CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Meghalaya is known for its dense forests and living root bridges that are believed to be built by the tribes of Khasi (a tribe living in the eastern parts of Meghalaya).

Detailed explanation-2: -Living Root Bridges: Location Living Root Bridges are found in West Jaintia Hills district, East Khasi Hills district, and a few other areas of Meghalaya that are among the places in India that deserve more travelers. However, the best root bridges are concentrated in Cherrapunji and Shillong.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are approximately 100 or so known living root bridges across different villages. Some of the most popular of these living root bridges are in Nongriat, Cherrapunji, Nongbareh and other nearby locations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Location: Double decker living root bridge located in Cherrapunji in Meghalaya village Nongriat.

Detailed explanation-5: -A single Ficus elastica tree forms the backbone of a double-decker bridge near the village of Nongriat in the Indian state of Meghalaya.