History · Buddhism
Consider the following statements: Statement I: The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajgriha under the chairmanship of Mahakassapa. Statement II: The council was convened by Emperor Ashoka to compile the Abhidhamma Pitaka. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
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- 1Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
- 3Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect✓
- 4Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
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Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
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