Question

30. Who among the following is/are associated with Buddhist Councils?

i. Ashoka

ii. Ajatasatru

iii. Bimbisara

iv. Mahapadma Nanda

Select the correct answer using the code given below

• A. (a) i, iii and iv only
• B. (b) i and ii only
• C. (c) iii and iv only
• D. (d) i, ii, iii and iv

Answer 1

The correct option is B

(b) i and ii only

Ans30. B
Explanation:The first Buddhist Council was held under the patronage of king Ajatashatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding at Rajgriha (now Rajgir)the second Buddhist Council was held at Vaishali under the Patronage of Kalasoka3rd Buddhist Council was held at Patliputra under the Patronage of Ashoka4th Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the patronage of Kanishka.