Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Who was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni?

Options:

Buddha's mother

Buddha's foster mother

Buddha's wife

Buddha's sister

Correct Answer:

Buddha's foster mother

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Buddha's foster mother

The Buddha’s foster mother, Mahapajapati Gotami was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni.