Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Morigaon
Explanation:
• The Barak Valley region is located in the southern part of the Indian state of Assam.
• It is named after the Barak River, which is a major geographical feature of the area.
• The region primarily consists of three administrative districts: Cachar, Hailakandi, and Karimganj.
• The local population is predominantly Bengali-speaking.
• The region is known for its distinct cultural identity and history.
Information Booster:
• The Barak Valley is geographically isolated from the main Brahmaputra Valley by the hills of Meghalaya and Nagaland.
• The region has significant tea plantations and is economically important to Assam.
• Silchar is the largest town in the Barak Valley and serves as a significant commercial and administrative hub.
• Sribhumi is the proposed/newly renamed name for the Karimganj district.
• The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, is the key legislation governing road transport in India, setting age limits and other rules.
Additional Knowledge:
Shribhumi (Option a)
• Shribhumi is the proposed or sometimes used alternative name for the Karimganj district.
• Karimganj is one of the three core districts that geographically and culturally form the Barak Valley.
Hailakandi (Option b)
• Hailakandi is one of the three foundational districts of the Barak Valley.
• It is bordered by Mizoram and is known for its agricultural base.
Cachar (Option c)
• Cachar is the most populous and central district of the Barak Valley.
• Its district headquarters is Silchar, a major city in South Assam.
• Cachar is historically significant as the center of the former Cachar Kingdom.
