Question 1443

The state that was created in Assam from the tribal regions of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo hills is

Answer

Meghalaya

Why?

The correct answer is Meghalaya. Key Points Meghalaya means "abode of clouds". It is a state in northeast India. It was created in Assam from the tribal regions of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo hills. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972. The state is bound by Bangladeshi divisions of Mymensingh and Sylhet in the south, to the west by Banglaseshi division of Rangpur, to the north and east by the state of Assam. Meghalaya covers an area of 22,430 square kilometres. The state is the wettest region in India. Thus, we can say that the state that was created in Assam from the tribal regions of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo hills is Meghalaya.