Which of the following protected areas in Assam is situated on an island in the Brahmaputra River and was designated as India's first river island district?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Majuli is the largest river island in the world situated within the Brahmaputra River in Assam, recognized for its unique wetland ecology, neo-Vaishnavite monasteries, and rich cultural heritage. Other locations like Orang and Garampani are mainland reserves situated on the northern bank and hill tracts respectively. The island faces severe environmental challenges due to bank erosion and annual flooding by the braided river system.