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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 109

The two volcanic islands in Indian territory are:

  1. Kavaratti and New Moore
  2. Bitra and Kavaratti
  3. Pamban and Barren
  4. Narcondam and Barren
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Answer: (D) Narcondam and Barren

Explanation

Barren Island has India's only active volcano; Narcondam is a dormant volcano, both in the Andamans.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: Kavaratti is a coral island; New Moore was a sediment island.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: both are Lakshadweep coral islands.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: Pamban is not volcanic.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: both are volcanic islands in the Andaman Sea.