67th BPSC Prelims (2022), question 2

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  1. The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under the patronage of which ruler?

    1. Ashoka
    2. Kanishka
    3. Ajatashatru
    4. Kalashoka
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    Answer: A — Ashoka

    The Third Buddhist Council (c. 250 BCE) was held at Pataliputra under Ashoka, presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa.

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