GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which was declared as the first island district in India?
A
Barren
B
Krusadai
C
Andrott
D
Majuli
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2016 it became the first island to be made a district in India. It had an area of 880 square kilometres (340 sq mi) at the beginning of the 20th century, but having lost significantly to erosion it covers 880 square kilometres (340 sq mi) as at 2014. Majuli has shrunk as the river surrounding it has grown.

Detailed explanation-2: -Last Updated on: April 15, 2022. Set amidst the mighty and the mythical male river Brahmaputra, Majuli is known as the oldest and the largest inhabited riverine island of the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -The northeastern state of Assam in India is famous for Majuli, the largest river island in the world. The island of Majuli is positioned in the middle of river Brahmaputra and is the abode to the place of Vaishnavite culture in Majuli.

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