Identify the world’s largest river line island formed by the Brahmaputra.

Correct option is B

Sol: The correct answer is (b) Majuli Island

The world's largest riverine island formed by the Brahmaputra is Majuli Island

Key Points:

• The Guinness Book of World Records has named Majuli as the world's largest river island.
• The beautiful river island is located on the River Brahmaputra in Assam.
• It is formed by the Brahmaputra River in the South, and Kherkutia Xuti, an anabranch of Brahmaputra, joined by the Subansiri River in the north.
• The island is populated by the Mising, Deori, and Sonowal Kachri tribes.
• It covers an area of approximately 880 square kilometers (though the size fluctuates due to flooding and erosion).
• ​It has also been included in the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
  

Information booster:

Notable riverine islands in India:

• Srirangam: Situated between the Kaveri and Kollidam rivers in Tamil Nadu, famous for the Ranganathaswamy Temple.

• Bhavani Island: In the Krishna River near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, known for its scenic beauty and tourist activities.

• Divar Island: Located in the Mandovi River in Goa, known for its picturesque landscapes and traditional Goan culture.

• Hope Island: Situated in the Godavari River delta in Andhra Pradesh, it acts as a natural barrier to the port of Kakinada.

• Umananda Island: Located in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati, Assam, home to the Umananda Temple.