Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9487 — 2024 Oct/Nov Paper 3 · Variant 0

This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. [Turn over Cambridge International AS & A Level * 5 8 2 0 2 6 6 5 0 8 * DC (CE) 337715 © UCLES 2024 HINDUISM 9487/03 Paper 3 Hinduism: Philosophy and Religion October/November 2024 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 [ ].

2 9487/03/O/N/24 © UCLES 2024 Section A EITHER 1 (a) Explain the means of achieving kaivalya according to Samkhya philosophy. [12] (b) Assess the claim that Samkhya is not a theistic philosophy. [18] OR 2 (a) Describe Dvaita Vedanta teachings about the dualistic nature of the universe. [12] (b) ‘The concept of Brahman is the same in Vishistadvaita Vedanta as it is in Dvaita Vedanta.’ Discuss. [18] Section B EITHER 3 Evaluate the claim that M K Gandhi’s ethics were not based on Hindu teachings. [30] OR 4 Evaluate the significance of Shankara’s philosophy for contemporary Hinduism. [30]

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