Consider the following statements:
- The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory.
- Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.
- 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?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2018 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Barren Island, the only active volcano located in Indian territory, is situated in the Andaman Sea about 140 km from Port Blair. The volcano is positioned along a volcanic arc that connects Sumatra and Myanmar. The Barren Island volcano had its most recent eruption in 2017.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
