Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Hindu Religious Education Mid Term 2 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This exam evaluates Grade 10 Hindu Religious Education learners on Hindu theology, Jain ethics, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Hindu values — assessing multi-faith religious literacy and moral reasoning as required under the KCBE Senior School curriculum.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
  • Structure:
    • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
    • Section B (50 marks) — Structured/extended-response questions; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Hinduism — the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), Srishti (creation), Avatars of Vishnu (Narasimha, Matsya)
    • Jainism — definition of Tirthankara, the 24th Tirthankara (Mahavira), ethical teachings/Vratas to avoid Himsa in school
    • Buddhism — identifying events in the life of the Buddha, Four Noble Truths, Nirvana, personalities who spread Buddhism
    • Sikhism — meaning of "Guru," the first (Guru Nanak) and last human Gurus (Guru Gobind Singh), the current and eternal Guru (Guru Granth Sahib)
    • Hindu values — Dharma vs. Adharma in the workplace, benefits of practicing Yama and Niyama
  • Section B
    • Dharma and leadership — Dharma-shansthapna through Avatars, qualities of Lord Rama as a leader
    • Jain ethics in depth — practicing non-violence (Ahimsa) and the Vratas in modern life
    • Buddhism — the Eightfold Path and its application to daily life
    • Sikhism — significance of the Guru Granth Sahib and Sikh values
    • Hindu values and society — applying Dharma, Karma, and ethical principles in contemporary Kenyan contexts
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  HRE

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