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The correct answer is option 1, MahaKassapa. MahaKassapa was the presiding monk who presided over the first Buddhist Council held at Rajgriha. The first Buddhist Council took place after the death of Buddha to preserve his teachings and ensure their accurate transmission. During this council, 500 arahants (enlightened monks) gathered to recite and compile the Buddha`s teachings, which were passed down orally until then.
Option 2, Moggaliputta Tissa, is not the correct answer. Moggaliputta Tissa was a prominent Theravada Buddhist elder and scholar, but he presided over the third Buddhist Council, not the first.
Option 3, Sabbakami, is also not the correct answer. There is no historical evidence to suggest that Sabbakami presided over any of the Buddhist councils.
Option 4, Buddhaghosha, is also not the correct answer. Buddhaghosha was a renowned Theravada Buddhist commentator and scholar, but he did not preside over any of the Buddhist councils.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 1, MahaKassapa.