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  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 Hindu Religious Education (HRE) Mid Term 2 Exam 2025 with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The exam paper, titled "HINDU RELIGIOUS EDUCATION," is divided into two sections, A and B. The total time allocated for the paper is 1 hour 30 minutes. The exam is marked out of a total of 100 marks.

  The structure and content of the exam are as follows:

  • SECTION A (20 marks)
    • This section consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark.
    • Topics covered include fundamental Hindu concepts such as:
      • Core Beliefs: Understanding Brahman as the ultimate reality[cite: 23, 24], Atman as the individual soul[cite: 25, 26], the law of Karma (action and consequence)[cite: 26, 27], the concept of Dharma (duty and righteous living)[cite: 27, 28], and the ultimate goal of Moksha (liberation)[cite: 28, 29].
      • Sacred Scriptures: The original language of the Vedas (Sanskrit)[cite: 30, 31], the nature of the Upanishads as philosophical texts[cite: 31, 32, 33], and knowledge of epics like the Ramayana[cite: 33, 34].
      • Deities: The roles of major deities like Lord Brahma (creation)[cite: 34, 35], Lord Vishnu and His avatars (e.g., Rama)[cite: 36, 37, 38], Lord Shiva (symbolism of the Trishula)[cite: 38, 39, 40], and Goddess Saraswati (deity of music, arts, and knowledge)[cite: 40, 41].
      • Paths to Liberation (Yogas): Understanding Karma Yoga (selfless action)[cite: 42, 43], Bhakti Yoga (devotion)[cite: 43, 44, 45], and Jnana Yoga.
      • Stages of Life (Ashramas): The Grihastha stage (householder) [cite: 45, 46] and Brahmacharya (studentship).
      • Festivals: The significance of Diwali (victory of good over evil) [cite: 46, 47] and Navratri (worship of Goddess Durga)[cite: 48, 49].
      • Forms of Worship: Understanding Puja as performing rituals to honor a deity[cite: 49, 50, 51].
      • Ethical Principles: The meaning of 'Satya' (truthfulness) [cite: 51, 52] and the basis for respecting elders (Dharma)[cite: 52, 53, 54].
  • SECTION B (80 marks)
    • This section consists of structured and essay-type questions.
    • Hindu Scriptures: Naming main categories of scriptures (e.g., Shruti, Smriti)[cite: 55, 56, 89, 90, 91]; explaining the importance of studying scriptures for learners (e.g., understanding core beliefs, moral guidance)[cite: 56, 57, 92, 93]; and reasons for the reverence of the Bhagavad Gita (e.g., universal message, practical guidance)[cite: 57, 58, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98].
    • The Divine (Ishwara) and Atman: Identifying qualities of Ishwara (e.g., omnipotent, omniscient)[cite: 59, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104]; characteristics of Atman (e.g., eternal, pure consciousness)[cite: 60, 61, 105, 106, 107, 108]; and implications of the Atman-Brahman identity (e.g., self-realization as a goal)[cite: 61, 62, 109, 110, 111, 112].
    • Deities (Lord Ganesha): Aspects associated with Lord Ganesha (e.g., remover of obstacles)[cite: 62, 63, 113, 114]; reasons for worshipping Him before new ventures[cite: 63, 64, 115, 116, 117, 118].
    • Ethical Values (Ahimsa): Practical ways a learner can practice Ahimsa (non-violence) in school[cite: 65, 119, 120, 121].
    • Hindu Epics (Mahabharata): Moral lessons from the Mahabharata (e.g., consequences of greed, importance of Dharma)[cite: 66, 67, 122, 123, 124, 125].
    • Ashramas (Grihastha): Duties and activities associated with the householder stage of life[cite: 68, 69, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132].
    • Festivals (Holi, Janmashtami, Diwali, Shivaratri, Navratri): Ways Holi is celebrated[cite: 70, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138]; events/stories associated with Janmashtami[cite: 77, 78, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163]; and the significance of Diwali, Shivaratri, and Navratri[cite: 78, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171].
    • Concept of Karma: Factors influencing Karma (e.g., intention, action)[cite: 71, 72, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143]; how understanding Karma motivates righteous living[cite: 72, 73, 144, 145, 146, 147].
    • The Guru: Qualities that make a Guru worthy of respect and guidance[cite: 74, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153].
    • Paths to Moksha (Jnana Yoga): Practices associated with Jnana Yoga (e.g., study of scriptures, self-inquiry)[cite: 75, 76, 154, 155, 156, 157].
    • Family and Traditions: Ways Hindu values are taught within the family (e.g., observance of rituals, storytelling)[cite: 79, 80, 172, 173, 174, 175].
    • Hindu Worship (Arati): Identifying the practice of Arati from an image[cite: 80, 81, 82, 83, 176, 177, 178]; naming items used (e.g., incense, flowers)[cite: 83, 84, 179]; and explaining reasons for performing Arati (e.g., to honor deity, purify)[cite: 84, 85, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185].
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