Unit 2: Hinduism in depth

Topic 2.5: Ethics and moral conduct Questions

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1Discuss15 marks
2026
Discuss how Hindus decide a moral question the sacred texts do not address.
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2To what extent20 marks
2013
To what extent is the Bhagavad Gita the main source of authority for Hindu ethics?
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3To what extent20 marks
2013
To what extent is sva-dharma more important than universal moral principles in Hindu ethics?
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4Assess20 marks
2014
Assess the significance of the Laws of Manu as a source of Hindu ethics.
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5To what extent20 marks
2013
To what extent is the law of karma the basis of Hindu moral conduct?
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6Assess20 marks
2014
Assess the significance of dharma yuddha (righteous war) in Hindu ethics.
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7Assess20 marks
2014
Assess the significance of the Three Debts for Hindus today.
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8Discuss15 marks
2024
Discuss the place of artha (prosperity) in the Hindu understanding of a good life.
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9Discuss15 marks
2024
Discuss how the four ashramas (stages of life) shape Hindu ethical duties.
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10Examine20 marks
2016
Examine Hindu teaching on the protection of the weak.
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11Examine20 marks
2016
Examine Hindu teaching on suicide.
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12Examine20 marks
2016
Examine Hindu teaching on war and violence.
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13Examine15 marks
2018
Examine the importance of fasting in Hindu ethical and religious life.
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14Examine15 marks
2018
Examine Hindu teaching on sexual conduct.
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15Discuss15 marks
2022
"Vegetarianism is essential to being a good Hindu." Discuss.
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16Discuss15 marks
2022
Discuss Hindu responses to caste discrimination in the diaspora.
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17Examine15 marks
2026
Examine the relationship between dharma and moksha in Hindu ethics.
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18Discuss15 marks
2026
“Hindu ethics depends more on who you are than on what you do.” Discuss.
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19Examine15 marks
2026
Examine the Hindu approach to the treatment of animals.
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20Discuss20 marks
2026
Discuss the sources of ethical authority in Hinduism.
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