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Barren Island, India's only active volcano, is located in which sea?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Arabian Sea
  2. Laccadive Sea
  3. Andaman Sea
  4. South China Sea

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Andaman Sea

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Andaman Sea šŸ“š Explanation: Barren Island is situated in the Andaman Sea and is the only confirmed active volcano in the Indian subcontinent. It is part of the volcanic arc that stretches from Sumatra up to Myanmar. The volcano has recorded several eruptions, with significant activity noted as recently as the 21st century.