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In which of the following islands is India’s only active volcano found? 

In which of the following islands is India’s only active volcano found?  Correct Answer Barren Island

The Correct Answer is "Barren Island".

Important Points

  • Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea.
  • It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia and the only active volcano along a chain of volcanoes from Sumatra to Myanmar.
  • It is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and lies about 138 km (86 mi) northeast of the territory's capital, Port Blair.
  • The first recorded eruption of the volcano dates back to 1787.

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Additional Information

  • Divar Island :
    • The island of Divar or Divaade lies in the Mandovi river in the Indian state of Goa.
  • Neil Island :
    • Neil Island is one of India’s Andaman Islands, in the Bay of Bengal.
    • Bharatpur Beach has coral reefs teeming with tropical fish. Laxmanpur Beach is known for its sunset views.
  • Gatti Island :
    • Agatti Island is a 7.6 km long island, situated on a coral atoll called Agatti atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India.

Related Questions

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2. Dormant volcano : Vesuvius (Italy)
3. Extinct volcano : Fujiyama (Japan)
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Fact 3: Maui was formed by a volcano.

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I: Maui is surrounded by water.
II: All islands are formed by volcanoes.
III: All volcanoes are on islands.
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Fact 3: Maui was formed by a volcano.

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