Waterfalls of India and the World

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Waterfalls in India

WaterfallHeightRiver & State
Kunchikal Falls (Tiered waterfalls)1493 ftVarahi
Karnataka
Barehipani Falls1309 ftBudhabalanga
Odisha
Langshiang Falls1107 ftKynshi
Meghalaya
Dudhsagar Falls1017 ftMandovi
Goa
Nohkalikai Falls1100 ft
Meghalaya
Jog Falls or Gersoppa falls (Plunge waterfalls)829 ftSharavati
Karnataka
Magod Falls650 ftBedthi
Karnataka
Lushington Falls or Unchalli Falls or Keppa Jog falls380 ftAghanashini
Karnataka
Sivasamudram Falls320 ftCauvery
Karnataka
Hundru Falls320 ftSubernarekha
Jharkhand
Kapildhara Falls100 ftNarmada
Madhya Pradesh
Athirappilly Falls167 ftChalakkudi
Kerala
Tiered waterfalls touch land surfaces at one or more places before they reach the bottom, while plunge waterfalls directly descend to the bottom. Nohkalikai Falls are rainfed, meaning there is no river preceding the waterfall.

Note: This list is not exhaustive and covers only important falls from competitive exam point of view


Waterfalls of the World and Rivers

WaterfallRiverCountry
Niagara fallsNiagaraCanada/United States
Victoria fallsZambeziZambia
Angel fallsChurunVenezuela
Iguacu fallsIguacuArgentina
Kaieteur FallsPotaroGuyana
Note: There are innumerable waterfalls in the world but only a few are listed here keeping in view the scope of this website and that of GK required for competitive exams in India.

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QUIZ ON WATERFALLS

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Match the Waterfall with the River

1. On which river are Gersoppa Falls located?


2. Which river is associated with Victoria Falls?


3. Kapildhara Falls are located on which river?


4. Dudhsagar Falls can be seen in which state


5. On which river are Sivasamudram Falls located?


6. Which of the following waterfalls is located on Subernarekah river?


7. In which state are Kunchikal Waterfalls located?