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On which river is India's smallest river island Umananda situated?

ABrahmaputra River

BSaraswati River

CGanga River

DYamuna River

Answer:

A. Brahmaputra River

Read Explanation:

  • India's smallest river island, Umananda, also known as Peacock Island, is situated in the middle of the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati, Assam.

  • The island is famous for the Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is a popular pilgrimage and tourist site.

  • The British named it Peacock Island due to its shape, which they thought resembled a peacock's splayed feathers.

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