2025 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies A PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion
Option 2E – Hinduism Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 50 minutes) Paper
reference 1RA0/2E
Religious Studies A
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion
Option 2E – Hinduism
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• FillUseinblack ink or ball-point pen.
the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number
and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 51.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your
written communication will be assessed
– you should take particular care on this question 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.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Check answer
Try to every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
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, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings
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1 (a) Outline three beliefs about the tri-guna.
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(b) Explain two reasons why samsara is important for Hindus.
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Option 2E – Hinduism Combined Question Paper and Marking Scheme
Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 50 minutes) Paper
reference 1RA0/2E
Religious Studies A
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 – Study of Second Religion
Option 2E – Hinduism
You do not need any other materials. Total Marks
Instructions
•• FillUseinblack ink or ball-point pen.
the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number
and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 51.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
• The question labelled with an asterisk (*) is the one where the quality of your
written communication will be assessed
– you should take particular care on this question 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.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Check answer
Try to every question.
your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P78609A
,©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
1 (a) Outline three beliefs about the tri-guna.
(3)
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(b) Explain two reasons why samsara is important for Hindus.
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