Why is Shillong is called as "The Scotland Of The East"

Question

Due to its criss-crossing canals, which Kerala town is also called 'The Venice of the East' ?
(A) Idukki
(B) Palakkad
(C) Alappuzha
(D) Ernakulam

Answer 1

Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with population of 143,007 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the "Scotland of the East".