Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana during which Buddhist Council?

Options:

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Correct Answer:

Fourth

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - Fourth

During the fourth Buddhist council which took place at Kundalwan, Kashmir in 72 AD during the reign of Kanishka, Buddhism got divided into two sects: Mahayana and Hinayana.