Which of the following is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world?

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1. Definition: A riverine island is an island formed within a river channel and inhabited by people.

2. Identification: Majuli, on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, is widely recognized as the largest inhabited riverine island in the world.

3. Elimination of other choices:
   - Peacock: likely refers to the small Peacock (Umananda) island in the Brahmaputra, which is tiny compared to Majuli.
   - Bhavani: Bhavani Island (in the Krishna River near Vijayawada) is much smaller.
   - Lakshadweep: an archipelago in the Arabian Sea, not a riverine island.

4. Conclusion: Among the options given, Majuli is the largest inhabited riverine island.

FINAL_ANSWER: b

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