Multiple choice general knowledge

The word "Meghalaya" literally means _______in Sanskrit.

  1. The land of houses

  2. The land of ice

  3. The pool of water

  4. The Abode of Clouds

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Meghalaya literally means The Abode of Clouds in Sanskrit - Megha (cloud) + Alaya (abode). This name was chosen due to the states high cloud cover and heavy rainfall, particularly at Cherrapunji and Mawsynram. Options A, B, and C are incorrect translations not related to the states etymology.