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Folk Dances of India: India is a place known for a lot of traditional & rich cultural heritage found all over the place. One of the main cultures in every state of the country is Dance. In India, there are various dance forms that have so much rich heritage. They are classified into two main categories as Classical and Folk dance forms. All these dance forms are originated from various parts of India according to their local traditions.

In this article, you will be seen more information about Folk Dances of India state-wise as well as a list of Indian classical dance forms. Knowing about the Indian Culture is very important for students who answering GK General Knowledge Questions in UPSC Exams. As the Indian dance forms are crucial elements of the Art and Culture syllabus for the IAS Exam. Let’s take a look at the below sections and learn complete information about Indian Folk Dance Forms.

List of Indian Folk Dances – State Wise

Folk Dance Form has appeared from the local tradition of the respective state, ethnic or geographic regions. Indian Folk Dances are a kind of expression, played to reflect the happiness, sorrow, and distinct mood of the society. These folk dances have grown and become folk dances over the years, carrying uniqueness and freshness to the Indian culture. All these forms of Indian Folk Dances can be performed by men, women, or a group of peoples.

Also Check: Difference Between Classical Dance and Folk Dance & Their Comparisons

Here we have compiled the list of various state folk dances of India that aid in your exam preparation like Bank, UPSC, SSC, State PSC Exams, etc. Hence, refer to this table of state-wise categorization of Indian folk dances and answer all direct questions asked about the state-folk dance relation.

State Name	Name of Folk Dances
Andhra Pradesh	Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.
Assam	Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
Bihar	Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia.
Gujarat	Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.
Haryana	Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.
Himachal Pradesh	Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.
Jammu and Kashmir	Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali.
Karnataka	Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.
Kerala	Kathakali (Classical), Ottam Thulal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali.
Maharashtra	Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar Bohada.
Odisha	Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau.
West Bengal	Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan.
Punjab	Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual.
Rajasthan	Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya.
Tamil Nadu	Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.
Uttar Pradesh	Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita.
Uttarakhand	➤ Garhwali, ➤ Kumayuni, ➤ Kajari, ➤ Jhora, ➤ Raslila, ➤ Chappeli.
Goa	➤ Tarangamel, ➤ Koli, ➤ Dekhni, ➤ Fugdi, ➤ Shigmo, ➤ Ghode, ➤ Modni, ➤ Samayi nrutya, ➤ Jagar, ➤ Ranmale, ➤ Gonph, ➤ Tonnya mell.
Madhya Pradesh	➤ Jawara, ➤ Matki, ➤ Aada, ➤ Khada Nach, ➤ Phulpati, ➤ Grida Dance, ➤ Selalarki, ➤ Selabhadoni, ➤ Maanch.
Chhattisgarh	➤ Gaur Maria, ➤ Panthi, ➤ Raut Nacha, ➤ Pandwani, ➤ Vedamati, ➤ Kapalik, ➤ Bharthari Charit, ➤ Chandaini.
Jharkhand	Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua, Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.
Arunachal Pradesh	Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham.
Manipur	Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha.
Meghalaya	Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho.
Mizoram	Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/ Solakia, Tlanglam.
Nagaland	Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee.
Tripura	Hojagiri.
Sikkim	Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance.
Lakshadweep	Lava, Kolkali, Parichakali.

About Classical Dances of India | List of Indian Classical Dances

One more most important dance form that India known for is Classical Dance. It was originated from the Natya Shastra. According to the source and scholar, the Indian classical dance is separated into eight so we have a total of 8 classical dance forms. After some time, the cultural ministry of India added Chhau to the list of classical dance forms and that makes a total of Nine Classical Dance Forms in India.

All these dance forms are connected to the Hindu Goddess. These are acted by very talented, trained, and skilled artists. For the sake of extra knowledge about the Indian Classical Dance here, we have listed the eight technicalities that are expressed in the classical dance. Remember & practice those expressions to perform a classical dance with ease and confidence. They are as such,

1. Shringar: Love
2. Hasya: Humorous
3. Karuna: Sorrow
4. Raudra: Anger
5. Veer: Heroism
6. Bhayanak: Fear
7. Bibhats: Disgust
8. Adbhoot: Wonder

Given table is the list of classical dances forms of India as per the state:

List of Classical dances in India	State of Origin
Bharatnatyam	Tamil Nadu
Kathak	Uttar Pradesh
Kuchipudi	Andhra Pradesh
Odissi	Odisha
Kathakali	Kerala
Sattriya	Assam
Manipuri	Manipur
Mohiniyattam	Kerala

FAQs on Folk Dances In India

1. How many Indian classical dances are there?

There are 9 Classical Dance forms of India as of the latest source.

2. What are the 8 popular folk dances of India?

Here is the list of 8 Famous Traditional Folk Dance Forms of India:

• Bhangra – Punjab,
• Jhumar – Haryana,
• Garba – Gujarat,
• Bihu – Assam,
• Hikat – Jammu and Kashmir,
• Lavani – Maharashtra,
• Kathakali – Kerala,
• Chhau Dance.

3. How many types of folk dances are there in the Philippines?

There are five types of folk dances in the Philippines such as Maria Clara Dance, Cordillera Dance, Muslim Dance, Rural Dance, and Tribal Dance.

4. What are the 9 classical dance forms of India?

The list of nine Indian classical dances are given below:

• Bharatanatyam.
• Kathak.
• Kathakali.
• Kuchipudi.
• Odissi.
• Sattriya.
• Manipuri.
• Mohiniyattam.
• Chhau.

List of Presidents of India: As per the Indian Consitution’s Article 53, the executive powers of the Union shall be exercised by the president of India both directly or through officers under him. President is the first citizen of India. The Indian President is appointed by an electoral college formed of the elected members of the Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Vidhan Sabha.

