Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following waterfalls in India has the most height?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Kunchikal Falls

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kunchikal Falls”.
The waterfall in India with the most height is Kunchikal Falls.
Waterfall State River
Barehipani Falls Odisha Buddhabalanga River
Jog Falls Karnataka Sharavathi River
Meenmutty Falls Kerala Vamanapuram River
Kunchikal Falls Karnataka Varahi River

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