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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 50 minutes) Paper 1RA0/2E reference
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
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• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and
candidate number.
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• Answer all questions.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided –
there may be more space than you need.
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•• 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.
Try to answer every question.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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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) Outlinethreebeliefs about the tri-guna.
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(b) Explaintworeasons why samsara is important for Hindus.
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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 1RA0/2E reference
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
•
• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in 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.
Try to answer every question.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P78609A ©2025 Pearson Education Ltd. *P78609A0112*
Y:1/1/1
2
, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 1: Beliefs and Teachings
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
1 (a) Outlinethreebeliefs about the tri-guna.
(3)
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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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(b) Explaintworeasons why samsara is important for Hindus.
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