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The nominal head of the government is President and he works on the word of the Prime Minister (Council of Minister). All the executive actions are taken by the President of India. In this article, you will come to know completely about the Indian Presidents and their tenure. Also, the first and current candidates who have been elected as President of India up to now. Also, check the list of presidents of India who served from the adoption of the Indian Constitution 1950 to 2021.

• List of All Presidents of India (1950-2020) – Key Points
• Complete List of Indian President’s with Names, Tenure & Description
• Eligibility for President of India
• Important Facts about the President of India
• FAQs on Full List of India’s Presidents from 1950 to 2020

Major Points Regarding List of Presidents of India

Here are some of the important points that can be memorized by the students about the President of India and answer all General Knowledge & political questions regarding the Indian President’s from 1950 to 2020:

• President is the legal head of the parliamentary system of the government. Also, he is the chief commander of the Indian Armed Forces. A president portrays the nation makes no attempt to rule it. The actual authority vests with the council of ministers.
• The election of president post is done by the electoral college of
  (i) elected members of state legislatures
  (ii) elected members of both house of the Parliament
  (iii) elected members of the legislative assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry (added by 70th amendment Act, 1992).
• President elects for five years to serve and also he is eligible for immediate re-election and serve any number of tenures.
• The VP plays the role of president in the absence of the president of India because of various valid reasons such as death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations. In case the Vice President is in absence means not in vacant then the Chief Justice of India serves as the President of India.
• If there is any violation of the Indian constitution done by the president of India, then he/she can be eliminated from the post. This charge can be moved in either house of parliament.

Full List of Indian President’s with Names, Tenure & Description

The Indian constitution was adopted on November 26th, 1949, and officially it came into drive on 26th January 1950. The first constitutional head of the state, the president of India is Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Current & 14th Indian President, appointed by the electoral college is Shri Ram Nath Kovind serving from 25th July 2017. The chronological order of the presidents of India is presented in the tabular form here. So, take a look at the List of Presidents of India from 1950 to 2020 & remember them:

S.N.	Name	Tenure	Descriptions
1.	Dr. Rajendra Prasad	26 January 1950 to 12 May 1962	First president, longest tenure (12 years)
2.	S. Radhakrishnan	13 May 1962 to13 May 1967	He was the first President from South India. Teacher’s day is celebrated on 5 Sept. to honor his birthday.
3.	Dr. Zakir Hussain	13 May 1967 to 3 May 1969	President with the shortest tenure The first Muslim president to die in harness
4.	Varahagiri Venkata Giri	3 May 1969 to 20 July 1969	First acting president of India
	Mohammad Hidayatullah	20 July 1969 to 24 August 1969	Served as the Chief Justice of India, and was a recipient of the Order of the British Empire.
	Varahagiri Venkata Giri	24 August 1969  to 24 August 1974	Giri is the only person to have served as both an acting president and president of India.
5.	Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed	24 August 1974    to 11 February 1977	Second Indian president to die in office.
	Basappa Danappa Jatti	11 February 1977 to 25 July 1977	Served as acting President of India upon Ahmed’s death
6.	Neelam Sanjiva Reddy	25 July 1977 to 25 July 1982	Youngest to become president @ 64 yr, the first president who did not become vice -president
7.	Giani Zail Singh	25 July 1982 to 25 July 1987	First Sikh President
8.	Ramaswamy Venkataraman	25 July to 1987    25 July 1992	Oldest to become President @ 76 yr
9.	Shankar Dayal Sharma	25 July 1992 to 25 July 1997	Sharma was Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
10.	Kocheril Raman Narayanan	25 July 1997 to 25 July 2002	He was the first President from Kerala, and also the first Dalit President.
11.	A. P. J. Abdul Kalam	25 July 2002 to 25 July 2007	He was the first bachelor/Scientist President of India and the first Muslim President who completed his term. Check & Read 25 Inspirational Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Books
12.	Pratibha Patil	25 July 2007 to 25 July 2012	The first woman to become the President of India.
13.	Pranab Mukherjee	From 5 July 2012,            Incumbent	Served as the Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. He also received Padma Vibhushan in 2008
14.	Ram Nath Kovind	25 July 2017–Incumbent	14th President of India. He served as the Governor of Bihar.

Eligibility for President of India

The election of the President of India can be done by the process of proportional representation with a method of a single transferable vote. As per Article 58 of Indian Constitutions’, candidates need to be eligible with a few requirements for the election of the Indian President. Some of the qualifications for the post of President of India is enlisted below:

• Need to be an India Citizen.
• The minimum age should be 35 years.
• He should qualify as a member of the Lok Sabha for the election of a president.
• Shouldn’t control any office of profit under the central government, state government, or any other local authorities.

Important Facts about the President of India

Here are a few facts regarding the list of all presidents of India that served the country with better improvements and subsidies. Also, these facts are commonly asked in the major competitive exams held in the country. So, get an idea about these important facts on Indian president and clear the exams with flying colors.

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the longest-serving Indian President. He developed the country for two tenures as the President of India.
• Zakir Hussain was the shortest-serving President of the country and was the third Indian President. He died when he was in his office.
• To date, 7 Presidents have been members of a political party before serving the country as a president.
• The majority of the people (count:6) are active party members of the Congress Party.
• Current President Shir Ram Nath Kovind was the Governor of Bihar before elected as the President of India.

FAQs on Complete List of India’s Presidents from 1950 to 2020

1. Who was the present Indian President?

Shir Ram Nath Kovind is the current President of India serving from 25th July 2017 to date.

