The first Buddhist Council with an aim for education was constituted at

AMandalay in 1871 AD

BVaishali in 383 BC

CSaptaparni in 483 BC ✓ Correct

DPataliputra in 250 BC

Correct answer: (C) Saptaparni in 483 BC

Explanation

The first Buddhist Council with an educational aim met at the Saptaparni cave near Rajagriha around 483 BC, soon after the Buddha's death.

Mandalay in 1871 AD hosted the fifth Buddhist Council, far later in history.

Vaishali in 383 BC was the site of the second Buddhist Council, not the first.

Pataliputra in 250 BC hosted the third Buddhist Council under Ashoka.

The first council was convened to compile and preserve the Buddha's teachings.

It was presided over by Mahakassapa and supported by King Ajatashatru.

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