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is the only active volcano in India situated in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Barren island
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Saddle Peak
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Indira Point
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The correct option is A Barren island
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in the Indian subcontinent and the only active volcano along a chain of volcanoes from Sumatra to Myanmar. It is a part of the Indian Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and lies about 138 km (86 mi) northeast of the territory's capital, Port Blair.

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