Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9487 — 2023 Oct/Nov Paper 4 · Variant 0

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. [Turn over Cambridge International AS & A Level HINDUISM 9487/04 Paper 4 Hinduism in Contemporary Society October/November 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 [ ]. * 6 9 4 7 2 7 6 6 0 7 * DC (CJ) 317461 © UCLES 2023

2 9487/04/O/N/23 © UCLES 2023 Section A Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2. EITHER 1 (a) Explain the relationship between the concepts of varna and jati. [12] (b) ‘Social reformers have had no impact on the “caste” system.’ Discuss. [18] OR 2 (a) Explain how the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is different to other forms of Hinduism. [12] (b) Assess the claim that proselytisation is the main practice of ISKCON. [18] Section B Answer EITHER Question 3 OR Question 4. EITHER 3 Evaluate the claim that Sita and Draupadi are feminist role models. [30] OR 4 ‘Religious freedom is always part of secularism.’ Discuss. [30]

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