Question

Barren island, the only active volcano of India is located in the ______.

Options

• The Himalayas

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands

• Lakshadweep Islands

• Deccan Trap

Answer 1

Barren island, the only active volcano of India is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Explanation:

Barren Island is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is the only active volcano in India. It had an eruption in 1991 after being dormant for many years, highlighting its volcanic activity in this region. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in the Bay of Bengal, part of the tectonically active zone where volcanic activity occurs.