Correct option is D
The Correct Answer is: (d) Barren Island
Explanation:
Barren Island, located in the Andaman Sea, is home to India's only active volcano. It is situated approximately 135 km northeast of Port Blair
in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Information Booster:
• The volcano is part of the volcanic arc associated with the Indian and Burmese tectonic plate boundary.
• Geological activity is monitored by the Indian Geological Survey and the National Institute of Oceanography
• The island is uninhabited and has a crater lake filled with lava
Additional Information:
- Madagascar – It is the fourth largest island in the world, located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa, known for its unique biodiversity.
- Maldives Islands – The lowest-lying country in the world, the Maldives is a coral island nation in the Indian Ocean, famous for its atolls and marine biodiversity.
- Malta – Malta is a southern European island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its historical sites and strategic naval importance.
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