GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the course of the river.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shivanasamudra is a popular waterfall on river Kaveri, located in Chamarajanara district, bordering Mandya district. Shivanasamudra is a must visit post monsoon season for the visual treat it offers. Shivanasamudra consists of two waterfalls-Gagana Chukki and Bhara Chukki.

Detailed explanation-3: -The river Kaveri makes the second biggest waterfall in India. It is known as Shivasamudram. The hydroelectric power generated from the falls which were set up in 1902.is supplied to Mysore, Bangalore, and the Kolar Gold Field. The project was designed by Diwan Sheshadri Iyer.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Kaveri. Shivanasamudra is a waterfall in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. Shivanasamudra is situated along the river Kaveri, which forms here the boundary to the Mandya district and Chamarajanagar district. In 1905, Asia’s first hydro-electric project was set up here.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shivasamudram Project is on the river Kaveri in Karnataka. It is the oldest river valley project in India.