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The only active volcano of India is located in _________.

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Lakshadweep Island.
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Malabar coast.
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Konkan coast.
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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.

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