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'Majuli' the river island, is located in which one of the following rivers?
Explanation
Majuli is a prominent river island located in the Brahmaputra River in the state of Assam, India [4]. It is formed due to the low gradient of the river, which leads to a highly braided channel with numerous islands and sandy shoals [2]. Majuli is bounded by the Lakhimpur District to the north and the Jorhat District to the south [2]. It is recognized as the largest river island in India and is often cited as the largest inhabited riverine island in the world [4]. The island is formed by the main Brahmaputra channel to the south and the Kherkutia Xuti (an anabranch of the Brahmaputra) to the north [5]. Due to heavy silt loads and the turbulent nature of the river during the rainy season, the region faces significant instability and annual inundation [5].
Sources
- [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > 4. The Brahmaputra Plain > p. 42
- [4] https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1870/
- [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > 3. The Brahmaputra River > p. 17
- [5] https://assam.gov.in/about-us/400