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Waterfalls of India MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Solve 2 Waterfalls of India questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

Practice questions

Q1Barkana Waterfalls is situated in which of the following states of India?

A Karnataka
B Goa
C Tamil Nadu
D Odisha
Explanation

Barkana Waterfalls is located in Karnataka, in the Western Ghats region near Agumbe. It is associated with the Seetha river system and is one of the notable waterfalls of the state. Goa has well-known waterfalls such as Dudhsagar, but Barkana is not located there. Tamil Nadu has falls such as Hogenakkal and Courtallam, not Barkana. Odisha has several waterfalls in its plateau and forest regions, but Barkana is not among them; the correct state is Karnataka.

Q2Duduma waterfall is located in which of the following states?

A West Bengal
B Andhra Pradesh
C Jharkhand
D Odisha
Explanation

Duduma waterfall is located in Odisha, near the border region with Andhra Pradesh, and is associated with the Machkund River area. Odisha therefore fits the location asked in the question. West Bengal is known for Himalayan foothill and deltaic geography but not for Duduma waterfall. Andhra Pradesh is close to the region and can create confusion, yet the waterfall is identified with Odisha in the official key. Jharkhand has many plateaus and waterfalls of its own, but Duduma is not one of its standard waterfall locations.

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