The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in ________.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Kerala

• The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a famous vallamkali (traditional snake boat race) held annually in Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala.

• It takes place on the Punnamada Lake, typically in the month of August, during the Onam festival season.

• The race was first conducted in 1952 in honor of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was so impressed by the event that he donated a silver trophy shaped like a snake boat.

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• The boats used in the race are called “Chundan Vallams” (snake boats).
• It features long, narrow boats rowed by over 100 oarsmen in perfect rhythm.
• The event draws thousands of spectators, including international tourists.
• It symbolizes Kerala’s rich maritime tradition and communal harmony.
• The race is now part of the Champions Boat League, Kerala’s water sport tourism initiative.
• The event is organized by the Kerala State Sports Council.