Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Who was the last person to get enlightenment from Gautam Buddha?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: D
Concept
The final moments of the Buddha's life (Mahaparinibbana) are recorded in detail, including his final act of teaching.Explanation
According to the Mahaparinibbana Sutta, a wandering ascetic named Subhadda approached the Buddha on his deathbed at Kusinara. After clearing his doubts, Subhadda was ordained and became an Arhat.Logical Breakup
Subhadda (D): Specifically noted in scriptures as the 'last convert' or the last person enlightened by the Buddha himself.
Anand (A): He was the Buddha's personal attendant but only attained Arhatship *after* the Buddha's death.