Q85.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory. 2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar. 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?
Answer
A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Barren Island is India's only active volcano in Indian territory (Andaman and Nicobar Islands). Statement 2 is not correct: Barren Island is located 140 km to the east of PORT BLAIR (not Great Nicobar). Statement 3 is not correct: The Barren Island volcano has shown intermittent activity SINCE 1991, including eruptions in 1995, 2005 and 2017.