2. How many presidents served the country up to now?

Till date, there are 17th Presidents of India who served for the country. The list of Presidents of India are given below with their birth & death years:

1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963)
2. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975)
3. Dr. Zakir Hussain (1897-1969)
4. Varahagiri Venkatagiri (1884-1980) (Acting)
5. Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah (1905-1992) (Acting)
6. Varahagiri Venkatagiri (1884-1980)
7. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (1905-1977)
8. B.D. Jatti (1913-2002) (Acting)
9. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (1913-1996)
10. Giani Zail Singh (1916-1994)
11. R. Venkataraman (1910-2009)
12. Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma (1918-1999)
13. K.R. Narayanan (1920-2005)
14. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1931-2015)
15. Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil (Birth-1934)
16. Shri Pranab Mukherjee (1935-2020)
17. Shri Ram Nath Kovind (Birth-1945)

3. Who is the first President of India?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the First President of India.

4. Name the first woman who served as Indian President?

Pratibha Patil was the first and so far only woman who served the country as a president of India.

5. Who conducts the election of the President of India?

The Election Commission of India conducts the election of the President of India.

National Animal of India: To represent the country’s image and its ethnic culture, the government of India chooses Indian National Symbols very carefully. In the list of National Symbols of India, the national animal of India is one of the important symbols in terms of general awareness. As students or candidates who appear in competitive exams face these types of GK General Knowledge Questions about India and the World.

India’s National Animal Tiger was a symbol of Power in Hindu mythology and the Vedic era. Also, Tiger is the animal-vehicle for Goddess Durga. Across the world, 80 percent of Tigers located in India. As well, Royal Bengal Tiger has featured in Indian currency notes and postage stamps. For more information, please check out the complete article and get the information on the National Animal of India ie., the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Quick Links:

• All About National Animal of India
• National Animal Bengal Tiger Scientific Classification
• Where it is found?
• What is the Life Span of Tiger?
• Complete List of Tigers Reserves in India
• Interesting & Important Facts About Tiger
• List of National Animals of all Countries
• FAQs on Indian National Animal

About Royal Bengal Tiger – A National Animal of India

The Magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India and also called with the scientific name ie., Panthera Tigris Tigris. The Bengal Tiger is a striped animal in the color yellow and black. It has a thick yellow coat of fur with dark stripes. It is a symbol of strength, agility, and grace. Our Country’s National Animal Tiger is majestic, royal, and fatal simultaneously which leads it to the most prominent carnivores among the Indian Fauna. Generally, it is recognized for its magic and charming features that define it besides the remaining wild animals found anywhere in India. All these qualities make it the national animal of India in the year April 1973.

Also, in 1973, Project Tiger was started to preserve the dwindling population of tigers in India while Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s tenure. The first director of this project Tiger was Kailash Sankhala. Earlier to the tiger, the lion was India’s national animal. Currently, India has 50 tiger reserves which are governed by Project Tiger. All these 50 Tiger reserves names with states are listed below along with more details about India’s National Animal.

Scientific Classification of India’s National Animal – Bengal Tiger

National Animal of India – Royal Bengal Tiger scientific classification is as follows:

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Clade	Synapsida
Class	Mammalia
Order	Carnivora
Family	Felidae
Genus	Panthera
Species	Panthera tigris
Subspecies	Panthera tigris tigris

Where Royal Bengal Tiger Found?

Our Indian National Animal is mainly located in the following places. They are,

• Mangroves (Sunderbans)
• Grasslands and Dry Scrub Land (Ranthambore in Rajasthan)
• Tropical and subtropical rainforests (Corbett in Uttarakhand/Periyar in Kerala)
• Both wet and dry deciduous forests (Kanha in Madhya Pradesh/Simlipal in Odisha).

What is the Life Span of Tiger?

The average lifespan of the national animal of India, the Royal Bengal Tiger is 8 to 10 years in the wild. The maximum lifetime of the wild specimen is approximately 15 years.

Tigers in a few numbers can reach the age of 15 years in the wild as they ultimately become too weak to hunt large animals. In captivity, they can live around 18 to 20 years. That’s all about the lifetime of Bengal tigers. If you are so excited to know the list of tiger reserves in India, then check out the below module without any delay.

Complete List of Tigers Reserves in India

In the year 1973, during Project tigers was started there were only nine tiger reserves throughout the country. After protecting the specimen by the national government the number has crossed up to 50 as of the 2019 data report. The names of all the tiger reserves in India are listed below along with state names.

S. No.	Name of Tiger Reserve	State
1	Nagarjunsagar Srisailam	Andhra Pradesh
2	Namdapha	Arunachal Pradesh
3	Kamlang Tiger Reserve	Arunachal Pradesh
4	Pakke	Arunachal Pradesh
5	Manas	Assam
6	Nameri	Assam
7	Orang Tiger Reserve	Assam
8	Kaziranga	Assam
9	Valmiki	Bihar
10	Udanti-Sitanadi	Chattisgarh
11	Achanakmar	Chattisgarh
12	Indravati	Chhattisgarh
13	Palamau	Jharkhand
14	Bandipur	Karnataka
15	Bhadra	Karnataka
16	Dandeli-Anshi	Karnataka
17	Nagarahole	Karnataka
18	Biligiri Ranganatha Temple	Karnataka
19	Periyar	Kerala
20	Parambikulam	Kerala
21	Kanha	Madhya Pradesh
22	Pench	Madhya Pradesh
23	Bandhavgarh	Madhya Pradesh
24	Panna	Madhya Pradesh
25	Satpura	Madhya Pradesh
26	Sanjay-Dubri	Madhya Pradesh
27	Melghat	Maharashtra
28	Tadoba-Andhari	Maharashtra
29	Pench	Maharashtra
30	Sahyadri	Maharashtra
31	Nawegaon-Nagzira	Maharashtra
32	Bor	Maharashtra
33	Dampa	Mizoram
34	Similipal	Odisha
35	Satkosia	Odisha
36	Ranthambore	Rajasthan
37	Sariska	Rajasthan
38	Mukandra Hills	Rajasthan
39	Kalakad-Mundanthurai	Tamil Nadu
40	Anamalai	Tamil Nadu
41	Mudumalai	Tamil Nadu
42	Sathyamangalam	Tamil Nadu
43	Kawal	Telangana
44	Amrabad	Telangana
45	Dudhwa	Uttar Pradesh
46	Pilibhit	Uttar Pradesh
47	Corbett	Uttarakhand
48	Rajaji TR	Uttarakhand
49	Sunderbans	West Bengal
50	Buxa	West Bengal

