Correct Option (b)
The pairs 2 and 3 are correctly matched.
- Jog Falls – Sharavathi: Jog Falls, also known as Gerusoppa Falls, is located on the Sharavathi River in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India.
- Shivasamudram Falls – Cauvery: Shivasamudram Falls is situated on the Cauvery River in the Mandya district of Karnataka. The river bifurcates into two branches, forming the Gaganachukki and Bharachukki falls. This site also hosts one of Asia's oldest hydroelectric power stations.
Incorrect Options:
The first pair, Kapildhara Falls – Godavari, is incorrectly matched.
- Kapildhara Falls – Godavari: Kapildhara Falls is located on the Narmada River near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, which is the origin point of the Narmada River. It is not associated with the Godavari River.
Therefore, options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect as they include the factually inaccurate pairing of Kapildhara Falls with the Godavari River.