Question

Berakatthelu are______

• A. wives of fishermen who fish independently to make a living.
• B. children of fishermen who fish independently to make a living.
• C. fishermen who fish independently to make a living.
• D. fishermen who are employed by third parties.

Answer 1

The correct option is A wives of fishermen who fish independently to make a living.

Fishermen are also engaged in small time fishing business where they directly sell their catch without involving any middle men. This fishing is usually practiced by the wives of the fishermen who are called Berakatthelu. They use non-mechanised boats known as Karrateppa which can go upto 5 km.