Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9487 — 2023 May/June Paper 2 · Variant 0

Cambridge International AS & A Level 9487/02 May/June 2023 1 hour 30 minutes HINDUISM Paper 2 Development of 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_02_2023_1.7 © UCLES 2023 *4086031687*

Section A Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2. EITHER Outline the relationship of the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata. [5] (a) 1 Explain how the main characters of the Ramayana might influence Hindus in their everyday lives. [10] (b) Evaluate the claim that only shruti texts are relevant to understanding Hinduism. [15] (c) [Total: 30] OR Outline the relationship between astika traditions and the Vedas. [5] (a) 2 Explain why the Upanishads might be considered more important than other Vedic writings. [10] (b) ‘It is possible to be a good Hindu without reading any sacred texts.’ Discuss. [15] (c) [Total: 30] 06_9487_02_2023_1.7 © UCLES 2023 2

Section B Answer EITHER Question 3 OR Question 4. EITHER Summarise what is unique about Smartism. [5] (a) 3 Explain the difference between monism and monotheism. [10] (b) Assess the claim that Smartism is a form of polytheism. [15] (c) [Total: 30] OR Outline the meaning of the phrase ‘sat, chit, ananda’. [5] (a) 4 Explain how murti puja might help Hindus relate to Brahman. [10] (b) 'In Hinduism the divine is neither masculine nor feminine.’ Discuss. [15] (c) [Total: 30] 06_9487_02_2023_1.7 © UCLES 2023 3

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