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Majuli Island
Brahmaputra River, Assam, India
Why in news
Jun 2026
Sediment studies around it reconstructed the Brahmaputra's 3,200-year climate history, yielding an unusually dense record of past floods and droughts.
Key facts
- Sediment studies here reconstructed the Brahmaputra's 3,200-year climate history.
- Majuli in Assam is among the world's largest river islands.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location and which country administers it.
Mains
Mains (GS-2/GS-3): maritime security and island development.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Majuli Island in the news?
Jun 2026: Sediment studies around it reconstructed the Brahmaputra's 3,200-year climate history, yielding an unusually dense record of past floods and droughts.
Why is Majuli Island important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location and which country administers it. Mains (GS-2/GS-3): maritime security and island development.
Last updated: 2026-10-09