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Waterfalls and their rivers — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2008

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:
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Pair 1 is incorrect
  • Kapildhara Falls is actually on the Narmada River, not Godavari.
Pair 2 is correct
  • Jog Falls is formed by the Sharavati River in Karnataka.
Pair 3 is correct
  • Sivasamudram Falls is on the Cauvery River.
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
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