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Which river forms the famous Dhuandhar Falls near Jabalpur?

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Option A (“Chambal”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option B (“Betwa”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Ken”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. The answer Narmada matches the exact hydrological and locational clue. This question examines an important river-or-lake fact: “Which river forms the famous Dhuandhar Falls near Jabalpur?” The correct answer is Narmada.

AChambal
BBetwa
CNarmada
DKen
Correct Answer: NarmadaYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Narmada Dhuandhar Falls is formed by the Narmada River at Bhedaghat near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. Here the river passes through a narrow gorge of marble rocks and descends with force, producing a cloud of fine spray that resembles smoke. The name Dhuandhar refers to this smoke-like mist. - Option A — Chambal: The Chambal flows through the ravine region and joins the Yamuna; it does not form Dhuandhar Falls. - Option B — Betwa: The Betwa is a Yamuna tributary associated with Vidisha and Orchha. - Option D — Ken: The Ken flows through Bundelkhand and Panna, joining the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. Exam Takeaway: Dhuandhar Falls and Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat belong to the Narmada.

Important Notes

  • Dhuandhar Falls is located at Bhedaghat near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh on the Narmada River.
  • The Narmada cuts through the Marble Rocks gorge at Bhedaghat. The narrow channel and sudden fall create the characteristic mist.
  • Narmada rises at Amarkantak and flows west through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges to the Arabian Sea.
  • Narmada should not be confused with Chambal. Narmada flows west independently, while Chambal belongs to the Yamuna and Ganga drainage system.
  • Betwa and Ken are also tributaries of the Yamuna. Their important associations include Orchha on the Betwa and Panna landscape along the Ken.

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