Interesting & Important Facts About Tiger

1. Tiger is also known as King of the Jungle and represents India’s wildlife wealth.
2. The scientific name of the Tiger is Panthera Tigris.
3. The Bengal Tiger was represented as the national animal of India in April 1973. Project Tiger was begun in 1973 to preserve the tigers in India. Earlier, the lion was the national animal of India.
4. Since 2010, it has been listed as endangered by the IUCN.
5. You can find eight sub-species of tigers like Royal Bengal, Indo-Chinese, Sumatran, Amur or Siberian, South China, Caspian, Java, and Bali. The last three have been hunted to extinction.
6. The white tiger is a latent mutant of the Bengal tiger, which is stated in the wild from time to time in Assam, Bengal, Bihar, and notably from the former Madhya Pradesh( Rewa).
7. Tigers have very strong legs like horses. It has been observed that a shot tiger can die standing even while bleeding to death.
8. Unlike lions, tigers do not fight over prey. Two male tigers have been seen sharing prey. When several tigers are sharing prey, it is observed that the male tigers wait for the females and infants to finish eating, unlike any other predatory animal.
9. The weight of males ranges from 180 to 258 kg (397 to 569 lb), while that of the females ranges from 100 to 160 kg (220 to 350 lb).
10. Male Bengal tigers have an average total length of 270 to 310 cm (110 to 120 in) including the tail, while females measure 240 to 265 cm (94 to 104 in) on average.
11. It is observed that about half the tiger infants do not survive till adulthood. A newborn cub remains completely blind for the first week of its birth.
12. An adult tiger can leap a distance of more than six meters and jump up to five meters vertically.
13. Tigers, unlike other cat animals, like playing in the water. They are excellent swimmers and fishers too. A tiger can swim for many kilometers and hunt for fish.
14. One blow of a tiger’s front paw is strong enough to break a bear’s skull and even break its spine. The condition of humans can be imagined easily now!
15. The Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans in India and Bangladesh are the only tigers in the world that are living in mangrove forests. The population of Bengal tigers is estimated to be around 70 tigers in Sundarbans.
16. Each tiger has over 100 stripes on its body but no two tigers have the same stripe pattern.
17. White tigers are not a different species. They are white in colour because some of the regular tigers are born with fewer pigmentary cells on their skin, making them look white.

List of National Animals of all Countries

Knowing and memorizing all country’s national animals is very difficult yet important because such questions can be asked in various competitive exams. So, check out the list of National Animals of all Countries via this direct link and find more details about it.

FAQs on Indian National Animal

1. Is Lion the national animal of India?

Yes, the Lion was India’s national animal up to 1972. In 1973, Prime minister of India Indira Gandhi replaced by the Tiger. It is the fusion of stamina, strength, agility, and tremendous power. These qualities made the tiger as National Animal of India.

2. Why is the Tiger India’s National Animal?

Because of its elegance, strength, agility, and colossal power, the tiger was represented as the national animal of India.

3. How many tigers are there in the country as of 2019?

There are 2967 tigers in India as of 2019. All Thanks to the actions taken by the World Wildlife Fund and the government.

4. What is the lifespan of a Royal Bengal Tiger?

The average lifespan of a tiger is 8 to 10 years in the wild.

Highest Waterfall in India: The landscape of the Indian subcontinent is the best example of nature’s craft. Monsoon is one of the special aspects of the Indian subcontinent as it gives several things, a few of them are joy, best natural scenery, rivers are in full swing, mountains are awake after a long sleep and monsoon decorated the whole valleys with sparking waterfalls, magnificent lakes, lush green trees, and beautiful flowers.

In the mountain areas of Northeast India, you will find the beautiful & highest waterfalls of India. Gaining more knowledge about the Highest waterfall in India helps you to answer various GK related question in the competitive exams. Also, you can find more India GK, World GK, Static GK, and Current GK Topics from our GK General Knowledge Article provided on this site.

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List of 10 Top-Most Highest Waterfalls in India by Height

Waterfalls or cascade are the water of a river or a water body that falls from a rocky ledge or mountain or hill to a lower place. Basically, it forms in the upper area of a river with steep mountains. Due to the landscape position, many waterfalls happen over bedrock fed by little supporting area, so they are temporary and only befall while rainstorms. Below, we are providing the ‘Top 10 Highest Waterfalls In India List’ for general awareness and explaining about them briefly for better knowledge about the Top 10 Indian Biggest Waterfalls.

1. Kunchikal Falls
2. Barehipani Falls
3. Nohkalikai Falls
4. Nohsngithiang Falls
5. Dudhsagar Falls
6. Kynrem Falls
7. Meenmutty Falls
8. Thalaiyar Falls
9. Barkana Falls
10. Jog Fall

A detailed explanation about each one of the highest waterfall in India is given in the below sections:

1. Kunchikal Falls

• Height (Meters): 455
• Height (Feet): 1493
• Location: Shimoga District, Karnataka

Kunchikal Falls is situated near Agumbe valley at Shimoga district in the state of Karnataka and is the highest waterfall in India. Also, it is the second-highest waterfall in Asia. The height of the Kunchikal waterfall is 455 metres or 1493 ft. and it originates from the Varahi River. The closest railheads are Udupi and Shimoga. The area is renowned for squirrels, reptiles, a variety of unique birds, rare reptiles, visit with caution. The water falling with full force from a height gives an excellent backdrop for photography.

2. Barehipani Falls

• Height (Meters): 399
• Height (Feet): 1309
• Location: Mayurbhanj District, Orissa

The second highest waterfall in India is Barehipani Falls, found right in the centre of Odisha’s Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj and is at the height of 1309 ft. This waterfall is pleated into a niche of deep, the green forest makes it perfect for a vacation to trekkers and nature lovers. The waterfall is located on the Budhabalanga river which passes into the Bay of Bengal. This waterfall is recognised for its beauty which adds to Odisha.

3. Nohkalikai Falls

• Height (Meters): 340
• Height (Feet): 1115
• Location: East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya

The Nohkalikai falls is the third highest waterfalls in India. It is situated near Cherrapunji in East Khasi Hills district Meghalaya. Cherrapunji is one of the wettest places in the world and it is also popular for Hills, rainfall, living bridges and oranges. The waterfalls are thought to be at their simple and beautiful best while the rainy season for obvious reasons.

4. Nohsngithiang Falls

• Height (Meters): 315
• Height (Feet): 1033
• Location: East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya

The fourth-largest waterfall in India is Nohsngithiang Falls situated at East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. It is also known as Mawsmai Falls, and these astonishingly gorgeous waterfalls are separated neatly into seven parts. However, the falls created instantly after the conflux of the deviated streams from a height of 1,033 ft.

5. Dudhsagar Falls

• Height (Meters): 310
• Height (Feet): 1020
• Location: Goa

Another name for Dudhsagar Falls is ‘The Sea of Milk’. It is perfectly well known for its magnificent trajectory. This Dudh Sagar falls attracts the tourists right from the warmth of the goa beaches just to relish these waters, particularly in the monsoon seasons. The height of this falls is 1020 ft and it is the fifth highest waterfall in India also it is noted among the top 100 waterfalls in the world.

6. Kynrem Falls

• Height (Meters): 305
• Height (Feet): 1001
• Location: East Khasi Hill District, Meghalaya

One more highest waterfall in India is Kynrem Falls from Meghalaya took place in the list of top 10 largest waterfalls in India. It is located inside an amazing park called Thangkharang Park which is another famous appealing spot of Cherrapunjee in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya. The falls formed from the height of 1001 ft.

7. Meenmutty Falls

• Height (Meters): 300
• Height (Feet): 980
• Location: Wayanad District, Kerala

Meenmutty falls is the tallest waterfalls in Kerala. Also, it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in India, befalling from a height of 980 ft and it is located in the Wayanad district of Kerala. In South India, this place is the best & most popular tourist spot. Also, it is famous for the greenery and the forestry that circles it, giving an unbelievable chance to spend time in the lap of nature or go trekking in the pristine forests to watch birds. Meenmutty Falls is the largest and most spectacular waterfall in Wayanad of Kerala.

8. Thalaiyar Falls

• Height (Meters): 297
• Height (Feet): 974
• Location: Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu

The waterfalls formed from the height of 974 ft and it is located in the Dindigul district of Tamilnadu. It is also known as rat tail falls due to its shape. However, this falls located in the darkness of deep caves and dangerous regions of unexplored forest in Tamil Nadu. Under the supervision of a well-trained and experienced trekking guide, only you can explore this Thalaiyar Falls because there is no road facility to reach.

9. Barkana Falls

• Height (Meters): 259
• Height (Feet): 850
• Location: Shimoga District, Karnataka.

Barkana Falls created by the Seetha River in the Shimoga district of Karnataka and occurs only at the time of the rainy season. Agumbe in Shimoga district is enclosed by a heavy forest of Western Ghats and named Cherrapunji of South India.

10. Jog Fall

• Height (Meters): 253
• Height (Feet): 830
• Location: Shimoga District, Karnataka.

The Jog falls flow from the Sharavathi River in a Sharavathi valley at a height of 826 ft. The location of Jog Falls is at Shimoga District of Karnataka. It is one of the highest waterfalls in India that split into four different falls. It is beautiful yet perfect for sight seeing and the view is awesome from the viewpoint constructed by the State’s tourism department. Jog falls is the best waterfall and can count among the 10 highest waterfalls in India.

Top 50 Biggest Waterfalls in India by Elevation

The following list contains the top 50 largest waterfalls in India with location, height, and important features. Make use of this table for a quick reference at the time of various govt. or competitive exams.

