Consider the following information :

 

Waterfall

Region

River

1.

Dhuandhar

Malwa

Narmada

2.

Hundru

Chota Nagpur

Subarnarekha

3.

Gersoppa

Western Ghats

Netravati


In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? 

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  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None

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Option 1 : Only one
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The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

  • The Narmada River originates from the western flank of the Amarkantak plateau (not Malwa) and flows through a rift valley, bordered by the Satpura range to the south and the Vindhyan range to the north. Near Jabalpur district, it carves a scenic gorge through marble rocks and creates the stunning Dhuandhar waterfall. Hence, Pair 1 is incorrect.
  • The Hundru Falls was created on the course of the Subarnarekha River. The falls is located on the Ranchi-Purulia Road on Chota Nagpur Plateau. Hence, Pair 2 is correct.
  • Jog Falls, also known as Gersoppa Falls, is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is created by Sharavathi river rising in the Western Ghats. Hence, Pair 3 is incorrect.

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