Question

49. The Nehru trophy boat race in Kerala is held during Onam. This race takes place in which water body?

• A. a) Ashtamudi lake
• B. b) Vembanad lake
• C. c) Punnamada lake
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Punnamada lake

49 Ans.C

Explanation: The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a popular Vallam Kali held in the Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, Kerala, India. Vallam Kali or Vallamkali literally means boat play/game, but can be translated to boat race in English. The most popular event of the race is the competition of ChundanVallams (snake boats). Hence the race is also known as Snake Boat Race in English