Q. In which of the following places, the great councils of Jainism was/were held?
1.Pavapuri
2.Valabhi
3.Pataliputra
Select the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: On the death of Bhadrabahu, Shulabhadra held a Great Council at Pataliputra, which compiled the Jaina canon.
It consisted of 12 angas (limbs). Another council was held in Valabhi, Gujarat, in the 5th century CE. It added 12 upangas (minor sections).
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT
