Prelims 2015 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.69

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2015 • Q.69

Environment

In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in

2015 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.68 Q.70

Syllabus Connection

General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.5: Natural Vegetation

Geography • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Physical

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