a source of