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Which of the following islands is known for having the only active volcano in India?

AMadagaskar

BMaldives Islands

CMalta

DBarren Island

Answer:

D. Barren Island

Read Explanation:

The island known for having the only active volcano in India is Barren Island (Andaman Islands). Barren Island is an uninhabited island in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in the Indian subcontinent, and the only active volcano along a chain of volcanoes from Sumatra to Myanmar.

Related Questions:

Which geological feature primarily distinguishes the origin of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from the Lakshadweep Islands?

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are primarily of coral origin.

  2. The Lakshadweep Islands are primarily of volcanic origin.

  3. Barren Island is an active volcanic island in the Bay of Bengal.

ലക്ഷദ്വീപിലെ ജനങ്ങൾ സംസാരിക്കുന്ന ഭാഷ?
ആൻഡമാൻ & നിക്കോബാർ ദ്വീപുകൾ ഏതു സമുദ്രത്തിൽ ആണ് സ്ഥിതി ചെയുന്നത് ?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Minicoy is the smallest island in the Lakshadweep group.

  2. The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

  3. The primary occupation in Lakshadweep is agriculture.