Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9014 — 2020 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 0

DC (NF) 188994/1 © UCLES 2020 [Turn over This document has 4 pages. Blank pages are indicated. * 3 3 6 9 7 4 7 9 5 8 * HINDUISM 9014/01 Paper 1 October/November 2020 3 hours You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet. You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed) INSTRUCTIONS ● Answer five questions in total: Answer at least one question from each section. ● Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper, ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. INFORMATION ● The total mark for this paper is 100. ● Each question is worth 20 marks. Cambridge International A Level

2 9014/01/O/N/20 © UCLES 2020 Answer any five questions. Choose at least one from each section. Section A 1 To what extent does the Nasadiya Sukta suggest that there is power beyond the gods? 2 ‘In the Vedas, the gods are less important than correct ritual.’ Discuss. 3 ‘The story of Naciketas in the Katha Upanishad shows a better path to liberation than ritual.’ Discuss. Section B 4 ‘Both Sita and Draupadi fulfil the ethical ideals for women.’ Evaluate this claim. 5 To what extent does Krishna provide a perfect example for Hindus today? 6 Explore the reasons for the popularity of the Bhagavad Gita.

3 9014/01/O/N/20 © UCLES 2020 Section C 7 Assess the claim that the bhakti movement has no basis in Hindu scripture. 8 ‘Bhakti is the best path to enlightenment.’ Discuss. 9 To what extent do you agree that Tulsidasa is the most important person in the bhakti movement? Section D 10 ‘Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was a mystic rather than a social reformer.’ Discuss. 11 ‘Non-violence cannot defeat violence.’ Discuss this statement with reference to the work of M K Gandhi. 12 Assess the claim that Rammohan Roy has had a lasting impact on Hinduism.

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