Question

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in Kerala in

• A. Paravur lake
• B. Vellayani lake
• C. Punnamada Lake
• D. Pookode lake

Hint:

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is permanently associated with Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, celebrating Kerala's deep-rooted maritime and rowing traditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is one of the most premier and celebrated cultural competitive water sports events in India, featuring the iconic Chundan Vallams (snake boats). It is held annually on the second Saturday of August.

Step 1: The event takes place near Alappuzha on the waters of the Punnamada Lake. The competition was inaugurated following a visit by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, in 1952, who donated a silver trophy in the shape of a snake boat to the winners.

Step 2: Analyzing other choices: Paravur Lake is in Kollam, Vellayani Lake is a freshwater lake in Thiruvananthapuram, and Pookode Lake is a scenic high-altitude freshwater lake situated in Wayanad. None of these host this landmark boat race.