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Which lake in India is famous for 'Boat Racing Festival'?

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Option A (“Chilika Lake”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option B (“Loktak Lake”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Bhimtal Lake”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. The answer Vembanad Lake matches the exact hydrological and locational clue. This question examines an important river-or-lake fact: “Which lake in India is famous for 'Boat Racing Festival'?” The correct answer is Vembanad Lake.

AChilika Lake
BLoktak Lake
CVembanad Lake
DBhimtal Lake
Correct Answer: Vembanad LakeYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Vembanad Lake Vembanad Lake in Kerala is closely associated with the state’s famous snake-boat races. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held on Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha, which forms part of the wider Vembanad backwater system. - Option A — Chilika Lake: Chilika is Odisha’s coastal lagoon, known mainly for migratory birds, fisheries and brackish-water biodiversity. - Option B — Loktak Lake: Loktak in Manipur is famous for floating phumdis and Keibul Lamjao National Park. - Option D — Bhimtal Lake: Bhimtal is a freshwater Himalayan lake in Uttarakhand, associated with tourism and boating rather than Kerala’s snake-boat festival. Exam Takeaway: Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held on Punnamada, part of the Vembanad system.

Important Notes

  • Vembanad is a large brackish backwater system extending through several districts of Kerala, including Alappuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam.
  • The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted on Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha. Punnamada is part of the wider Vembanad lake and backwater system.
  • Vembanad Lake should not be confused with Punnamada Lake. Vembanad is the broader water system, while Punnamada is the specific race venue.
  • The Vembanad Kol wetland was designated a Ramsar Site in 2002 and supports fisheries, agriculture, inland navigation and rich wetland biodiversity.
  • Loktak is known for phumdis, Chilika for its coastal lagoon ecosystem, and Bhimtal for its Himalayan freshwater setting. Their defining features differ from Vembanad.

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