Q. 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?

  • 1 only
  • 2 and 3
  • 3 only
  • 1 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 only

Notes:

  • Barren Island is located in the Andaman Sea, about 140 km from Port Blair.
  • Barren Island volcano is the only active volcano located in the Indian territory, Andaman Islands.
  • It is along a volcanic arc connecting Sumatra and Myanmar.
  • The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 2017.

Also Read: Islands of India: Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep