(b) iii, i, iv and ii
(c) ii, iii, iv and i
(d) iv, ii, i and iii
Which of the following statements about the second Buddhist council is/are
not true?
(i) It was held in the fourth century BC.
(ii) Its purpose was to decide the controversy between the Vajji monks and
their opponents.
(iii) It resulted in the first division of the Buddhists into Sthaviravadins and
Mahasanghikas.
(iv) It started the practice of sending missionaries to different parts of the
world to propagate Buddhism.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
(a) i and ii
(b) ii and iii
(c) iii and iv
(d) Only iv
Which of the following statements about the third Buddhist council is/are
true?
(i) It was held under the patronage of Asoka.
(ii) Its purpose was to settle the disputes arising out of rival claims to
authority.
(iii) It resulted in the final compilation of the Tripitakas.
(iv) Its proceedings were conducted in Pali.
Choose the answer from the codes given below:
(a) i, ii and iii
(b) ii, iii and iv
(c) Only iii
(d) All of them
Which of the following statements about the fourth Buddhist council is/are
incorrect?
(i) It was held under the patronage of Harsha.
(ii) Its purpose was to settle the differences among all the 18 sects of
Buddhism.
(iii) It resulted in the division