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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 110 of 200

Q110
Geography (incl. West Bengal)States, Borders & Political Divisions
Which state in India is known for its unique ‘Living Root Bridges’?
  1. a.Nagaland
  2. b.Mizoram
  3. c.Meghalaya
  4. d.Manipur

Answer: (C) Meghalaya

The Khasi and Jaintia people of Meghalaya grow living root bridges by training the aerial roots of rubber fig trees across streams, as at Nongriat's double-decker bridge. Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur are not known for them.