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Consider the following statements:
- The Barren Island Volcano is a dormant volcano located in Indian Territory.
- Barren Island lies around 140 km east of Port Blair.
- The last time Barren Island erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 and 2 only
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B |
2 and 3 only
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C |
1, 2 and 3
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D |
2 only
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Your Ans is
Right ans is D
Your Answer Is Correct
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Explanation :
- Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea, dominated by Barren Volcano, the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- Barren Island lies around 140 km east of Port Blair.
- The first recorded eruption of the volcano dates back to 1787. Since then, the volcano has erupted more than ten times, with the most recent one being in 2017. Hence, statement 3 is also incorrect.
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