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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in Indian territory.
  2. 2.Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.
  3. 3.The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.3 only
  4. D.1 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1 only

Barren Island is indeed an active volcano and is part of India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is situated in the Andaman Sea, approximately 140 km northeast of Port Blair and a significant distance east of Great Nicobar. The volcano had a notable eruption in 1991, and further activity has been observed in subsequent years, including recent eruptions, making the statement about its inactivity since 1991 incorrect.

Source: UPSC gs1 2018

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