Which of the following is the only active volcanic island in India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Barren Island.
- India's only confirmed active volcano is located in Barren Island, which lies about 135 km south of the territory's capital, Port Blair.
- This island, which lies on the seismically active tectonic plates in the Andaman Sea, can only be seen from afar while on a ship and no one is allowed to disembark.