2026/2027 AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES A 8062/14 Paper 1: Hinduism Question Paper + Mark Scheme

GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES A Paper 1 Hinduism Hinduism: Beliefs 0 1 . 1 Which one of the following is not one of the four aims of human life for Hindus? [1 mark] Put a tick () in the box next to the correct answer. A Artha B Dharma C Kama D Saguna 0 1 . 2 Give two ways in which Hindus can show the personal virtue of respect. [2 marks] 1 2 2 1 3 *03* Turn over â–º IB/M/Jun24/8062/14 Do not write outside the box 0 1 . 3 Explain two ways in which belief in the Tri-murti influences Hindus today. [4 marks] Question 1 continues on the next page 4 4 *04* IB/M/Jun24/8062/14 Do not write outside the box 0 1 . 4 Explain two Hindu teachings about karma. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Hindu belief and teaching in your answer. [5 marks] 5 5 *05* Turn over â–º IB/M/Jun24/8062/14 Do not write outside the box 0 1 . 5 ‘Belief in avatars is the most important belief for Hindus.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: • refer to Hindu teaching • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] [SPaG 3 marks