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Which of the following Buddhist Councils and their locations are correctly matched?

1. First Buddhist Council - Rajagriha
2. Second Buddhist Council - Lumbini
3. Third Buddhist Council - Kashmir
4. Fourth Buddhist Council - Pataliputra

Correct answer: First Buddhist Council - Rajagriha

Solution

The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha (Rajgir). The other options are mismatched with their council locations.

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