Mizoram to become a Bamboo state
Q. Which north-eastern state is designated to become a Bamboo state?- Published on 25 Nov 15a. Nagaland
b. Mizoram
c. Tripura
d. Manipur
ANSWER: Mizoram
- 28% of area and 66% of growing stock of bamboo in NE region
- 20% of area and 12% of growing stock in MP & Chattisgarh
- India is the second richest country in bamboo genetic resources after China.
- Bamboos are aptly called the poor man’s timber and are found in great abundance.