Question

The Talakona Waterfall is located in which state?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Assam

Answer 1

Hint: Talakona refers to the head hill in Telugu (tala - head and Kona - hill). However, Talakona allegorically means that "the head of the Seshachalam hills" as these mountains are alleged to be the initial location of the Tirumala mountain ranges.

Complete Answer:With 270 feet (82 m)-fall, Talakona is said to be the highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh state. The waters of Talakona are augmented with herbs and folks believe that it possesses healing properties. An extended and treacherous trekking route results in the top part of the hill, which can be achieved by numerous trails. Talakona hills geographically are considered to be a part of the Eastern Ghats. There is a gorgeous waterfall dropping deep into the valley from a formation in the higher regions. According to the locals, it is said that the source of the water is hard to be traced out since an underground rivulet surface here. There used to be a 240-meter-long cover rope walk, about 35 to 40 feet in elevation. There are several trek courses in various categories of strain, giving a choice for the tourist to pick their course. In the area, there is an ancient Siva temple that is flooded with devotees during Sivarathri commemoration. There are similarly deep caves scattered over the mountains wherever it’s believed that sages meditate forever. A rivulet flows near the cover walk area where a bathing ghat is under construction. The Talakona waterfall is located in Sri Venkateswara National Park, Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh in India.

Thus, option (B) is correct.

Note: The Talakona woods have uncommon and undermined types of creatures like Slender Loris, Indian Giant Squirrel, Mouse Deer, Golden Gecko, Panther, Porcupine, Chital, and Sambar. The location is home to several endemic species like Red Sander, Cycas beddomeii, and Enteda like goliath plants. The backwoods are generally encased in sandalwood trees with some healing plants.