Q. Consider the following statements regarding Buddhist Council:
1.The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajgriha after Buddha’s death.
2.First Buddhist council was headed by Ananda.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
Answer: A
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.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
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