Highest Waterfalls In India
Waterfalls in India	Location	Height Metre/Feet	Feature
Kunchikal Falls	Shimoga district, Karnataka	455 metres (1,493 ft)	Tiered, Highest waterfall in India
Barehipani Falls	Mayurbhanj district, Odisha	399 metres (1,309 ft)	2 tiered waterfalls
Nohkalikai Falls	East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya	340m (1115 feet)	tallest plunge type waterfalls
Nohsngithiang Falls or Mawsmai Falls	East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya	315 metres (1,033 ft)	segmented type waterfalls
Dudhsagar Falls	Karnataka and Goa	310 m(1017 feet)	4 tiered waterfalls
Kynrem Falls	East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya	305 metres (1,001 ft)	3 tiered waterfalls
Meenmutty Falls	Wayanad district, Kerala	300 metres (984 feet)	3 tiered waterfalls/ segmented type
Thalaiyar Falls	Batlagundu, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu	297 metres (974 ft)	horsetail type waterfalls
Vajrai Falls	Satara district, Maharashtra	260 metres (853 ft)	3 tiered, 2nd tallest plunge type waterfall
Barkana Falls	Shimoga district, Karnataka	259 metres (850 ft)	tiered waterfalls
Jog Falls	Shimoga district, Karnataka	253 metres (830 ft)	cascade waterfalls
Khandadhar Falls	Kendujhar district & Sundergarh district, Odisha	244 metres (801 ft)	Horse tail type falls
Vantawng Falls	Serchhip district, Mizoram	229 metres (751 ft)	2 tiered waterfalls
Kune Falls	Pune district, Maharashtra	200 metres (660 ft)	3 tiered waterfalls
Soochipara Falls, Thoseghar Waterfalls	Wayanad district, Kerala, Satara district Maharashtra	200 metres (656 feet)	3 tiered waterfalls
Magod Falls	Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka	198 metres (650 ft)	2 tiered/Segmented waterfalls
Joranda Falls	Mayurbhanj district, Odisha	181 metres (594 ft)	plunge type waterfalls
Hebbe Falls	Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka	168 metres (551 ft)	2 tiered waterfalls
Duduma Falls	the border of Koraput (Odisha) and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)	157 metres (515 ft)	plunge type waterfalls
Palani Falls	Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh	150 metres (490 ft)	Surge waterfalls
Lodh Falls	Latehar district, Jharkhand	143 metres (469 ft)	2 tiered waterfalls
Bahuti Falls	Mauganj, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh	198 metres (650 ft)	2 tiered waterfalls, tallest waterfall in Madhya Pradesh
Bishop Falls	East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya	135 metres (443 ft)	3 tiered waterfalls
Chachai Falls	Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh	130 metres (430 ft)	on bihad river, comes down from Rewa Plateau
Keoti Falls	Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh	130 metres (430 ft)	segmented type waterfall
Kalhatti Falls	Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka	122 metres (400 ft)	–
Beadon Falls	East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya	120 metres (390 ft)	3 tiered waterfall, twin of Bishop Falls
Keppa Falls	Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka	116 metres (381 ft)	fan type waterfall
Koosalli Falls	Udupi, Karnataka	116 metres (381 ft)	6 tiered waterfall
Dabbe falls	Shivamogga, Sagar, Karnataka	110 metres(360 ft)	–
Pandavgad Falls	Thane, Maharashtra	107 metres (351 ft)	Plunge waterfall
Rajat Prapat	Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh	107 metres (351 ft)	horsetail type waterfall
Bundla Falls	kaimur district Bihar	100 metres (330 ft)	–
Vantawng Falls	Serchhip district, Mizoram	230 metres (750 ft)	2 tiered waterfalls
Shivanasamudra Falls	Chamarajanagar District, Karnataka	98 metres (322 ft)	segmented type
Lower Ghaghri Falls	Latehar district, Jharkhand	98 metres (322 ft)	cascade waterfalls
Hundru Falls	Ranchi district, Jharkhand	98 metres (322 ft)	segmented type
Sweet Falls	East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya	96 metres (315 ft)	horsetail type
Agaya Gangai	Namakkal, Tamil Nadu	92 metres (302 ft)	1 tiered/segmented waterfalls
Gatha Falls	Panna district, Madhya Pradesh	91 metres (299 ft)	–
Teerathgarh Falls	Baster district, Chhattisgarh	91 metres (299 ft)	Block type Waterfall
Kiliyur Falls	Yercaud, Tamil Nadu	91 metres (299 ft)	fan type waterfall
Kudumari Falls	Udupi district, Karnataka	91 metres (299 ft)	horsetail type waterfall
Muthyala Maduvu Falls	Bangalore Rural district, Karnataka	91 metres (299 ft)	–
Tirathgarh Falls	Bastar district, Chhattisgarh	91 metres (299 ft)	horsetail type waterfall
Langshiang Falls	West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya	85 metres (279 ft)	–
Talakona falls	Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh	82 metres (269 ft)	The highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh
Kakolat Falls	Nawada district, Bihar	50 metres (160 ft)	cataract waterfall
Athirappilly Falls	Thrissur district, Kerala	25 metres (82 ft)	Block/Segmented type waterfall

FAQs on India’s Highest Waterfall

1. Which state has the highest waterfall in India?

Kunchikal Falls the highest waterfall in India with a height of 1493 feet is located in Shimoga District, Karnataka.

2. What are the Types of Waterfalls?

There are several types of waterfalls such as Cataract, Horsetail, Plunge, Block, Multi-Step, Segmented, Cascade, Punchbowl, Tiered, Fan.

3. Is Jog Falls the highest waterfall in India?

Yes, jog falls is the highest waterfall in India that takes place in the Top 10 largest waterfalls in India.

Cricket World Cup Winners List: Cricket is the top favourite sport for all people across the world. In cricket, there are various types of matches like test matches, 20-20 test series, one-day matches, world cup tournaments, etc. Today, we are going to discuss the Cricket world cup winners list which helps students to score high in the competitive exams.

Cricket World Cup is the major sports event conducted all over the world and it is hosted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an interval of every four years. It was contested for the first time in England in 1975. The Cricket World Cup tournament was played as a series of one-day matches of 60 overs per side. In 1987 for the first time, it was held in India and Pakistan. Also, know complete information about the list of ICC Cricket world cup winners and runner-ups by going through this article.

Here, we furnished the list of Cricket World Cup winners (ODI + T20). Go through the below modules, and find the ICC Cricket World Cup Winners List since 1975 to 2020 with winners, runner-up, host country, total scores, and final result for One Day International (ODI).

