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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 44

SSC MTS - 15 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q44

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Kumarakom boat race is the most admired boat race to take place on the Vembanad Lake in September during the ______ festival.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Onam.

  • At a distance of 1 km from Kumarakom Bus Station, Kumarakom Boat Race, also known as Sree Narayana Jayanthi Boat Race is held in Vembanad Lake, one of the prime places of Kerala backwaters.
  • The race is held in September every year during Onam festival.
  • More than 20 boats of different sizes and shapes participate in this event.
  • Even though Snake Boats participate in this race, the importance is given here is for Iruttukuthi, in which about 50 oarsmen row.