Which river forms the Dhuandhar Falls in Jabalpur?
a) Tapti
b) Narmada
c) Sharavathi
d) Cauvery
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Answer: b) Narmada
Explanation
- Dhuandhar Falls: Located in Bhedaghat, near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, the Dhuandhar Falls are formed by the Narmada River.
- Characteristics: The name Dhuandhar comes from the words Dhuan (smoke) and Dhar (flow), describing the smoky mist created by water plunging 30 meters over rough marble rocks with immense force.
Overview of Other Options
- a) Tapti: A major west-flowing river originating in Madhya Pradesh that flows through a rift valley parallel to the Narmada.
- c) Sharavathi: Located in Karnataka, famous for forming the Jog Falls (one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India).
- d) Cauvery (Kaveri): A major sacred river of Southern India originating in Karnataka, famous for forming the Shivanasamudra Falls.
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