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Which of the following islands of India is famous for active mud volcanoes?

A. Barren Island
B. Narcondam Island
C. Baratang Island✓ Correct Answer
D. Minicoy Island

💡 Solution & Explanation

Baratang Island, located within the Great Andaman archipelago, is globally renowned for hosting the only known active mud volcanoes in the Indian territory. Other Andaman locations like Barren Island feature India's sole active tectonic volcano rather than mud-spewing geological formations. These mud eruptions are driven by underground pressurized natural gases and petroleum deposits.

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