Q. Consider the following statements:
1.First Buddhist council was headed by Buddha himself.
2.In second council, Buddhism was divided into two sects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: After the death of Buddha, the tenets and other aspects of Buddhism were decided upon in the councils of Buddhist monks.
- Over a period, four Buddhist councils were held. The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajgriha after Buddha’s death. It was headed by Upali.
- In this council, Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka. Ananda recited Sutta Pitaka.
- The Second Buddhist Council met at Vaishali a century after Buddha’s death. The Buddhist Order split into two later.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
