HISTORY
BUDDHISM
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Consider the following statement: In the second Buddhist Council held at Vaishali, Buddhism was divided into
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1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
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1 and 2 are correct
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1, 3and4arecorrect
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2, 3 and 4 are correct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The first Buddhist Council was held in 483 B.C. at Rajgir immediately after the death of Lord Buddha. It was held under the patronage of the king Ajatashatru and its main purpose was to compile and keep the teachings of Lord Buddha.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaisali (or Vaishali), an ancient city in what is now the state of Bihar in northern India, bordering Nepal under the patronage of King Kalasoka while it was presided by Sabakami. This Council probably was held about a century after the first one, or about 383 BCE.
Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Kalasoka. Kalasoka convened the second Buddhist Council in Vaishali (383 BC).
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