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UPSC 2001: Volcanic eruptions do not occur in the
(a)Baltic Sea
(b)Black Sea
(c)Caribbean Sea
(d)Caspian Sea
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea lies on the ancient, tectonically stable Baltic Shield with no active plate boundaries, so volcanic eruptions are absent there. The Caribbean Sea sits on the Caribbean Plate’s subduction margins, the Black Sea region is part of the Alpine-Himalayan belt, and volcano-related mud activity occurs around the Caspian—hence eruptions are possible in the other three. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-2001-solved-question-paper/))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2001 Geography question?▼
The correct answer is option (a): Baltic Sea. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Physical Geography & Geomorphology question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2001, GS Paper 1, as Question 93. It falls under Geography > Physical Geography & Geomorphology.
What is the difficulty level of this UPSC question?▼
This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
How many UPSC Prelims questions have been asked from Physical Geography & Geomorphology?▼
UPSC has asked 25 questions from Physical Geography & Geomorphology (under Geography) across multiple years. Visit the topic page to see the full list and year-wise trends.