Question 1 - True or False - Chapter 3 Class 9 Geography - Drainage - Geography

Which of the following statement is true?

A. Lakes of large extent are known as rivers.

B. The hydroelectric power generated from the Shivasamudram falls is supplied to Mysuru, Bengaluru, and the Kolar Gold Field.

C. Jog waterfall is the biggest waterfall in India.

D. The Godavari and the Tapi are the only long  rivers, which flow west and make estuaries. 

Answer:

So, the correct option is (B): The hydroelectric power generated from the Shivasamudram falls is supplied to Mysuru, Bengaluru, and the Kolar Gold Field.

Explanation

Let's check all the options 

• (A) Lakes of large extent are known as rivers. This is incorrect.
  Correct statement: Lakes of large extent are known as seas. 
  
  
• (B) The hydroelectric power generated from the Shivasamudram falls is supplied to Mysuru, Bengaluru, and the Kolar Gold Field. This is correct.
  
  
• (C) Jog waterfall is the highest waterfall in India. This is incorrect.
  Correct statement: Kunchikal waterfalls in Karnataka is the highest waterfall in India.
  
  
• (D) The Godavari and the Tapi are the only long rivers, which flow west and make estuaries. This is incorrect.
  Correct statement:   The Narmada and the Tapi are the only peninsular rivers, which flow west and make estuaries.