Question

Meghalaya’ is the name given to the region corresponding to__________.
A.Lushai Hill Region
B.Garo-Khasi Hill Region
C.Nefa Region
D.Nagaland

Answer 1

Hint:Most of the inhabitants are Tibeto-Burman (Garos) or Mon-Khmer (Khasis) in origin. The Khasis are the only people in India, who speak the Mon-Khmer language.

Complete answer:
Meghalaya is one of the states of which is located in the north-eastern of India. Meghalaya is surrounded by Assam in the north and north-eastern part and in south and south-western part surrounded by Bangladesh. Shillong is the state capital of Meghalaya, Which is also a hill town. Shillong is located in the east-central part of Meghalaya.

Meghalaya is also called ‘land of clouds’. Meghalaya is an upland area detached by the Deccan Plateau. Cherrapunji is one of the wettest places of the world, which is found in Meghalaya. Cherrapunji gets an average annual rainfall of about 450 inches.
Meghalaya was previously a part of Assam. But, on 21 January 1972, Meghalaya became a state. Meghalaya is situated in the corresponding region of Garo-Khasi Hill Region. The Garo hills are the part of Garo-Khasi range of Meghalaya in India. This region is mostly inhabited by tribal dwellers. Majority of tribal dwellers are Garo people.

Meghalaya is mostly covered by lush green forests. It is also called a sub-tropical region. This region has plentiful trees of pines, Sal and bamboo. Because of the rich forests, the area is rich with a large variety of animals like tigers, leopards, deer, wild pigs, wolves, monkeys, apes, etc. Many species of birds can also be found here like, mynas, peacock, partridges, pigeons, hornbills, etc.
Most of the inhabitants are Tibeto-Burman (Garos) or Mon-Khmer (Khasis) in origin. The Khasis are the only people in India, who speak the Mon-Khmer language.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note:Meghalaya is the region situated in north-eastern part of India. It is situated corresponding to Garo-Khasi Hill Region. Meghalaya became a state in 1972. This region is covered by lush green forests and a very rich habitat of different types of animals and birds.