Question 4934
The world's largest riverine island is located in which of the following Indian states?
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam Key Points: Majuli is a river island located in Assam's Brahmaputra River. It was declared India's first island to be a district in 2016. Majuli has decreased as the nearby river has expanded. The Brahmaputra River and the Kherkutia Xuti, which are joined by the Subansiri River in the north, constitute the island. Majuli island is accessible by ferries from the city of Jorhat. It was created as a result of changes in the Brahmaputra River's and its tributaries' courses, particularly the Lohit. Majuli is the abode of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture. Since 2004, Majuli has been on the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage Site Nomination. Additional Information Kosi: It is a transboundary river which flows through China, Nepal and India. Sutlej: It is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan. Ganga: It is a transboundary river of Asia which flows through India and Bangladesh.
