7094_s26_ms_1 — 2026 May-June Bangladesh Studies 7094 Mark Scheme 1 · Cambridge CAIE O Level

Descriptive answers in (c)(ii) instead of evaluating BOTH continuity AND change

“Question 1(c)(ii) prompted mostly descriptive answers about the different dynasties that ruled over Bengal. A smaller number of candidates successfully reflected on how, at a local level and for at least part of the period, rule stayed the same under local guidance (i.e. identified continuity).”— 7094 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: For every (c)(ii), structure your answer in three parts: CHANGE (with explained examples) → CONTINUITY (with explained examples) → EXPLICIT JUDGEMENT on 'how far' or 'to what extent'. Never leave the conclusion implicit — write it as a sentence that uses the words of the question.

Failing to read the question — section of syllabus and date range ignored

“Candidates should read the questions carefully, noting the section of the syllabus and the date range of the question.”— 7094 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: Before writing, underline (a) the syllabus topic and (b) the date range in the question. The 1905 (First) Partition of Bengal and the 1947 Partition are different events — picking the wrong one earns zero. Stay strictly inside the dates given.

Two-mark short-answer questions answered with only one feature

“Questions asking for one answer but which have two marks should be answered by giving additional features of the answer that address the question.”— 7094 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: Check the marks. If a question asks for one thing but is worth 2 marks, give the answer PLUS an additional supporting feature that still addresses the question. State the point, then add detail (date, location, consequence, or named example).