Q. Consider the following statements:
- Nehru Trophy Boat Race is organized in the Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha.
- It is also called as Snake Boat Race.
- It is organized by the Nehru Trophy Boat Race Society under the guidance of the district administration.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer:
1, 2 & 3
Notes:
- Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a popular Vallam Kali (boat race) held in the Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, Kerala.
- The most popular event of the race is the competition of Chundan Vallams (snake boats). Hence the race is also known as Snake Boat Race in English.
- It is organized by the Nehru Trophy Boat Race Society under the guidance of the district administration.
- Vembanad is the longest lake in India, which spans several districts in Kerala. It is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi.