Religious Studies J625,05 June 2023 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Hindu Beliefs & Teachings | Definition of mahayuga, necessary items for puja, Hindu contribution to the Assisi Declarations, role of maya in preventing liberation.

2. Ethics & Animal Rights | Evaluating whether animals should have the same rights as humans, analyzing perspectives with references to Hindu scriptures.

3. Hindu Practices & Worship | Three purusharthas (goals of life), customs of Raksha Bandhan, significance of Varanasi as a pilgrimage site, trigunas in the creation of the material world.

4. Paths to Liberation | Discussing whether bhakti yoga is the easiest way to attain liberation, examining different viewpoints with references to Hindu philosophy.