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Who was Surasa who Hanuman met while crossing the Ocean?

  1. A sea monster.

  2. Rakshasa.

  3. Hanuman's father's friend.

  4. Ravana's bodygaurd.
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Explanation

Surasa was a sea monster (demoness) who blocked Hanuman's path during his ocean crossing to Lanka. According to the Ramayana, she was sent to test Hanuman's determination. Hanuman cleverly dealt with her by rapidly shrinking his size and entering her mouth, then expanding back to normal size to pass through, demonstrating his wit and divine powers.

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