Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9487 — 2023 May/June Paper 4 · Variant 0

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. [Turn over Cambridge International AS & A Level DC (CE) 317447/1 © UCLES 2023 HINDUISM 9487/04 Paper 4 Hinduism in Contemporary Society May/June 2023 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 [ ]. * 9 2 9 9 4 0 2 6 2 1 *

2 9487/04/M/J/23 © UCLES 2023 Section A Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2. EITHER 1 (a) Explain how Hindutva has influenced Hinduism in one country you have studied. [12] (b) Assess the claim that Hindutva is not a religious movement. [18] [Total: 30] OR 2 (a) Explain the status of dalits within the ‘caste’ system. [12] (b) Evaluate the view that B R Ambedkar had more influence than M K Gandhi on the status of dalits. [18] [Total: 30] Section B Answer EITHER Question 3 OR Question 4. EITHER 3 Analyse similarities and differences between two New Religious Movements within Hinduism. [30] OR 4 ‘Hinduism is very different for Hindus living outside India.’ Discuss. [30]

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