Which of the following river makes the second biggest waterfall in India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Kaveri

Explanation:
• The Kaveri River forms the Shivasamudram Falls in Karnataka.
• It is considered the second largest waterfall in India after the Jog Falls (Sharavathi River).
• The falls split into two cascades — Gaganachukki and Bharachukki — with a combined height of about 98 meters.
• Shivasamudram is also the site of Asia’s first hydroelectric power station (1902).

Information Booster:
• Largest waterfall in India: Jog Falls (Sharavathi River, Karnataka).
• Shivasamudram Falls lies in Mandya district, Karnataka.
• The Kaveri River originates from Talakaveri (Western Ghats, Karnataka).
• It flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, finally emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
• It’s a lifeline river for southern India, supporting irrigation and hydroelectric power.

Additional Knowledge:
• Krishna River – Forms smaller falls like Ethipothala Falls in Andhra Pradesh.
• Godavari River – Known as the “Dakshin Ganga,” but doesn’t form major waterfalls.
• Mahanadi River – Flows through Chhattisgarh and Odisha; forms minor cascades like Chitrakote’s tributaries but not the major second largest.