Cambridge A Level Hinduism 9487 — 2025 May/June Paper 3 · Variant 0

[Turn over Cambridge International AS & A Level DC (WW) 345531 © UCLES 2025 This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. HINDUISM 9487/03 Paper 3 Hinduism: Philosophy and Religion May/June 2025 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 8 4 2 1 3 3 4 8 2 *

2 9487/03/M/J/25 © UCLES 2025 Section A Answer EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2. EITHER 1 (a) Explain how the idea of three levels of reality supports the Advaita view that everything is Brahman. [12] (b) ‘Liberation cannot be achieved without an understanding of maya.’ Discuss. [18] [Total: 30] OR 2 (a) Explain how a Hindu might reach moksha according to Dvaita Vedanta. [12] (b) ‘Ishvara is equally important in all the Vedanta philosophies.’ Discuss. [18] [Total: 30] Section B Answer EITHER Question 3 OR Question 4. EITHER 3 Evaluate the claim that all religions are viewed as equally true in Hinduism. [30] OR 4 ‘Vegetarianism is a universal Hindu value.’ Discuss with reference to the teachings of M K Gandhi. [30]

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