Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9487 — 2021 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 0

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. Cambridge International AS & A Level HINDUISM 9487/01 Paper 1 Concepts in Hinduism October/November 2021 1 hour 30 minutes You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet. You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed) INSTRUCTIONS ● Answer two questions in total: Section A: answer one question. Section B: answer one question. ● 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 60. ● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ]. DC (LK) 203960 © UCLES 2021 [Turn over * 2 8 3 1 5 5 1 5 1 2 *

2 9487/01/O/N/21 © UCLES 2021 Section A Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2. EITHER 1 (a) Outline the main features of Sadharana Dharma. [5] (b) Explain the relationship between karma and dharma. [10] (c) ‘It is impossible to live a dharmic life in the Kali Yuga.’ Discuss. [15] [Total: 30] OR 2 (a) Outline the system of ashrama. [5] (b) Explain how varna differs from jati. [10] (c) ‘Dharma gives clear demands to Hindus in all situations.’ Discuss. [15] [Total: 30]

3 9487/01/O/N/21 © UCLES 2021 Section B Answer EITHER Question 3 OR Question 4. EITHER 3 (a) Describe what is meant by the term ‘bhakti marga’. [5] (b) Explain why people become trapped in samsara. [10] (c) Assess the claim that maya is the greatest obstacle to liberation. [15] [Total: 30] OR 4 (a) Describe what is meant by ‘agami karma’. [5] (b) Explain why rebirth as a human is important for achieving liberation. [10] (c) ‘Nishkama karma is the best way to achieve moksha.’ Discuss. [15] [Total: 30]

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