More To Know: 

• List of ICC Cricket World Cup Winners & Runner-up(1975 to 2020)
• ODI Cricket World Cup winners by Country-wise List
• T20 Cricket World Cup Winners List
• Important Facts About ICC Cricket World Cup Finals & Winners List
• Sample Questions – List of Cricket World Cup Winners
• FAQs on List of World Cup Winners & Runner-Up Since 1975

List of ICC Cricket World Cup Winners & Runner-up(1975 to 2020)

Since 1975, there are 12 world cup tournaments conducted to date. Australia is the only country that has won the 5 world cups. In 2007, Australia has become the first cricket team to win three successive world cup tournaments. After Australia, there are two countries that won the world cup twice each. They are India in 1983 & 2011 and West Indies in 1975 & 1979.

In the recent year 2019, the world cup tournament was won by the England cricket team. If you want to learn complete information about the list of cricket world cup winners and runner ups then check at the below table and collect the details for your preparation.

Cricket World Cup
Year	Host	Winner	Score	Runner-up	Score	Result
1975	England	West Indies	291–8	Australia	274	West Indies won by 17 runs
1979	England	West Indies	286–9	England	194	West Indies won by 92 runs
1983	England	India	183	West Indies	140	India won by 43 runs
1987	India and Pakistan	Australia	253–5	England	246–8	Australia won by 7 runs
1992	Australia and New Zealand	Pakistan	249–6	England	227	Pakistan won by 22 runs
1996	Pakistan and India	Sri Lanka	245–3	Australia	241	Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
1999	England	Australia	133–2	Pakistan	132	Australia won by 8 wickets
2003	South Africa	Australia	359–2	India	234	Australia won by 125 runs
2007	West Indies	Australia	281–4	Sri Lanka	215–8	Australia won by 53 runs
2011	India and Bangladesh	India	277–4	Sri Lanka	274–6	India won by 6 wickets
2015	Australia and New Zealand	Australia	186–3	New Zealand	183	Australia won by 7 wickets
2019	England and Wales	England	241	New Zealand	241–8	Match tied after regular play and super over; England won on boundary count
2023	India	–	–	–	–	–

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ODI Cricket World Cup winners by Country-wise List

The list of One Day International (ODI) Cricket world cup winners by the country-wise is furnished below:

Team	Final Appearances	Winners	Runners	Years Won	Years Runners
Australia	7	5	2	1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015	1975, 1996
England	3	0	3	–	1979, 1987, 1992
India	3	2	1	1983, 2011	2003
New Zealand	1	0	1	–	2015
Pakistan	2	1	1	1992	1999
Sri Lanka	3	1	2	1996	2007, 2011
West Indies	3	2	1	1975, 1979	1983

T20 Cricket World Cup Winners List

ICC T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament arranged by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The first tournament was played in South Africa country in 2007 and the winning team was India. If you are looking for the list of cricket world cup winners in T20 tournaments then the below table is the right one.

Year	Venue	Winner	Runner	Match Result
2007	South Africa	India	Pakistan	India won by 5 runs
2009	England	Pakistan	Sri Lanka	Pakistan won by 8 wickets
2010	West Indies	England	Australia	England won by 7 wickets
2012	Sri Lanka	West Indies	Sri Lanka	West Indies won by 36 runs
2014	Bangladesh	Sri Lanka	India	Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets
2016	India	West Indies	England	West Indies won by 4 wickets
2020	Australia	–	–	–
2021	India	–	–	–

Important Facts About ICC Cricket World Cup Finals & Winners List

Here are some crucial points related to the world cup list of winners provided for the sake of students who are appearing for the competitive exams. So, candidates must aware of these important facts before giving any competitive tests.

• The maximum number of world cup titles for men and women tournaments are won by Australia.
• The highest two countries that won the World cup in both 50 and 60 overs format are India and Australia.
• Currently, a total of 12 teams is participating in several ICC Men’s tournaments. Teams included are India, Australia, England, New Zealand Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Bangladesh, Ireland, West Indies, and Sri Lanka.
• When it comes to women’s ICC tournaments, there is a total of 10 teams that participates. These involve Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and West Indies.
• The only country up to now to have won the Men’s World Cup for 50 overs, 60 overs, and 20 overs is India.

Sample Questions – List of Cricket World Cup Winners

Some of the sample questions related to the ICC cricket world cup winners list across the years are provided below for quick references to candidates. These questions are simply for the candidate’s reference so remember that you all should cover the updated details about the cricket world cup winners and runners along with these sample questions.

Q 1. Which team has won the maximum number of World Cup titles to date?
Q 2. Who led the Indian cricket team in the 1983 ICC World cup?
Q 3. Which is the only team to have won all the three formats of the 20, 50 & 60 overs World Cup?
Q 4. Who was declared the Man of the Series for the 2011 Men’s World Cup?
Q 5. Under whose captaincy, England won the ICC Men’s World Cup 2019?
Q 6. When and where is the next ICC Men’s T20 world cup scheduled to be organized?
Q 7. Which team did Australia defeat in the T20 Women’s World Cup finals 2020 to win the title for the fifth time?

Candidates who are going to apply for the Government exams 2021 need to kickstart their preparation by referring to our provided GK Topics, Indian History, Sports related articles like Cricket World Cup Winners List, and many others to score high marks in the exams. For better assistance, visit our site Ncertbooks.Guru and get the updated information, textbooks, study material, and tips for preparation.

FAQs on List of World Cup Winners & Runner-Up Since 1975

1. Which countries have won the cricket World Cup twice?

India & West Indies are the only two countries which have won the world cup 2 times each. In 1983 and 2011, India won the ICC World Cup whereas West Indies won the ICC World Cup Title in 1975 and 1979.

2. Who has won the T20 World Cup the most number of times?

The team West Indies won the T20 World Cup.

