Multiple choice general knowledge culture

kumbhakarna is a demon famous for?

  1. sleeping

  2. fighting against evil

  3. eating

  4. running
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A,C Correct answer
Explanation

Kumbhakarna, Ravana's brother in the Ramayana, is famous for two extreme traits: his ability to sleep for incredibly long periods (6 months at a time) and his enormous appetite. He would sleep for 6 months, stay awake for 1 day, then sleep again. These traits were actually a boon from Brahma that was manipulated by a curse into a curse disguised as a boon.

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