Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Waterfalls River 1. Kapildhara Falls : Godavari 2. Jog Falls : Sharavati 3. Sivasamudram Falls : Cauvery Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 onlyCorrect
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The correct answer is B because only pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
-
Kapildhara Falls is located on the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, not the Godavari River. Therefore, pair 1 is incorrect.
-
Jog Falls is created by the Sharavati River in Karnataka. It is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India. Therefore, pair 2 is correct.
-
Sivasamudram Falls is located on the Cauvery River in Karnataka. It is well known for being the site of one of the first hydroelectric power stations in Asia. Therefore, pair 3 is correct.
Since only statements 2 and 3 are right, the correct option is B.
Related questions
More UPSC Prelims practice from the same subject and topic.
- Prelims 2008GS1geography
Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?
- Prelims 2008GS1geography
Consider the following pairs: | Tributary River | Main River | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Chambal : Narmada | | 2. Sone : Yamuna | | 3. Manas : Brahmaputra | Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly …
- Prelims 2008GS1geography
Consider the following statements: 1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region. Which of the statements…
- Prelims 2008GS1geography
In which one of the following States are Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields located?
- Prelims 2008GS1geography
Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh? 1. Bauxite 2. Dolomite 3. Iron ore 4. Tin Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:
- Prelims 2008GS1geography
On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?