Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9014 — 2020 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 0

DC (NF) 188993/2 © UCLES 2020 [Turn over This document has 4 pages. Blank pages are indicated. * 8 0 0 7 6 0 1 5 5 1 * HINDUISM 9014/02 Paper 2 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 9014/02/O/N/20 © UCLES 2020 Answer any five questions. Choose at least one from each section. Section A 1 ‘The delusion that Purusha both acts and experiences the effects of action is the only real obstacle to liberation.’ Discuss this claim with reference to Samkhya. 2 Assess the claim that the eight limbs of Yoga are philosophical rather than practical. 3 ‘Bhakti has no place in Sankara’s Advaita Vedanta.’ Assess this claim. 4 To what extent is Vishista Advaita Vedanta a dualist philosophy? Section B 5 Evaluate the claim that Jain teachings about the nature of the human person are the same as Hindu teachings. 6 ‘The Four Noble Truths are the only teaching necessary to guide Buddhists to nirvana.’ Discuss. 7 ‘The only thing separating Buddhism from Hinduism is the concept of anatta.’ Assess this claim.

3 9014/02/O/N/20 © UCLES 2020 Section C 8 Assess the claim that Vishnu himself is less significant for Hindus than his avatars. 9 Compare the significance of Lakshmi and Durga in the everyday lives of Hindus. 10 ‘Puja allows the living presence within the murti to communicate with the worshipper.’ Evaluate this claim. Section D 11 Assess the claim that the varna system is vital to Hinduism. 12 Discuss the view that all four ashramas are of equal importance in Hindu society. 13 ‘Nothing matters more than good karma.’ Discuss this statement.

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