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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/2 GCSE (9–1)
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
1RB0/2E
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Religious Studies B
PAPER 2: Area of Study 2 –
Religion, Peace and Conflict
Option 2E: Hinduism
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Question 1: Hindu Beliefs
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1 (a) OutlinethreeHindu beliefs about the Divine as Antaryami.
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(b) ExplaintwoHindu beliefs about ahimsa.
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