Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

The first Buddhist council was held during the reign of which of the following king at Rajgriha?

Options:

Kalashoka

Ashoka

Ajastshatru

Bimbisara

Correct Answer:

Ajastshatru

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Ajastshatru

First Buddhist Council was held soon after the mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, around 400 BC under the patronage of king Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding, at Rajgriha.