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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q45

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Majuli, the largest river island in the world is located in ________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Assam.    

What is Majuli island?
  • Mājuli or Majoli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam and in 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. 
  • Majuli is currently listed as the world's largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records.
  • It is also the first island in India to be declared as district. 
  • Mājuli Island is accessible by ferries from the city of Jorhat.    

Assam Capital:- 

Dispur