SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 115

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q115

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in ________.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Kerala.

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in Kerala, specifically on the Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha district. It is one of the most famous traditional boat races in India and is conducted annually on the second Saturday of August. The race features majestic chundan vallams or snake boats, rowed by hundreds of oarsmen, creating a spectacular visual and cultural event. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru, who was impressed by the boat race during his visit in 1952, it draws large crowds and tourists.