Virtues for Righteousness
25 Grade 5 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Virtues for Righteousness, with worked marking schemes. 25 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
3 marksKevin sees his friend copying answers during a test.
(a) State the virtue his friend is failing to practise.
(b) Suggest two ways Kevin can help his friend do the right thing.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
(a) 1 mark: honesty. (b) 1 mark each for two: advise the friend to stop cheating; encourage him to study/revise; report kindly if it continues; set a good example by doing his own work. (Max 3 marks)
Question 2
1 markWhich of the following statements about righteousness is TRUE?
A. It means choosing to do good even when it is hard
B. It means doing good only when watched
C. It means avoiding all work
D. It means pleasing only oneself
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following actions BEST shows the virtue of respect?
A. Ignoring the teacher's instructions
B. Greeting elders politely and listening to them
C. Laughing at a friend's mistake
D. Shouting at younger children
(1 mark)
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1 markWhy is it important for a Grade 5 learner to practise good virtues?
A. To be feared by others
B. To avoid doing any work
C. To gain many possessions
D. To grow into a righteous and responsible person
(1 mark)
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1 markIn Hindu teaching, 'righteousness' (dharma) means
A. following one's friends only
B. staying quiet at all times
C. doing what is right and good
D. doing whatever one wants
(1 mark)
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4 marksExplain two ways a learner can practise the virtue of non-violence (ahimsa) at school.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
Award 2 marks each for any two, explained: avoiding fights and settling disagreements with words; not hurting animals/insects; using kind words instead of hurtful ones; caring for plants and the environment; helping rather than bullying weaker pupils. (Max 4 marks)
Question 7
3 marksState three virtues that lead to righteous living.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
1 mark each for any three: honesty (satya); non-violence (ahimsa); kindness/compassion; patience; forgiveness; respect; selfless service (seva); generosity (daan); self-control; humility. (Max 3 marks)
Question 8
1 markAmit finds a purse full of money on the school field and returns it to the office. Which virtue is Amit showing?
A. Honesty
B. Greed
C. Pride
D. Anger
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is the OPPOSITE of the virtue of honesty?
A. Kindness
B. Cheating
C. Respect
D. Patience
(1 mark)
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1 markThe virtue of 'daan' encourages Hindus to
A. give to those in need
B. waste food
C. save only for themselves
D. take from the poor
(1 mark)
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4 marksYour friend is angry and wants to fight another pupil. Using Hindu virtues, state two pieces of advice you would give him.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
2 marks each for any two, advice with reason: practise self-control and calm down; use ahimsa/non-violence and avoid fighting; forgive and talk it out; report to a teacher instead of fighting. (Max 4 marks)
Question 12
1 markA learner shares her lunch with a classmate who has no food. Which virtue is she practising?
A. Laziness
B. Kindness
C. Dishonesty
D. Jealousy
(1 mark)
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1 markRaj helps his grandmother carry firewood without being asked. This action shows
A. compassion and service
B. greed
C. dishonesty
D. laziness
(1 mark)
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2 marksState two ways a learner can show honesty at home.
(2 marks)
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1 markA boy patiently waits for his turn to fetch water without pushing others. He is showing the virtue of
A. greed
B. anger
C. patience
D. pride
(1 mark)
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1 markWhen Priya forgives her friend who broke her pencil by accident, she is showing the virtue of
A. pride
B. greed
C. revenge
D. forgiveness
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following is the practice of not harming any living thing?
A. Seva
B. Ahimsa (non-violence)
C. Daan
D. Satya
(1 mark)
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1 mark'Seva' is a Hindu virtue that means
A. travelling far
B. collecting many gifts
C. selfless service to others
D. playing all day
(1 mark)
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6 marksGive three reasons why practising virtues is important in the community.
(6 marks)
Marking scheme
2 marks each (point + explanation) for any three: promotes peace and unity; builds trust among people; reduces conflicts and crime; encourages helping the needy; creates a caring, orderly society; earns respect and good reputation. (Max 6 marks)
Question 20
1 markA pupil keeps his desk and classroom clean and encourages others to do the same. This BEST shows the virtue of
A. greed
B. anger
C. pride
D. responsibility
(1 mark)
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1 markThe Hindu virtue 'satya' teaches a person to always
A. speak the truth
B. win arguments
C. keep silent
D. hide mistakes
(1 mark)
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1 markA girl controls her temper when her brother annoys her. Which virtue is she practising?
A. Envy
B. Pride
C. Greed
D. Self-control
(1 mark)
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1 markWhich of the following shows humility?
A. Looking down on classmates
B. Boasting about one's marks
C. Refusing to help others
D. Admitting a mistake and saying sorry
(1 mark)
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1 markPractising righteousness in a Hindu home would MOST likely lead to
A. selfishness
B. fear and worry
C. quarrels and hatred
D. peace and harmony
(1 mark)
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4 marksDescribe two benefits a person gains by living a righteous life.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
2 marks each for any two, described: inner peace and a clear conscience; respect and trust from others; good relationships/friendships; blessings and spiritual growth; a good name/reputation. (Max 4 marks)
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