Geography Indian Geography

Q. An active volcano was reported at ________ India in 1991.

A
Rameshwaram Island, Tamil Nadu
B
Barren Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C
Aliabet Island, Gujarat
D
Mumbai Island, Maharashtra

Correct Answer

Barren Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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