SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Jog Falls, also called Gersoppa Falls, cataract of the Sharavati River, western Karnataka state, southwestern India. The Jog Falls are located 18 miles (29 km) upstream from Honavar at the river’s mouth on the Arabian Sea.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sharavati is a river in India that starts and runs entirely inside the state of Karnataka. Sharavati is one of India’s few westward-flowing rivers, with a large portion of its basin located in the Western Ghats. The famous Jog Falls, which is around 24 kilometres from Sagara, was formed by this river.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sharavathi River meets the Arabian Sea at Honnavara. It is believed that Lord Rama broke the bow in a competition set by Sita’s father at this place. Lord Rama married Sita. Tributaries of Sharavathi are Nandihole, Haridravathi, Mavinahole, Hilkunji, Yennehole, Hurlihole, and Nagodihole.