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Which of the following islands of India is famously known as 'White Island' or houses the country's only active volcano on Barren Island?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands✓ Correct Answer
B. Lakshadweep Islands
C. New Moore Island
D. Pamban Island
💡 Solution & Explanation
Barren Island houses South Asia's only confirmed active volcano and is situated within the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. The islands comprise a diverse ecosystem and distinct geographic features separate from the coral formations of Lakshadweep. Volcanic activity in this region is associated with the subduction zone of the Indian and Burmese tectonic plates. Geography segments frequently evaluate knowledge of India's unique geological landforms.
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