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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the highest waterfall in India?
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Option 2 : Kunchikal fall
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Kunchikal Falls.
Key Points
- Kunchikal Falls is India's highest waterfall in India.
- It is created by the Varahi river in the Shimoga district of Karnataka.
- It is about 455 m in height.
- It is the tiered, highest waterfall in India.
Additional Information
- Jog Fall
- Created by Sharavathi river
- In Shimoga district, Karnataka
- 253 m in height
- It is a cascade-type waterfall
- Rakim Kund Fall
- It is situated in Bihar.
- Created by Gayghat river, a tributary of Ausane river.
- It is 168 m high.
- Kevti Fall
- It is in the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh.
- It is created by the Mahana river, a tributary of the Tons river.
- It is 98 m tall.
- It is also spelt as Keoti Fall.
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