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Who presided over the First Jain Council held at Pataliputra in the 3rd century B.C.?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bhadrabahu
  2. Sthulabhadra
  3. Devardhi Kshamasramana
  4. Mahavira

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sthulabhadra

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Sthulabhadra šŸ“š Explanation: The First Jain Council was convened at Pataliputra under the leadership of Sthulabhadra following a severe twelve-year famine. During this council, the Jain canons were compiled into twelve 'Angas', although the Digambara sect rejected these compilations. This event marked the beginning of the formal schism between the Shvetambara and Digambara traditions.