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

The correct option is B Garo-Khasi Hill Region

'Meghalaya' is the name given to the region corresponding to Garo-Khasi Hill Region.

Meghalaya was previously part of Assam, but on 21 January 1972, the districts of Khasi, Garo and Jaintia hills became the new state of Meghalaya.

The Garo Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya, India. They are inhabited mainly by tribal dwellers, the majority of whom are Garo people. It is one of the wettest places in the world. The range is part of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion.