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Which of the following islands of India has volcanic origin?

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

Answer options

  1. Barren
  2. Car Nicobar
  3. Little Nicobar
  4. North Andaman

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Barren

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Barren. Barren Island in the Andaman Sea is India’s only active volcanic island. It is part of the Andaman and Nicobar group and lies east of Port Blair. The volcano here erupted several times, with the latest confirmed activity in recent years. It is of volcanic origin and uninhabited.