Geography PYQ 146 of 657 · Drainage System, River Cities, Waterfalls & Lakes

Which of the following rivers is related to the Jog Falls?

  1. AGodavari
  2. BKaveri
  3. CSharavati
  4. DSon

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Correct answer: (c) Sharavati

Explanation

The Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls) are on the Sharavati river in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. The river drops about 253 m in four streams called Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket. Jog is one of the highest plunge falls in India.

The Kunchikal Falls (Karnataka) are the highest in India, and Angel Falls (Venezuela) the highest in the world.

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