3. When was the T-20 World Cup introduced?

In 2007, the first t-20 world cup was started and the title was won by the Indian Cricket team.

Attorney General of India: Have you ever wonder who advises the government of India in legal matters? Do you know who appoints the Attorney General of India? and such questions are answered by our experts in this guide for you all. So, continue your read and find exact answers to your queries related to the AG of India. The current Attorney General of India is K.K. Venugopal and was reappointed by the president of India for a period of one year. Actually, the central government has extended the term of K.K. Venugopal as Attorney General (AG) for one year. Previously, he was elected as the 15th AG of India 2017.

There is no constant tenure to the Attorney General of India because such rule was not provided by the constitution of India. So, AGI holds office during the pleasure of the president. Also, there is no scheme specified in the constitution for the removal of Indian AG. This India GK Topic is very important for the candidates appearing for various competitive exams. Also, go through the Current, Static, World General Knowledge Topics from here and answer the questions that appeared under G. A Section in the govt exams, bank, or other competitive exams.

This Article Covers:

• Overview of Attorney General of India
• Who is the Attorney General of India?
• Appointment & Eligibility Qualifications of AG of India
• List of All Attorney General of India
• Attorney General (AG) of India Duties and Functions
• Important Points About Attorney General of India
• FAQs on AG of India 2021 UPSC

Overview of Indian Attorney General

Designation	Attorney General of India
Current AGI	K. K. Venugopal
Appointed By	By the President of India on the advice of Union Cabinet
Role	AGI works as the chief legal advisor to the government and s/he is the primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
1st Attorney General of India	Motilal C. Setalvad

Who is the Attorney General of India?

The Attorney General of India is the highest law officer of India as per the statement given by the Indian constitution under Article 76. He helps the union government in advising all legal matters and acts as a chief legal advisor to the GoI. Also, she/he represents the union government in the Indian supreme court as a primary lawyer. The Attorney General, similar to an Advocate General of a State, is not deemed to be a political nominee.

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Appointment & Eligibility Qualifications of AG of India

• AG is elected by the President on the recommendation of the government.
• S/he must be a person who is qualified to be elected as a judge of the Supreme Court
• Must be an Indian Citizen and hold five years of experience as a judge in some high courts or an advocate of the high court for ten years or a prominent attorney, in the opinion of the President.

List of All Attorney General of India from 1950 to Till date

Below is the list of all appointed AG’s of India from the beginning to till date. Students who are preparing for the competitive exams or law exams should remember this list thoroughly and answer all the complex questions asked related to the Attorney General of India.

S. No	Name	Tenure
1	M.C. Setalvad – First attorney general of India	28 January 1950 – 1 March 1963
2	C.K. Daftari	2 March 1963 – 30 October 1968
3	Niren de	1 November 1968 – 31 March 1977
4	S.V. Gupte	1 April 1977 – 8 August 1979
5	L.N. Sinha	9 August 1979 – 8 August 1983
6	K. Parasaran	9 August 1983 – 8 December 1989
7	Soli Sorabjee	9 December 1989 – 2 December 1990
8	J. Ramaswamy	3 December 1990 – November 23 1992
9	Milon K. Banerji	21 November 1992 – 8 July 1996
10	Ashok Desai	9 July 1996 – 6 April 1998
11	Soli Sorabjee	7 April 1998 – 4 June 2004
12	Milon K. Banerjee	5 June 2004 – 7 June 2009
13	Goolam Essaji Vahanvati	8 June 2009 – 11 June 2014
14	Mukul Rohatgi	12 June 2014 – 30 June 2017
15	K.K. Venugopal	30 June 2017 – Till date

Attorney General (AG) Duties and Functions

• To give advice to the Government of India (GoI) upon such legal concerns, which are related to her/him by the President.
• To conduct before-mentioned additional duties of a legal character that are allocated to her/him by the President.
• Attorney General should appear in the supreme court for all cases related to the government on its behalf.
• AG must also appear in the High Court if any case is related to the Government of India.
• Represents the GoI in any recommendation addressed by the President to the Supreme Court underneath Article 143 (Power of the President to consult the Supreme Court) of the Constitution.
• To fulfill the functions awarded on her/him by the Constitution or any other law.

Important Points About Attorney General of India

• The Attorney General (AG) of India is a part of the Union Executive. The highest law officer in our country is AG.
• Article 76 of the Constitution grants for the office of AG of India.
• Term of the Office: Not yet decided by the Constitution.
• Removal: Process and spots for the removal of AG are not declared in the Constitution. Elected AG of India handles office when the pleasure of the President (may be removed by the President at any moment).
• Rights and Limitations:
  • AG of India has the power to speak and to become part in the actions of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which s/he may be called a member but without a right to vote.
  • The elected Indian Attorney General enjoys all the rights and privileges that are available to a member of Parliament.
  • He/She does not come in the category of government assistants. She/he is not restricted from separate/private legal practice.
  • However, the Attorney General of India must not recommend or hold a bill against the GoI.
• Solicitor General of India and Additional Solicitor General of India support the AG in the accomplishment of certain official duties.
• Corresponding Office in the States: Advocate General (Article 165).

FAQs on Attorney General of India 2021 UPSC

1. Who is the present Attorney General of India 2021?

Shri K K Venugopal is the current AG of India 2021 who was pleased to re-appoint as AG for a period of one year.

2. Who holds the right to discharge the Attorney General of India?

The President of India holds the power to discharge the AG of India at any time.

3. Who is the first woman attorney general of India?

India’s first woman lawyer & first woman attorney general of India is Cornelia Sorabji.

4. What is Article 76?

Article 76 of the constitution states that he/she is the highest law officer of India. S/he acts as a legal advisor for the Indian government and plays the role of the primary lawyer representing the union government in the supreme court of India.