Buddhism

Total Questions: 138

31. Who among the following conducted the first Buddhist Council ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Mahakassapa
Solution:The first Buddhist Council was held soon after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, under the patronage of King Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasapa presided at Rajgriha, in the Saptaparni Cave.

The idea was to preserve Buddha's teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya). Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha, recited Suttas and Upali; another disciple recited Vinaya. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also included.

32. Where was the first Buddhist Council convened? [67ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) Rajagriha
Solution:The first Buddhist Council was held soon after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, under the patronage of King Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasapa presided at Rajgriha, in the Saptaparni Cave.

The idea was to preserve Buddha's teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya). Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha, recited Suttas and Upali; another disciple recited Vinaya. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also included.

33. 'Saptaparni Cave' is situated in - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) Rajgriha
Solution:The first Buddhist Council was held soon after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, under the patronage of King Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasapa presided at Rajgriha, in the Saptaparni Cave.

The idea was to preserve Buddha's teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples (Vinaya). Ananda, one of the great disciples of Buddha, recited Suttas and Upali; another disciple recited Vinaya. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also included.

34. After the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, the first Buddhist council was held at [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) Rajgriha (Rajgir)
Solution:The first Buddhist council was held just after the death (Mahaparinirvana) of Lord Buddha during the tenure of Magadh king Ajatshatru in the Saptaparni caves of Rajgriha (Rajgir).

35. Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (d) Vasumitra
Solution:The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosa as his deputy president. This council distinctly divided Buddhist into two sects, namely Mahayana and Hinayana.

36. 'Mahayana' sect and Buddhism emerged during the reign of - [U.P.S.C. 1993]

Correct Answer: (d) Kanishka
Solution:The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosa as his deputy president. This council distinctly divided Buddhist into two sects, namely Mahayana and Hinayana.

37. A Buddhist council during the reign of Kanishka was held at - [47ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (c) Kashmir
Solution:The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosa as his deputy president. This council distinctly divided Buddhist into two sects, namely Mahayana and Hinayana.

38. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir during the reign of which king? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Kanishka
Solution:The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosa as his deputy president. This council distinctly divided Buddhist into two sects, namely Mahayana and Hinayana.

39. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Kanishka
Solution:The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosa as his deputy president. This council distinctly divided Buddhist into two sects, namely Mahayana and Hinayana.

40. Which of the following rulers convened the Fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir? [66ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (c) Kanishka
Solution:The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosa as his deputy president. This council distinctly divided Buddhist into two sects, namely Mahayana and Hinayana.