Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 8 HRE Term 1 2026 Opener Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  The exam paper contains 28 questions and it is marked out of a total of 100 marks. It should be completed by learners within a duration of 1 hour 45 minutes.

  The topics covered include:

  • Sacred Scriptures and Beliefs:
    • Characteristics of Paramatma (God) as Sat-Chit-Ananda (Truth, Consciousness, Bliss).
    • Qualities of Paramatma: Omnipresent, Omnipotent, and Omniscient.
    • Role and contents of the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana.
    • Identification of sacred texts: Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas.
  • Manifestations and Worship:
    • Manifestations of God: Brahma (Creator), Vishnu (Preserver), Shiva (Destroyer).
    • Importance of temples (Mandir) in community worship.
    • Significance of rituals like Arti and Puja.
    • Festivals: Diwali (Victory of light over darkness) and Holi.
  • Philosophy and Ethics:
    • Concept of Karma (Action and Consequence) and its influence on life.
    • Dharma (Duty/Righteousness) and its role in society.
    • Samsara (Cycle of birth and rebirth) and how to break it.
    • Moksha (Liberation): The ultimate goal of life and ways to achieve it.
    • Ahimsa (Non-violence) towards all living beings.
  • Social and Contemporary Issues:
    • Dana (Charity) and caring for the less fortunate.
    • Respect for elders and family values.
    • Environmental stewardship: Protecting nature as a manifestation of the divine.
    • Yoga and Meditation: Benefits for physical and mental well-being.
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  HRE

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