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Majuli is the largest river island in the world, formed by sedimentation in _______ river basins.
1. Tungabhadra
2. Mahanadi
3. Brahmaputra
4. Indus

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Brahmaputra

The correct answer is Brahmaputra.

  • The Brahmaputra is one of the major rivers in the Himalayan river system.
  • The Brahmaputra originates from the Chemayundung glacier near Manasarover lake in Tibet.
  • Majuli is the largest river island in the world, formed by sedimentation in Brahmaputra river basins.
    • Majuli is the first island to be made a district in India.
    • Majuli island is located in Assam.
    • Majuli declared as the island district on 27th June 2016.
    • Majuli District is the largest river island in the world.
  • In Arunachal Pradesh, Brahmaputra is known by the name Dihang.
  • Most of its course lies outside India.
  • In Bangladesh, Brahmaputra is known by the name Jamuna.
  • The Yarlung Tsangpo is the Tibetan name for the upper course of Brahmaputra.
  • It flows through countries such as India, China, and Bangladesh.
  • The major tributaries of the Brahmaputra river are Tista, Lohit, Subansiri, etc.

 

  • The Indus is one of the most important drainage systems in the Indian subcontinent.
    • The Indus River flows through China, India, and Pakistan.
    • Indus is the only west-flowing Himalayan river.
  • The Mahanadi river originates from the Maikala range in Chattisgarh.
    • The Mahanadi river is known as the sorrow of Odisha.
  • The Tungabhadra River is a tributary of the Krishna river.
    • It is formed by the confluence of the Tunga River and the Bhadra River.
    • The Tungabhadra was known by the name "Pampa" during the epic period.

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