UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 10
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
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: The Khasi and Jaintia communities of Meghalaya guide living Ficus tree roots across streams; the roots thicken into durable bridges over many years.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - Meghalaya is famous for living root bridges in its high-rainfall hill regions.
B: Incorrect - Himachal Pradesh is not the traditional location of these bridges.
C: Incorrect - Jharkhand is not known for this Khasi-style living-root bridge tradition.
D: Incorrect - Tamil Nadu is not the location described.