Question 512

Which of the following waterfall is in Assam.?

Answer

Nohkalikai Waterfalls

Why?

The Correct Answer is Nohkalikai Waterfalls. Nohkalikai Waterfalls is in Assam, India. Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India. The waterfall is located near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth. Nohkalikai Falls are fed by the rainwater collected on the summit of a comparatively small plateau and decrease in power during the dry season in December-February. Nohkalikai Waterfalls is around 5 Km from Cherrapunji and is the fourth highest waterfall in the world. The drive to Nohkalikai falls is through the elevated tableland that leads to the cliff and then hikes a short distance. The ideal time to visit Nohkalikai is during the monsoon season when the falls are at its most spectacular. The word Noh Ka Likai means " the leap of Likai" Summary:- Location East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India Type Plunge Elevation 4065 Ft Total Height 1115 Ft Total Width 75 Ft Average Flow Rate 100 cfs Extra Facts:- Hebbe Waterfalls Summary:- Location Kemmagundi, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka Type Tiered Total Height 551 Ft River Bhadra Athirapally Waterfalls Summary:- Location Athirapally, Chelakudy, Taluk, Thrissur District, Kerala, India Type Segmented Total Height 82 Ft River Chalakkudi River Bahuti Waterfalls Summary:- Location Mauganj, Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh, India Type Segmented Total 650 Ft River Sellar River