Question

______ is the only active volcano in India.
1. Long Island
2. Rangat Island
3. Barren Island
4. Neil Island

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Barren Island

The correct answer is Barren Island.

• Barren Island is the only active volcano in India located in Andaman and Nicobar island.
  • It is located in North and Middle Andaman.
  • The first eruption of the volcano took place in 1787 since then the volcano has erupted more than 10 times.
  • The recent eruptions were in 2017.
• Andaman and Nicobar island (Union Territory)
  • Capital: Port Blair.
  • Governor: D. K. Joshi. (February 2021)
• The number of islands: 572 islands out of which only 37 islands are permanently inhabited.
• Folk dance: Nicobari dance.
• Famous festival: Pig festival.
• Division Channel: 10-degree channel divides Andaman and Nicobar Island.
• Long Island is located in New York state.
• Neil island is located in the Andaman and Nicobar island famous for sunset views, coral reefs, etc.
  • The other name of Neil island is Sir Hugh Rose island.