Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9487 — 2024 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 0

Cambridge International AS & A Level 9487/02 October/November 2024 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 11_9487_02_2024_1.11 © UCLES 2024 *1456546642*

Section A Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2. EITHER Summarise the main themes of the Brahmanas. [5] (a) 1 Explain why some contemporary Hindus might believe the Upanishads are of greater importance than other Vedic writings. [10] (b) ‘The Atharva Veda is less important for Hindus than the other three Vedas.’ Discuss. [15] (c) [Total: 30] OR Outline how the Bhagavad Gita is different from the rest of the Mahabharata. [5] (a) 2 Explain why some Hindus might describe the Bhagavad Gita as a summary of the Vedas. [10] (b) Assess the claim that the Bhagavad Gita is the only sacred text a Hindu needs to read. [15] (c) [Total: 30] 11_9487_02_2024_1.11 © UCLES 2024 2

Section B Answer EITHER Question 3 OR Question 4. EITHER Summarise the difference between monism and monotheism. [5] (a) 3 Explain how Brahman relates to the concept of ishvara. [10] (b) Assess the claim that liberation is achieved by realising that the atman is entirely separate from Brahman. [15] (c) [Total: 30] OR Summarise what Vaishnavas believe about God. [5] (a) 4 Explain how Smartism is different from other theistic traditions in Hinduism. [10] (b) ‘Any Hindu is allowed to worship Shiva.’ Discuss. [15] (c) [Total: 30] 11_9487_02_2024_1.11 © UCLES 2024 3

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