Question

Which is the highest waterfall in India?
 (A) Godak fall
 (B) Bandaje falls
 (C) Unchalli falls
 (D) Jog falls

Answer 1

Hint: It is a combination of four falls named Raja, Rani, Roster, and Rocket. And it is the second highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohakalikai waterfall.

Complete answer:
Jog falls is the highest waterfall in India located in Shimoga and Uttarakhand district border. Jog falls is created by the Sharavathi river falling from a height of 253 meters ( 830 ft), making it the second highest plunge waterfall in India. There are four different streams or tracks into which the river Sharavathi is split, comprising the entire structure of Jog falls, and these streams are: Raja, Rani, Rocket, Roarer.
Location: Sagara, Karnataka, India
Elevation: 488 meters
Total height: 253 meters
Watercourse: Sharavathi River
It is an important source of water for the Mahatma Gandhi Hydro Electric project that was started way back in 1948. Jog falls are the major attraction for tourists in Karnataka.Winter season is the best time to visit the Jog falls. Jog falls is also known as Gerusoppaa falls. It is ranked 13th in the world by the waterfall database.

Additional information:
Dharabahik, is a river that rises from Ambuthirtha. It is flowing over a very rocky bed about 250 yards. The behavior of Jog falls most resembled Barron falls in Queensland, Australia, which was also regulated by hydroelectricity and struggled to flow outside the wet season.

Option (A) write answer.

Note: Previously, the power station was Krishna Rajendra hydro- electric project. Later, the name was changed to Mahatma Gandhi Hydro electric project. Linganamakki Dam has been used for power generation. The capacity was increased and currently generates 67 MW of power.