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Q. In which of the following Buddhist councils, the Buddhism was divided into Sthaviravada and second Mahasamghikas?
Answer: Second Budhdist Council
Notes: The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaisali (or Vaishali), an ancient city in what is now the state of Bihar under the patronage of King Kalasoka while it was presided by Sabakami. Buddhism was divided into Sthaviravada and second Mahasamghikas.

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