Who among the folio wing was Buddhas foster mother?

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Q: 102 (CAPF/2018)
Who among the folio wing was Buddha’s foster mother?

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History

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CAPF

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{'buddha': [1, 0, 1, 5], 'foster mother': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'mahapajapati gotami': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'gajalakshmi': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'maya': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'folio wing': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'puma': [0, 0, 0, 2]}

Option 1: Puma - There is no information available regarding Buddha having a foster mother named Puma. This option is incorrect.

Option 2: Gajalakshmi - Gajalakshmi is not known to be Buddha`s foster mother. This option is incorrect.

Option 3: Maya - Maya was the birth mother of Buddha, not his foster mother. This option is incorrect.

Option 4: Mahapajapati Gotami - Mahapajapati Gotami was Buddha`s foster mother. After the death of Maya, Buddha`s birth mother, Mahapajapati Gotami took care of him and raised him as her own child. She was the sister of Maya and the wife of Buddha`s father, King Suddhodana. Mahapajapati Gotami played a crucial role in Buddha`s life, especially during his early years. This option is correct.

In conclusion, the correct answer is option 4, Mahapajapati Gotami, as she was Buddha`s foster mother.