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OCR GCSE Religious Studies – Religion, Philosophy & Ethics in the Modern World (Buddhist Perspective) (2025) Actual Exam Paper & Mark Scheme

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Revise effectively with the official OCR GCSE Religious Studies (2025) Religion, Philosophy & Ethics in the Modern World from a Buddhist Perspective resource. This merged document provides: - The actual exam paper covering Religion, Philosophy & Ethics in the Modern World (Buddhist Perspective) - The full mark scheme, integrated for examiner guidance - Convenient DOCX format for annotation, printing, or digital study Perfect for students preparing for OCR GCSE Religious Studies assessments, teachers planning lessons, and tutors supporting exam practice. With both the paper and mark scheme combined, you can simulate exam conditions and check answers instantly. Key Topics Typically Covered: - Buddhist perspectives on relationships, family, and gender roles - Religion and life: creation, stewardship, sanctity of life, medical ethics - Peace and conflict: war, pacifism, forgiveness, and reconciliation - Dialogue between Buddhist and non‑religious beliefs in modern society - The role of religion in politics, law, and human rights - Ethical decision‑making and moral responsibility - Examiner commentary and practical skills This all‑in‑one resource streamlines revision and ensures comprehensive preparation for the OCR Religious Studies Religion, Philosophy & Ethics (Buddhist Perspective) exam.

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• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 126.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ().
• This document has 20 pages.

ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.

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1 Relationships and families

(a) Outline one Buddhist belief about sexuality.

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(b) Describe how the rules for Buddhist nuns are different to the rules for Buddhist
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(c) Explain why Buddhists might have different attitudes towards discrimination on the
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(d) ‘Pre-marital sex is always wrong.’

Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should:

• draw on your learning from across your course of study, including reference to
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