In which one of the following Islands of India is an active volcano found?

Car Nicobar Island

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Nancowry lsland

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Barren Island

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Maya Bunder Island

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Solution

The correct option is C Barren Island
Barren Island, one of the most easterly of the Andaman Islands, is the only confirmed active volcano in India. The island along with the rest of the Andamans is the the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and lies some 135 kms northeast of the territory's capital, Port Blair.

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14. Consider the following statements,

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