Question

Which of the following locations is associated with an active volcanic island in India?

• A. Lakshadweep
• B. Gulf of Mannar
• C. Barren Island
• D. Sriharikota

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Barren Island

• The Barren Island in the Andaman has an active volcano.

• In the Bay of Bengal, there are two volcanic islands (Barren and Narcondam) situated within east of the Andaman Islands.

• The Andaman Islands have been formed by the extension of the mountain chain of Arakan Yoma.

• The main rocks of these islands are sandstone, limestone and shale.