Question: In which of the following state, the world’s longest sandstone cave ‘Krem Puri’ was discovered in 2016, whose actual measurement of length was done in February-March 2018?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Nagaland
(d) Assam
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- The world’s longest sandstone cave ‘Krem Puri’ was discovered in Meghalaya.
- This cave is situated near the village of Laitsohum in Mawsynram region of eastern Khasi hill district.
- The Krem Puri cave was discovered in the year 2016.
- Krem means ‘cave’ in Khasi language.
- During the expeditions in February-March 2018, the actual length of this cave was measured by the Meghalaya Adventurers Association (MAA), 24, 583 meters.
- The cave is located 6,000 meters longer than the existing sandstone cave ‘Cueva Del Sama ‘ (length 18,200 meters) listed in the world, in Venezuela.
- Dinosaur fossils have been found in this cave system.
- Mainly found a huge reptile ‘Mosasaurus’. They lived here 66-76 million years ago.
- It is India’s second longest cave in the general category.
- In India’s longest cave of ‘Krem LiatPrah-Umim–Labit‘ limestone cave system (slightly more than 31 km long) in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya.
Reference:
https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/worlds-longest-sandstone-save-discovered-in-meghalaya-html-1197603-2018-03-25
https://aajtak.intoday.in/gallery/education-world-s-longest-sandstone-cave-found-in-meghalaya-dinosaur-fossils-in-the-longest-sandstone-cave-tedu-2-20225.html
http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/did-you-know-this-indian-state-is-home-to-worlds-longest-sandstone-cave/1104917/
https://thenortheasttoday.com/krem-puri-in-meghalaya-longest-sandstone-cave-in-india-explored/