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Q. The first Buddhist Council was held a

  • (A) Lumbini
  • (B) Kapilavastu
  • (C) Rajagriha
  • (D) Avanti
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) Rajagriha
Explanation:

The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha (present-day Rajgir in Bihar) in 483 BCE (according to traditional accounts), shortly after the death (Mahaparinirvana) of the Buddha.

  • It was patronized by King Ajatashatru.
  • It was presided over by Mahakassapa (Mahakashyapa).
  • The council was held in the Saptaparni Cave.
  • Its main objective was to compile and preserve the teachings of the Buddha.
  • Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka, and Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka.

Answer: (C) Rajagriha

Exam Tip (AFCAT/CDS/UPSC):

  • 1st Council – Rajagriha – Ajatashatru – Mahakassapa
  • 2nd Council – Vaishali – Kalashoka
  • 3rd Council – Pataliputra – Ashoka – Moggaliputta Tissa
  • 4th Council – Kundalvana (Kashmir) – Kanishka – Vasumitra

Published by Priyanka Tomar ⭐ 35.28K Points at 19-Dec-2020 05:10 am in History

Q. Which day of the week was 1st January 2025?

  • (A) Monday
  • (B) Tuesday
  • (C) Wednesday
  • (D) Thursday
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) Wednesday
Explanation: 1st January 2025 fell on a Wednesday.

Published by Gita ⭐ 695 Points at 26-Jul-2026 10:32 pm in Reasoning

Q. If today is Monday, what day will it be after 100 days?

  • (A) Tuesday
  • (B) Wednesday
  • (C) Thursday
  • (D) Friday
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) Wednesday
Explanation: 100 ÷ 7 leaves a remainder of 2. Two days after Monday is Wednesday. Correction: Monday + 2 = Wednesday, so the correct option should be 'Wednesday'.

Published by Gita ⭐ 695 Points at 26-Jul-2026 10:32 pm in Reasoning

Q. If 10th March is a Friday, what day of the week will 25th March be?

  • (A) Friday
  • (B) Saturday
  • (C) Sunday
  • (D) Monday
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) Saturday
Explanation: Difference = 15 days. 15 ÷ 7 leaves remainder 1. Friday + 1 = Saturday.

Published by Gita ⭐ 695 Points at 26-Jul-2026 10:32 pm in Reasoning

Q. How many odd days are there in a leap year?

  • (A) 0
  • (B) 1
  • (C) 2
  • (D) 3
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) 2
Explanation: A leap year has 366 days = 52 weeks + 2 days. Hence, it has 2 odd days.

Published by Gita ⭐ 695 Points at 26-Jul-2026 10:32 pm in Reasoning

Q. How many odd days are there in an ordinary year?

  • (A) 0
  • (B) 1
  • (C) 2
  • (D) 3
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) 1
Explanation: An ordinary year has 365 days = 52 weeks + 1 day. Hence, it has 1 odd day.

Published by Gita ⭐ 695 Points at 26-Jul-2026 10:32 pm in Reasoning

Q. If 1st July is a Saturday, what day will be 1st August of the same year?

  • (A) Monday
  • (B) Tuesday
  • (C) Wednesday
  • (D) Thursday
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) Tuesday
Explanation: July has 31 days = 3 odd days. Saturday + 3 = Tuesday.

Published by Gita ⭐ 695 Points at 26-Jul-2026 10:32 pm in Reasoning

Q. If 31st December is a Sunday, what day will be 1st January of the next year?

  • (A) Sunday
  • (B) Monday
  • (C) Tuesday
  • (D) Wednesday
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) Monday
Explanation: The day immediately after Sunday is Monday.

Published by Gita ⭐ 695 Points at 26-Jul-2026 10:32 pm in Reasoning

Q. Which month has the least number of days in an ordinary year?

  • (A) January
  • (B) February
  • (C) April
  • (D) June
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) February
Explanation: February has 28 days in an ordinary year.

Published by Gita ⭐ 695 Points at 26-Jul-2026 10:32 pm in Reasoning

Q. If Republic Day (26 January) falls on a Friday in a particular year, on which day will Independence Day (15 August) fall in the same year?

  • (A) Tuesday
  • (B) Wednesday
  • (C) Thursday
  • (D) Friday
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) Thursday
Explanation: The number of days between 26 January and 15 August in an ordinary year is 202 days. 202 ÷ 7 leaves a remainder of 6. Friday + 6 = Thursday.

Published by Gita ⭐ 695 Points at 26-Jul-2026 10:32 pm in Reasoning

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