State PCS PYQPrelims 2025

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 106

Which is the largest river island in the world?

  1. Srirangam Island
  2. Majuli Island
  3. Bhavani Island
  4. Agatti Island
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Answer: (B) Majuli Island

Explanation

Majuli, in the Brahmaputra, was certified by Guinness as the world's largest river island (2016).

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: a Kaveri river island, much smaller.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: Majuli in the Brahmaputra (Assam) is recognised as the largest river island.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: a Krishna river island, much smaller.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: Agatti is a Lakshadweep coral island, not a river island.