WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which is the largest river island in the world, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Sagar Island
  2. Majuli
  3. Munroe Island
  4. Pamban Island

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Majuli

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Majuli šŸ“š Explanation: Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam, and was the first island to be made a district in India. It is a center of Assamese Neo-Vaishnavite culture and is famous for its numerous 'Sattras' (monasteries). Due to continuous soil erosion by the river, the total area of the island has been shrinking significantly over the decades.