In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of the living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As time passes these bridges become stronger. These unique ‘Living Root Bridges’ are found in -

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In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of the living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As time passes these bridges become stronger. These unique &lsquo;Living Root Bridges&rsquo; are found in -

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Meghalaya

Explanation: Living Root Bridges are found in Meghalaya, created by the Khasi and Jaintia tribes who train the aerial roots of Ficus elastica (Indian rubber tree) to form bridges across streams.These bridges grow stronger over time, taking 10-15 years to become fully functional, and are found mainly in the Cherrapunji and Mawsynram regions of Meghalaya.

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