Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9487 — 2023 May/June Paper 1 · Variant 0

Cambridge International AS & A Level 9487/01 May/June 2023 1 hour 30 minutes HINDUISM Paper 1 Concepts in Hinduism 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 [ ]. This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. [Turn over 06_9487_01_2023_1.4 © UCLES 2023 *9315483671*

Section A Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2. EITHER Outline the relationship between dharma and kama. [5] (a) 1 Explain how morality could be seen as relative (situational). [10] (b) ‘Men and women should follow the same dharma.’ Discuss. [15] (c) [Total: 30] OR Describe what is meant by jati. [5] (a) 2 Explain why different dharmic obligations caused confusion for one character mentioned in Hindu scripture. [10] (b) Assess the claim that varnashramadharma has no place in modern society. [15] (c) [Total: 30] 06_9487_01_2023_1.4 © UCLES 2023 2

Section B Answer EITHER Question 3 OR Question 4. EITHER Describe what is meant by sakama karma. [5] (a) 3 Explain how the accumulation of karma could prevent liberation. [10] (b) ‘Performing good actions is the most important thing a Hindu can do.’ Discuss. [15] (c) [Total: 30] OR Outline the concept of moksha. [5] (a) 4 Explain how jnana can help Hindus to overcome maya. [10] (b) Assess the claim that Hindus cannot achieve liberation through personal effort. [15] (c) [Total: 30] 06_9487_01_2023_1.4 © UCLES 2023 3

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