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Which of the following islands is an active volcanic landform situated in the Andaman and Nicobar chain of India?
A. Narcondam Island
B. Barren Island✓ Correct Answer
C. Ross Island
D. Car Nicobar
💡 Solution & Explanation
Barren Island is the only confirmed active volcano in the Indian subcontinent, located in the Andaman Sea within the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. Narcondam Island is categorized as a dormant volcano within the same island arc.
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