Question

UPSC Prelims 2018 Question:

Consider the following statements

The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in 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?

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3
3. 3 only
4. 1 and 3

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: 1 only

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

The only active volcano in India is the Barren Island volcano. It is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It lies about 140 kms to the east of Port Blair (South Andaman). So, statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is not correct.
The volcano was in a dormant state for more than 150 years. A major eruption took place in 1991. Since then, it has also erupted in 1995, 2005 and 2017. So, statement 3 is not correct.

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: Geography | Physiological Divisions

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