2015 · GeographyPrevious Year Question
Q69.
In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in
A. Meghalaya
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Jharkhand
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer

A

Explanation

Roots of the rubber tree are used as pavements for these natural bridges in the rain forests of Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. The districts in Meghalaya have various tribal communities like East Jaitia Hills district and so on. The roots of this rubber tree are made to grow horizontally through the nut trunks across the fast moving streams.