Question

In which of the following islands is India’s only active volcano found? 
1. Divar Island 
2. Neil Island 
3. Barren Island
4. Agatti Island

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Barren Island

The Correct Answer is "Barren Island".

• Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea.
• It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia 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.
• The first recorded eruption of the volcano dates back to 1787.

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• Divar Island :
  • The island of Divar or Divaade lies in the Mandovi river in the Indian state of Goa.
• Neil Island :
  • Neil Island is one of India’s Andaman Islands, in the Bay of Bengal.
  • Bharatpur Beach has coral reefs teeming with tropical fish. Laxmanpur Beach is known for its sunset views.
• Gatti Island :
  • Agatti Island is a 7.6 km long island, situated on a coral atoll called Agatti atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India.