Question

What are the differences between Karrateppa and Marapadava?

• A. Karrateppas are designed to go only upto 5km whereas Marapadavas can go beyond this.
• B. Karateppas are designed to go beyond 5km whereas Marapadavas cannot go.
• C. Karrateppas are non-mechanised whereas Marapadavas are mechanised.
• D. They are different names for the same type of boat.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Karrateppas are designed to go only upto 5km whereas Marapadavas can go beyond this.
C Karrateppas are non-mechanised whereas Marapadavas are mechanised.

Karrateppas are designed to go only upto 5km where as Marapadavas can go beyond this. Karrateppas are also non-mechanised where as Marapadavas are mechanised. Karrateppas are used by the wives of fishermen trying to fish independently whereas Marapadavas are owned by other parties.