Q. Which of the following pairs of Buddhist Councils and their presiding kings is/are correctly matched?
1.First Buddhist Council — Ajatashatru
2.Second Buddhist Council — Kalasoka
3.Third Buddhist Council — Kanishka
4.Fourth Buddhist Council — Ashoka
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1, 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 4 only

[D] 2 and 4 only

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Pair 1 is correct: First Council — Ajatashatru (Haryanka dynasty).
  • Pair 2 is correct: Second Council — Kalasoka (Shishunaga dynasty).
  • Pair 3 is incorrect: The Third Council was under Ashoka, not Kanishka.
  • Pair 4 is incorrect: The Fourth Council was under Kanishka (Kushan dynasty), not Ashoka.

Source- PIB

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