Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Kanishka”:
1.He conducted the fourth Buddhist council.
2.He supported the Hinayana Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Kanishka was an ardent follower of Buddhism and hosted the fourth Buddhist mahasangha or council (the third council had been held in Pataliputra during Asoka’s reign).
By now Mahayana Buddhism had become the dominant sect, and Kanishka supported the missions sent to China to preach Buddhism.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
