The only active volcano of India is located in _________.
A
Lakshadweep Island.
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B
Malabar coast.
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C
Konkan coast.
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D
Andaman and Nicobar.
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Solution
The correct option is D Andaman and Nicobar.
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia.
Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the IndianUnion Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and liesabout 138 km (86 mi) northeast of the territory's capital, Port Blair.
Barren Island houses the only active volcano in India.