Which state is Majuli island situated in?

The correct answer is Assam . Key Points Majuli is a massive fluvial landform located in the midstream of the Brahmaputra River within the state of Assam . It is officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island , a title it earned in September 2016 by surpassing Marajo in Brazil. In the same year, Majuli was declared a separate administrative district by the Government of Assam , making it the first island district in the history of India. The island is the cultural capital of Assamese civilization and serves as the epicenter of the Neo-Vaishnavite movement, which was pioneered by the saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardeva in the 15th and 16th centuries . Geographically, it is bounded by the main course of the Brahmaputra to the south and the Kherkutia Xuti (an anabranch) to the north, which is joined by the Subansiri River . Additional Information Geographical and Cultural Context : Erosion : The island originally spanned over 1,250 square kilometers at the beginning of the 20th century , but due to severe bank erosion, its area has shrunk to approximately 352 to 400 square kilometers . Sattras : The island is home to several Sattras (monastic institutions), such as Auniati , Dakshinpat , and Kamalabari , which preserve the Sattriya dance form, one of India's classical dances . Biodiversity : Majuli is a part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot and attracts numerous migratory birds during the winter season. Agriculture : The local economy is primarily agrarian, famous for Komol Saul (a type of rice eaten without cooking) and traditional handloom weaving .