Shivanasamudra waterfall is associated with which river?

Correct answer: Kaveri

Shivanasamudra is a famous waterfall associated with the Kaveri River in Karnataka. The Kaveri flows across the Deccan Plateau, and at Shivanasamudra it descends over a rocky step, creating a notable waterfall. The river is divided into channels around the island area, producing the well-known falls. The location is also important in the history of hydroelectric power generation in the region. This example shows how a river’s course and changes in elevation create waterfalls.

Option A, Kaveri, is correct. The Ganga, Indus, and Kosi are major northern rivers and are not the river associated with Shivanasamudra. When answering location-based geography questions, connect a named waterfall with its river rather than choosing only by the fame of the river. The key memory link is Shivanasamudra → Kaveri. It is a Peninsular River question, so the association also fits the chapter’s focus on the rivers of southern India.