UPSC 2018: Consider the following statements : i. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory. 2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar. 3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

The correct answer is option (a): 1 only. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper 1, as Question 85. It falls under Geography > Indian Physical Geography.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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