In which of the following rivers is the ‘Majuli River Island’ situated?
2021
In which of the following rivers is the ‘Majuli River Island’ situated?
Answer: B. Brahmaputra — ConceptA river island is a landform enclosed by channels within a river system. To locate one, identify its region and match that region with the river system…
- A.
Krishna
- B.
Brahmaputra
- C.
Godavari
- D.
Indus
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Correct answer: B
Concept
A river island is a landform enclosed by channels within a river system. To locate one, identify its region and match that region with the river system that contains it.
Application
Majuli is in Assam and lies within the channel system of the Brahmaputra. The Brahmaputra carries a heavy sediment load and has shifting braided channels that create and reshape river islands.
Contrast
Krishna: a peninsular river draining toward the Bay of Bengal.
Godavari: a peninsular river system of central and southern India.
Indus: a river system flowing mainly through Ladakh and Pakistan toward the Arabian Sea.
Cross-check and result
Authoritative references on Majuli identify it as an island in the Brahmaputra River in Assam. Therefore, Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River.
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